Adhere to the gentleman's principles

Chapter 224: 'We are of the same origin, why are we so anxious to fight each other'

After Xiao Zhengshu turned and left, Ji Ce'an slowly stood up. At this time, a guard quickly walked up to him and asked respectfully, "Master, where are you going now?"

Ji Ce'an smiled slightly and replied calmly: "Didn't I make it clear just now? I only told fortunes for the king of a country. Now that I have completed my mission, I naturally need to put on some airs. At this moment, I have to return to the Observatory to practice in seclusion for a while." After saying that, he gently straightened the corners of his clothes and sleeves.

Afterwards, Ji Ce'an walked out of the gate of the mansion and boarded the gorgeous carriage that had been waiting outside. The driver waved the whip, drove the horse slowly forward, and left this place. The wheels rolled and made a crisp sound.

Xiao Zhengshu returned to the Prince of Yue's mansion angrily. As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't help but curse: "Ji Ce'an, you Ji Ce'an, why do you always talk nonsense!"

Before he finished speaking, a guard came hurriedly to report: "Your Highness, Master Qin is here."

Xiao Zhengshu frowned slightly and said impatiently: "Let him in."

After a while, Qin Zhuoyuan walked into the house. Xiao Zhengshu threw the book in his hand at Qin Zhuoyuan's feet without saying anything, and asked angrily: "Master, why did you come to my mansion today?"

"Your Highness, I just heard that you went to the Imperial Master's Mansion." Seeing this, Qin Zhuoyuan hurriedly lowered his head to explain.

Xiao Zhengshu scratched his ears and sneered, "Humph, I didn't expect you to be so well-informed! No wonder my brother has been telling me to have less contact with you."

Hearing this, Qin Zhuoyuan raised his lips slightly, and asked with a smile: "If that's the case, then why did Your Highness agree to let me in?"

Xiao Zhengshu suddenly raised his head and looked directly into Qin Zhuoyuan's eyes. After taking a deep breath, he said helplessly, "Forget it, that's all what my brother said. You're actually a pretty good person. I like you quite a bit, too."

Qin Zhuoyuan heard this and bowed quickly, "Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."

Xiao Zhengshu shook his head helplessly, then waved his hands vigorously, frowning and saying, "Oh, okay, okay, let's not talk about this for now, I'm worried now! Tell me, why is my brother so indecisive and soft-hearted? As soon as Xiao Mingqi was born, my brother actually protected him and said something like 'We are of the same roots, why are we so anxious to hurt each other?'"

After hearing this, Qin Zhuoyuan thought for a moment and replied, "Perhaps His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is just thinking of the brotherhood."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhengshu's eyes widened, his tone full of dissatisfaction and anger, and he retorted: "Brotherly love? Humph, I helped him get rid of two competitors before, and he didn't stop me! Why is he suddenly soft-hearted now? You are really a woman with a soft heart!"

Then, Xiao Zhengshu sat back on his chair and slammed his right fist on the table. Qin Zhuoyuan continued, "The Crown Prince has now ascended the throne. He can be said to have great power and can kill anyone he wants. Maybe the Crown Prince just thinks that keeping the Seventh Prince is still useful for the time being, and maybe he will make plans for the future. After all, the Seventh Prince seems to be quite loved by the Crown Prince when he was born."

However, Qin Zhuoyuan's words did not calm Xiao Zhengshu's anger. He stood up, slapped his hands on the table, and shouted: "No! Absolutely not! The emperor can only be mine, Xiao Mingqi is nothing, what qualifications does he have to compete with me!" After saying this, he was so angry that his face turned red and his breathing became rapid.

"Your Highness, brotherhood is important, but do you know the story behind it? We are of the same roots, so why are we so eager to fight each other?" Qin Zhuoyuan looked at Xiao Zhengshu.

Xiao Zhengshu was stunned after hearing this, "It's impossible that my royal brother can't have murderous intentions towards me."

Qin Zhuoyuan said: "It is possible to complete the task, so I will stop here."

Xiao Zhengshu looked at Qin Zhuoyuan, but other thoughts came to his mind. Yes, Xiao Zhengchu is indeed different now. On that day, Xiao Zhengshu was punished by Xiao Xuanjing and locked up in the mansion. Xiao Zhengchu just watched. How could it be like this in the past, not to mention that now he, Xiao Zhengchu, is acting as the government officer.

Qin Zhuoyuan just sat there and fanned himself.