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You Shu had just been put into the cage, but before he could adapt to the environment, he was taken out again. After being weighed, he was put into a smaller and more delicate gold-wired cage. 

The two eunuchs responsible for escorting him whispered as they walked, “The emperor really feels sorry for the Seventh Prince the most. When he heard that a pure white Zangxiu dog was found, he immediately asked us to send it to Ganquan Palace. The other nobles couldn’t even take a look at it.”

“After all, the seventh prince suffered on behalf of the emperor. If he hadn’t drunk the poisonous porridge that was presented to the emperor, he wouldn’t have ruined his legs. People are already disabled, so it is not too much to give him some good things.”

“That’s true. The emperor dotes on Concubine Hui and the Eighth Prince so much, it is also due to the blessing of the Seventh Prince. However, the Seventh Prince has an eccentric temperament. Although he has difficulty moving, he is extremely averse to living creatures being close to him, and he may not know how to keep a dog.”

“If he doesn’t like it, the emperor will probably give it to the Eighth Prince. The nobles in other palaces should be jealous again.”

“Shh, keep your voice down.”

The two of them looked left and right and fell silent, not noticing the thoughtful expression of the puppy in the cage.

In the Ganquan Palace, Emperor Jing, the ruler of the Dayan Kingdom, was chatting with Concubine Hui. Next to him were two little boys of twelve or thirteen years old. 

One of them had a bright smile and a cheerful temperament, while the other was sitting in a wheelchair with his head lowered, not knowing what he was thinking about. Only his side face was visible, but he had sharp eyebrows, a high nose and deep eyes, and his appearance was extremely handsome and graceful.  

When You Shu was brought into the main hall, the cheerful young man quickly walked over to the cage and exclaimed, but the other boy only glanced lightly, his eyes full of coldness.

Master, Master? You Shu stared at the suddenly enlarged handsome face in front of him and couldn’t believe his good luck. He had also thought about whether he would meet his master when he entered the palace, but he didn’t expect it to happen so soon. 

Thank God for His blessing! He immediately changed from his previously wilted state to a lively one. He ran to the edge of the cage with his short legs and grunted at the boy.

“Father, it likes me!” The cheerful young man announced proudly.

“This is for your imperial brother. If you like it, I will ask someone to find another one.” Emperor Jing said softly.

Imperial brother? Only then did You Shu notice that there was another person sitting in the corner. He looked exactly like his master. Are they twins? So the question is, which one is it? Or both? You Shu, who had been fooled in his previous life, was completely confused. He tilted his head and looked left and right, then raised his little paws to scratch his head. His movements looked very silly and cute, like a wandering fairy.

Seeing this scene, the cold-faced young man unexpectedly raised the corners of his lips. Emperor Jing, who had been paying attention to him, was very pleased and waved, “Bring the puppy here so that the Seventh Prince can have a good look at it.”

The Eighth Prince didn’t give up and begged, “Father emperor, I also like this puppy very much. Can’t you give it to me?”

“Alright. You each hold something to tease it. Then let’s see where it runs. To whomever it runs will be its owner?” Concubine Hui said with a smile.

At this point, You Shu had already confirmed that the boy in the wheelchair is his own master. His master will never covet other people’s things while pretending to be innocent; he will never bully other people, let alone his own brother.

Even though he knows that his brother is sick and in more need of care and love, this cheerful young man still fights for things with his brother, and it is clear at a glance whether his character is good or bad. 

Even more infuriating is Concubine Hui. As a mother, shouldn’t she take more care of the weaker children? How could she make such a suggestion? You Shu was so angry that he took a few steps back and barked at the cheerful young man.

Unfortunately, his angry expression was hidden in the fur, and no one could see it. The Eighth Prince chuckled and said, “Look, mother, it’s calling me.”

“I have already said that this is for your brother.” Emperor Jing said helplessly.

“Just let them play together.” Concubine Hui smoothed things over.

The Seventh Prince finally spoke, “Since my brother likes it so much, then give it to him. This son is seriously ill, and I’m afraid I can’t stand the mess of cats and dogs.”

During the conversation, the eunuch had already opened the cage. Seeing that his master wanted to give himself to someone else, You Shu hurriedly ran over with his short legs and stood up, scratching the hem of his master’s clothes with his two plump and short front paws, making a whining sound of extreme grievance.

The Seventh Prince’s dark eyes shone slightly, and for some reason, he couldn’t move his gaze away from the puppy. It was a snow-white ball and running like a rolling ball, looking extremely cute, cuter than anything he had ever seen. The puppy’s expression was still so lively, as if it was a little aggrieved, a little anxious, but also filled with extreme joy and excitement. It can be seen that this little milk dog likes himself very much, much more than his brother.

The Seventh Prince’s heart trembled, and he quickly bent down to pick up the puppy, gently supporting its soft buttocks. The nausea he imagined didn’t appear, and before he could breathe a sigh of relief, the puppy had already pounced on his face, excitedly licking his eyelids, nose, lips and other places, making a wet glow.

“Ah! Bring the puppy over here quickly, Xiao Qi(Little seven) won’t be able to bear it!” Concubine Hui exclaimed.

However, Emperor Jing dismissed the palace servants with a happy smile. His son is fine, and he has never looked so happy ever since he became paralyzed. He was laughing softly, gently caressing the puppy’s head and belly, trying to get closer and kiss its wet eyes and the tip of its nose, with a gentle expression on his face. He finally regained a trace of youthful energy again.

The Eighth Prince clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves and said briskly, “It seems that the puppy also likes the Imperial Brother very much, so let’s raise it together? Brother, put it on the table and let’s give it something to eat.”

“Has it eaten anything yet?” The Seventh Prince looked at the eunuch from the Cat and Dog House.

“Your Highness, it had been fed a bowl of minced meat porridge before being brought here. The puppy should be able to eat some more now. This is a cake specially prepared by the Cat and Dog House. It needs to be broken into pieces before feeding. The newborn puppies have very delicate intestines and stomachs. Cow milk, raw eggs, too sweet, too salty, or too hard food can’t be eaten, otherwise they will get sick.” The eunuch explained briefly.

The Seventh Prince listened attentively and finally said, “When you leave later, write down the things we need to pay attention to. The more detailed the better.” Then he took the cake handed over by the palace maid, broke it into pieces, and slowly fed it to the puppy.

When the puppy ate, it rolled the tip of its tongue bit by bit to eat the cake, and the remaining residue was also licked clean from the fingers. The small, soft, and slightly prickly tongue left a tingling and itching sensation on the skin, making the seventh prince’s heart tremble. This feeling was definitely not nausea, but enjoyment and obsession.

He fed a small piece, then another small piece, turning a deaf ear to the eight brother’s request to put the puppy on the table. The tabletop was cold and hard, which can cause it to freeze. It is still the warmest and most comfortable to hold it in one’s own arms. Moreover, he doesn’t like his puppy being touched by others, or even being looked at by others.

The Eighth Prince begged several times but received no response from his brother. He could not help but look at his father and mother with an aggrieved expression. Concubine Hui patted his head with heartache, but Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, “It’s rare for your Imperial Brother to like something, so why are you still arguing with him? Don’t be so ignorant!”

The Eighth Prince’s face changed slightly, and he quickly admitted his mistake, saying that it was only because the puppy was too cute and he liked it very much. Concubine Hui also scolded her younger son and taught him to be respectful to his brother. Only then Emperor Jing was satisfied. He sat for a while and then left in a hurry.

Concubine Hui and the Eighth Prince stood in the corridor to bid farewell to the Emperor, and then slowly turned around after he completely disappeared.

The Eighth Prince took a piece of cake and approached his brother to tease the puppy, but the other party pushed him away with a cold face.

Although they have the same appearance, You Shu was extremely disgusted with the Eighth Prince. He bared his teeth and barked several times, with the fur on his body exploding, fully showing his hostility. Seeing the Eighth Prince putting the cake to his nose to lure him, he quickly turned his buttocks and drilled his head into the master’s arms, leaving a small tail gently swaying.

This loyal yet pitiful and lovely appearance made the seventh prince laugh for the first time, and he immediately supported his exposed little buttocks to prevent him from falling.

The Eighth Prince’s eyes turned red and he immediately became furious, “Mother, I want this puppy! You ask the Imperial Brother to give it to me.”

Concubine Hui naturally ordered, “Xiao Qi, give the puppy to Old Eight. You have difficulty moving and can’t even take care of yourself, so what kind of pet can you keep?”

Having become accustomed to his mother’s cold words and inconsistency, the Seventh Prince did not feel disappointed or sad. He really doesn’t have much hope in this life, and he is indeed a useless person, so no wonder others despise and neglect him. 

He could give up all the rewards he received from his father emperor to the Eighth Brother, but not this puppy. This little thing makes him laugh, fills his heart with joy and tenderness, and makes him feel that life is such a wonderful thing.

“No, it’s mine.” He flatly refused.

“What did you say?” Concubine Hui said in disbelief, “You don’t listen to your mother’s words anymore?”

“My father gave it to me. This is an imperial edict. If you take it away, I will go to my father to appeal. If you don’t want to get a reputation of ignoring the decree and being disrespectful to the Emperor, or bullying your disabled brother, you should just calm down a bit.” After speaking, the Seventh Prince waved his hand and ordered his personal maid to push the wheelchair back to his palace. The palace maid quickly glanced at Concubine Hui before taking action.

Concubine Hui was so angry that she had to lean back on the chair, but because there were many servants here, she couldn’t curse loudly, so she had to sit down and cover her chest, reciting the scriptures to calm herself down. 

The Eighth Prince had never seen such a tough and cold side of his Seventh Brother and was a little startled, unable to regain his composure for a long time.

You Shu had guessed before that the master who had given up his star position and lost his spiritual power would have a difficult life, but he didn’t expect it to be this difficult. His mother didn’t love him, his brothers ostracized him, and although his father had a good heart, he was also a bit negligent due to the busy government affairs. Even worse, his master is now paralyzed and would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

And all these hardships are caused by him. Thinking of this, You Shu felt even heartbroken and angry at the same time. He crawled onto his master’s shoulder and barked at Ganquan Palace for a long time. Then he hugged the side of his master’s face with his fat and short front paws, and leaned closer to lick and kiss, emitting a soothing purring sound from his nose.

The Seventh Prince put his hands under its armpits, raised it up, and looked straight at it with a smile in his deep eyes, “Are you feeling sorry for me?”

You Shu originally wanted to nod, but due to the presence of palace attendants, he had to bark instead.

“It turns out that you really do feel sorry for me.” The seventh prince laughed loudly, and kissed its forehead, nose, mouth, paws, and belly, comforting him in a low voice, “I’m fine. Anyone who can’t enter my heart won’t be able to hurt me at all. Although I am not good at doing things, I can still take good care of you, so you don’t need to care about other people’s gossip.”

On the other hand, You Shu, who was comforted by him, felt even more guilty and remorseful. He touched his master’s lips with his paw, but the other party held it carefully and kissed it many times. 

After getting this puppy, his current mood can only be described by the words: “Overjoyed and ecstatic as if he had obtained a treasure”.

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