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You Shu felt uncomfortable being stared at by his master’s fiery eyes. In order to hide his slightly hot cheeks, he took the omelet and ate it with his head down, then pretended to walk forward casually. The Ninth Prince held him in his arms with one hand, and blocked the crowd with the other, and whispered, “Give me a bite too.” He even threw away the title of “the king”.

You Shu didn’t dare to look at him, he just raised his hand and moved the omelet towards him. The two of them ate slowly with one bite at a time, one’s back pressed against the other’s chest, and they walked slowly on the street step by step. When they saw something fun, they stopped and looked, whispering to each other in a very intimate manner.

Xue Wangjing and the others became numb after being shocked, and just followed behind to pay for the stuff.  His Highness the Ninth Prince would buy anything that the young man would take a second look at, but he never brought any money with him, so he had to borrow it from others. Seeing the banknotes secretly handed over by others, he will give you a smile for the first time, that is, the eunuch who took out the copper coins first, has now replaced the blind senior and become the confidant of His Highness, the Ninth Prince.

In the Xia Qi Dynasty, everyone knew that if they wanted to please His Highness the Ninth Prince, it was necessary for the rain and wind to prevail, but this understanding can be changed today, and it can be changed to please the young man. As long as the young man reveals a little dimple, his Highness’s eyes will lit up with joy. The brilliance was so dazzling that Xue Wangjing’s teeth were sore from the sight.

Passing through the Flower and Bird Square, a wine shop appeared in front. Many people were gathered and swaying under the effect of wine, watching a show.

Because the master was busy fighting for the throne, You Shu rarely went out with him in his previous life. Even when he went to the street, he couldn’t see such a bustling scene. Most of the time, he went straight to the pastry shop, bought something and left. Hearing the sound of the little monkey beating the gongs and drums, he couldn’t help running over there, but suddenly his master grabbed his shoulders and pulled him back forcefully.

The master’s strength is extremely strong, as if he wants to crush his own bones.  You Shu frowned and looked back with a puzzled expression.

The Ninth Prince held him in his arms forcefully, and said in a deep voice, “There are many people on the street, don’t run around.” Don’t run to places where I can’t see you.

No one knows, when the young man turned his back and walked in the opposite direction, leaving only a figure of his back flickering in the sea of people, his heart was filled with intense panic and despair. If he hadn’t restrained himself in time, he would have untied his belt and tied the boy tightly.

“Don’t run around, I won’t be able to find you!” He reiterated again, his voice rough.  He thought he was fearless and invincible, but he didn’t realize until he met the young man that the phrase “I can’t find you” was actually his deepest nightmare filled with an insurmountable fear.

You Shu was baffled by his cautious attitude, but still nodded obediently, and gently tugged at the hem of his clothes, motioning him to squeeze in and have a look. The boy’s actions full of attachment instantly calmed the Ninth Prince’s panicked heart, his pale complexion gradually improved, and only then did he push away the crowd and squeeze in.

A strong man was lying on the ground with a bluestone slab on his back, and a thin boy swung a big hammer and smashed it violently. The onlookers covered their mouths and screamed, or clapped their hands and applauded. The scene was very lively.

Naturally, this little trick couldn’t attract You Shu. Everyone else was looking at the boulder on his chest, but he was the only one who couldn’t stop staring at the little monkey in the red vest. The little monkey was very clever, and when he heard the sound of applause, he walked over with a gong in his hand and asked the audience for copper coins.

You Shu took the initiative to dig out the Ninth Prince’s purse, never realizing that Xue Wangjing and others were looking at him with more and more admiration. But the Ninth Prince not only didn’t think that he was being disobedient, he actually laughed a few times, and then took off the jade pendant that showed his identity, and tied it around the young man’s waist.

“Wear it every day, don’t lose it, or I’ll punish you.” He whispered in the young man’s ear, with obvious pampering in his eyes.

This is the first gift the master gave to himself after his reincarnation, and it might also be the last, so how could You Shu not cherish it? He threw the broken silver he took out into the gong, picked up the jade pendant again, and fondled it again and again. The Ninth Prince thought for a while, then took off the jade pendant around his waist and tied it around his waist.

Zhao Yusong felt even more anxious when he saw this scene. If he thought that the two just hit it off before, then now, even a fool can see clearly that His Highness Ninth Prince has clearly fallen in love with You Shu. The love in his eyes is hotter than a raging fire, it seems to be able to burn everything.

No, the tokens of love have been exchanged, and if there is no way to stop it, the big house and his family would have to rely on You Shu to be favored, won’t they ride on the head of the second house and make a fool of themselves. If other princes fell in love with a man, they might restrain themselves and try to hide it, but if it was the Ninth Prince, he would never let his sweetheart suffer any grievances. His character has always been like this-love is on his knees, evil is on the abyss, in a moment of thought, he can lift people up to the sky, and he can also trample them under his feet.

With the previous slap, the Ninth Prince had already clearly expressed his dissatisfaction with him. If he said a few more slanderous words towards You Shu, would he still have a foothold in Shangjing?  Would the Zhao family still have a second bedroom? The more Zhao Yusong thought about it, the more anxious and resentful he became. After hesitating for a long time, he said cautiously, “Your Highness, after walking around for so long, my Fifth Brother must be hungry. Why don’t you find a place to eat something?”

The Ninth Prince naturally didn’t dare to neglect the important matter of You Shu being hungry. He glanced into his arms, and saw that the young man had stretched out his tongue to lick his lips, and rubbed his stomach lightly, looking very hungry.

“Then find a place to eat.” He pushed away the crowd on the left and right, took the boy out, saw the candied haws that the guard was holding in his hand, took it quickly, and handed it to the boy’s lips to eat.

“Let’s go to Wangchuan Tower.” Zhao Yusong suggested softly.

Wangchuan Tower is the most famous restaurant in Shangjing, and it is also a gathering place for literati and scholars, everyday, meetings between scholars are held there. And the private room on the top floor of the restaurant is also the favorite place of the Ninth Prince. He often sat there for a whole day, looking at the tall and majestic city gate not far away, as if he was waiting for someone, but also seemed to be lost in thought.

Wangchuan, Wangchuan tower. According to legend, this restaurant was established as early as the Ming Dynasty, and it is also the place which haunted Emperor Zongsheng throughout his life.  He always stood with his hands behind his back in the private room reserved for the Ninth Prince, and looked out the window towards the city gate until the early morning of the next day, and even delayed several court meetings. This is a rare flaw he had in his ruling career, and it is always to wait for the boy who left him.

If it was the former Ninth Prince, he would readily agree. He didn’t know why he always wanted to go to Wangchuan Tower to wait and have a look, but now, he understood that the person he wanted to wait for and see had come back to him.  He didn’t know why he used the word “back”, but the sense of joy that “life is finally complete” was enough to offset all the unusual and unreasonable things.

His main consideration now is not where he himself likes to go, but where the food would be most suitable for the boy.  Wangchuan tower is more than elegant, but it seems that there are no unique signature dishes there.

The Ninth Prince looked at Xue Wangjing hesitantly, “Which restaurant in Shangjing has the most delicious food?”

Don’t you even want to go to Wangchuan Tower? Xue Wangjing was surprised in his heart, but he didn’t show it on his face. He was about to introduce some good restaurants, but worried that he might not be able to please the young man, so he asked cautiously, “What kind of flavor does Young Master Zhao like? Heavy or light?”

As soon as the voice fell, the Ninth Prince snorted coldly, as if very dissatisfied. Xue Wangjing immediately broke out in a cold sweat, and secretly scolded himself for being stupid. How could such flattering words come out of his own mouth? He should tell His Highness quietly first, and then His Highness will ask the young man, only then His Highness can show his thoughtfulness and good intentions to the young man.

However, it’s too late to regret now, You Shu frowned and thought about it, and said, “I like all flavors. But the food in Lin’an Prefecture is light, and now I want to eat something strong.”

“Then let’s go to Wangchuan Tower. The shopkeeper has just hired a new cook who specializes in Shuzhou cuisine.” Xue Wangjing proposed against the cold gaze of the Ninth Prince.

“Then why are we still here?” Seeing that You Shu was about to squeeze his dimples at his companion, the Ninth Prince pulled him into his arms and strode forward. Xue Wangjing and the others hurriedly followed.

Only then did Zhao Yusong’s gloomy expression ease slightly. Although His Highness, the Ninth Prince likes to wield swords and guns, he is also full of knowledge and talent. If there is a literary meeting held in Wangchuan Tower, he must take a look at it, or even participate in it himself. And You Shu is an ignorant dandy, at the age of sixteen, he still has not passed the entrance examination of Tongsheng. At that time, You Shu will make a fool of himself, so that His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince will know what kind of idiot he fell in love with.

His Highness, the Ninth Prince hates the mediocre and incompetent people the most in his life, no matter how the thunder of the sky stir the earth’s fire, he should be a little bit cold-hearted now, right? In this way, he will slowly plan and make His Highness completely dislike You Shu.  Zhao Yusong thought for a while, and finally calmed down his anxiety, and sent his servant to Duobao Pavilion immediately to see if the calligraphy and painting he was looking for had arrived or not 

A group of people entered the Wangchuan tower and were taken directly to the private room on the top floor by the waiter.  Before he could sit still, Xue Wangjing pointed to a smooth stone brick under the window and said coquettishly, “Young Master Zhao, come and see how these bricks are different from other places.”

Youshu walked over to check, and replied, “It’s much smoother than other places, as if people often stop here.”

“Exactly!” Xue Wangjing clapped his hands, “It is said that Emperor Zongsheng often waits for his sweetheart here, this place is closest to the city gate and has the best view, he could easily see the passersby coming and going out of the city gate when he looked out. In order to meet his sweetheart as soon as possible, Emperor Zongsheng came here every day, and as time went by, these bricks were worn away by his dragon boots. So don’t underestimate them, they have all been trampled by the most majestic overlord in history, he can be said to have an extraordinary background!”

Somehow, knowing that the master has a sweetheart, and that his love is deep and unrepentant, You Shu felt heartbroken. After a long silence, he said sourly, “Who is his sweetheart?”

Xue Wangjing joked, “It’s you!”

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