Silent Lover (The Silent Concubine) - Chap 122
Chapter 122 – The Unfaithful Man Who Kills a Thousand Blades
Three days later, Shen Yu, who had regained his strength, found the current commander-in-chief of the Imperial Forest Army…
“Yu’er!”
Song Qing, dressed in silver-gray armor, was overjoyed and hurriedly welcomed Shen Yu in.
“Big Brother Song, I want to go to the Western Suburb Imperial Tomb.”
Shen Yu gestured with his hands. He couldn’t think of anyone else in the capital besides Song Qing who would help him.
“Are you going to pay respects to your mother?” Without hesitation, Song Qing said, “Alright, I’ll have a carriage prepared for you…”
Seeing Song Qing was like seeing his own elder brother, warming Shen Yu’s desolate heart slightly.
“Thank you, Big Brother Song.”
After finishing his gestures, Shen Yu lowered his head. Song Qing had helped him a lot, and Shen Yu could only be grateful but had nothing to repay him with.
Seeing the mist in Shen Yu’s eyes, Song Qing’s heart ached.
“Yu’er, as I said before, you don’t need to thank me.”
Tears welled up in Shen Yu’s eyes, and he buried his head deeper, gesturing, “Big Brother Song, I no longer have my mother, no family…”
Shen Yu’s sobbing seemed to pierce Song Qing’s heart. Though he used to be indifferent, spending time with Shen Yu made him unable to remain unaffected. He couldn’t help but feel pity and affection for this child from a humble background.
Song Qing reached out to hug Shen Yu, but Shen Yu backed away, leaving Song Qing feeling disappointed. Shen Yu still couldn’t accept overly intimate gestures…
“Yu’er, you still have me.” Song Qing couldn’t help but say, then felt it was inappropriate, “And the Prince.”
Shen Yu looked up, wiping away tears, gesturing, “Big Brother Song, do you think I can still go back with the Prince?”
Song Qing sighed, “I know, the Prince… he had to…”
Having the weight of the world on his shoulders, he did things that hurt you. But deep down, he cared for you. When you were unconscious, the head of the Qintian Observatory led a group of scholars, kneeling at the palace gate, saying… some very harsh words, wanting to burn you alive. After the Prince arrived, he only said a few words before cutting the head official in half with a single stroke. You see, he was protecting you…
That day, Prince Zhenbei killed over thirty scholars, even respected elders, who accused him of being a tyrant misled by demons, of usurping the throne. Prince Xuanxiao just sneered, ‘When did I ever say I wanted to be a wise ruler?’
Only when those people were terrified did they scatter and flee. In front of the brutal prince, the dignity of scholars meant nothing…
Shen Yu naturally had no way of knowing about these events while he was unconscious.
In the past, he would have been touched, but now hearing about such things would only add to his pain…
“Yu’er, I’m not defending him. You don’t have to forgive him, but don’t be angry with yourself. I’m not by your side now…”
Saying this, Song Qing became even more worried and ashamed that he couldn’t help…
Shen Yu smiled and shook his head, gesturing, “Big Brother Song, don’t worry about me. He also agreed that I can freely enter and leave the palace in the future to find you.”
“Okay.”
Song Qing happily agreed, those three words “find you” were enough for him.
“Hey, I’ve been looking for you everywhere, you dead ghost! Turns out you’re having a secret meeting with your mistress here!”
Hong Lian twisted his waist and came over, glaring at Shen Yu as if he were flirting with another man. Shen Yu didn’t mind, instead feeling happy for the two of them…
“Why are you here?” Song Qing frowned and asked.
Hong Lian rubbed his stomach and complained, “You, the mighty commander of the Imperial Forest Army, don’t even have a decent cook at home. I haven’t eaten properly for days. Let’s go to a restaurant? The food in the capital’s restaurants should be satisfying, right?”
“Why go to a restaurant?” Song Qing was afraid of trouble.
Hong Lian justifiedly shouted, “Didn’t you promise to take care of me?”
His voice was so loud that people on the street looked over, seeing Song Qing being directed around. It turned out the new commander of the Imperial Forest Army was a man who takes care of his lover, tsk tsk…
Song Qing’s face turned red and then pale. He glared angrily, “When did I say I would take care of you?”
“You, you’re so fickle! You’re not taking responsibility for me anymore?” Hong Lian cried out with tears, “Come and see, everyone, there’s an unfaithful man here who deserves a thousand blades…”
Song Qing was embarrassed to the point of smoke coming out of his head. He covered his mouth. He was upright and straightforward, but he couldn’t deal with Hong Lian, this little demon. He had a million ways to make him feel ashamed…
“Don’t make a fuss! Fine, I promise, I promise!” Gritting his teeth, Song Qing handed him a large ingot of silver, “Go eat at the restaurant yourself. I need to take Yu’er to the Western Suburb.”
Hong Lian kissed the silver happily, then became interested, “Going for an outing? Why not take me along?”
“Why would you go?” Song Qing looked disgusted.
Hong Lian giggled, “To keep an eye on you two.”
