King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

"hey-hey."

This was because the prince saw through his little thoughts. Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help laughing and said in a deep voice:

"Boss"

"Look at what you're saying."

"Can't we just do this when we're fine?"

"You really hurt my heart when you say that!"

"Can't we just admit our mistakes when we know we are wrong?"

After hearing this, the vigilance on the prince's face not only did not dissipate in the slightest, but became even more intense. He couldn't help but subconsciously took several steps back again, keeping a certain distance from him.

At the same time, in response to Zhu Gaoxu approaching him, he repeatedly pushed his hands away, as if to keep strangers away, and said anxiously:
"Do you think I believe you?"

"Don't tell me whether I believe it or not. Just say such insincere words. Don't you feel disgusted when you hear them, Old Man?"

"We are two brothers. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly. Don't try to trick me. I won't fall for it."

"Don't do these useless things."

"If you have anything to say, just say it!"

"Don't be so secretive here, it really makes me feel creepy."

This is quite interesting.

The relationship between the two people here is like a role reversal compared to before, and it is easier to attack and defend directly.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu looked at the prince in front of him, who was guarding him as if he were a thief, and kept his distance from him. Even though he was thick-skinned enough, he still felt a little embarrassed.

Afterwards, he looked embarrassed, helpless, and pointed at the prince who had been standing far away for an unknown period of time, spread his hands towards him, and sighed:

"Hey"

"After all, we are brothers!"

"Even if we don't say anything, we can't hide it from your sharp eyes."

"We have something here that we really need your help with, or even your approval."

As soon as he finished speaking, before he could finish his next words, he was ruthlessly interrupted by the prince standing in the distance, who said in a deep voice:

"Hey, hey, hey."

"Stop it, stop it"

"Don't say that first. I know better than anyone how capable I am. Even you, Prince Han, feel extremely troubled and unable to make decisions. I don't think I'm as capable as you."

"Whatever it is, I think I should make it clear first."

"Let's not even talk about helping or not helping, let alone making a decision or not making a decision."

"Tell me what happened first, and let us see what it is."

"If the matter is reasonable and logical, then there is nothing wrong with me helping you out. After all, I am not a stingy person."

"certainly."

"If what you said, or what you asked for, is extremely unreasonable and unjustifiable, then don't blame me for not helping you or being unwilling to lend you a hand."

"To be honest, I don't have your ability to make the dead appear alive. No matter what happens, you can always find something else to make up for yourself and make things right."

"to this end."

"If you think it's okay and you're willing to talk about it, then just say it. If you think it's not okay, or if you have any doubts about my answer, then I don't need to say anything."

"Let's just forget about this matter and pretend that nothing ever happened. I know nothing and you haven't asked anything."

Zhu Gaoxu: “??????????”

Hey!
Do you want to be so cruel?

Do you have to be so decisive when speaking?
This back and forth completely blocked all his paths.

It's simply invincible.
If Zhu Gaoxu hadn't wanted to ask for something and really needed his assistance, he would have almost burst into swearing and scolding the prince harshly, and greeted him harshly.

As the saying goes, when you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

Have no idea!

Who asked him to ask for help from others?
Rather than someone else asking something of him.

For this reason, even though he felt very uncomfortable in his heart and had many urges to curse, facing the current situation, he had no choice but to smile and honestly suppress the rising anger in his heart, not daring to show the slightest bit of anger.

Thinking about it, Zhu Gaoxu simply sorted out his thoughts. There was no change on his face, and he still had a faint smile on his face. He reached out and gently patted the prince's shoulder, licked his face and pressed it against him, repeatedly assuring him:
"Okay okay okay"

"Whatever you say, we'll do it."

"After all, the decision of whether you are willing or not is in your hands. Can I still tie you up and force you to agree?"

"Look what you said."

"I'm not that kind of person, and I wouldn't do anything to embarrass others."

"It's just a simple favor that couldn't be simpler. It's completely harmless and not an excessive request. It won't affect any of your interests, nor will it affect the interests of any of our ministers in the court."

"so."

"As for the things you are worried about, you can put your mind at ease here."

That's what I said.

Instead, the Crown Prince was so angry that he lost his temper and was stunned on the spot. He didn't understand what Zhu Gaoxu was up to or what he wanted to do.

It is not surprising that Zhu Gaochi thought this way about this matter, because Zhu Gaoxu said it too directly and decisively, covering almost everything and putting all the problems on the table.

There was absolutely no concealment or hiding at all. It was what it was and he said whatever he had to say. And his expression did not change at all. He was no different from before.

He was so confident and so indifferent, as if everything had nothing to do with him, as if everything was within his expectations, as if everything was extremely normal.

There was no falsehood at all, it seemed so real. This attitude and this action made Zhu Gaochi feel a little uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but wonder if he was too nervous, overthinking, or too sensitive about this matter.

As he thought about it, Zhu Gaochi's original alert expression slowly dissipated, and a look of doubt and suspicion flashed across his face. He looked up at the Han King Zhu Gaoxu standing not far away with interest, and said cautiously with some hesitation:
"Second child"

"What do you mean by this?"

"If you have anything to say, just talk to me politely. Don't make any unnecessary noises. You're really making me feel insecure. I really don't have the confidence. I have no idea what you want to do."

"As far as we are concerned, between brothers, I suggest that you should be straightforward in everything."

"You are hiding it like this"

"Don't blame me for judging others by my own standards. In this matter, let's not blame me. Let's call that bastard Lao San over right away. I heard you say this and saw you act like this."

"Don't even mention whether I'm in the mood to think about other things. I'm afraid that if I see him, if he's not scared to death and doesn't have the slightest bit of worry or fear, then you can say whatever you want to me, and I'll have absolutely nothing to say."

"so."

"Let's not say anything and do nothing."

"Just follow your previous character, your previous virtues and your previous style of doing things. In this way, we will all have confidence in our hearts, and we won't think too much, and naturally there won't be so many things."

"What do you say?"

That's what I said.

It seems that there are no problems on the surface, and it seems that all of it is about the prince's own problems, or his concerns about certain things, but in a sense, or from a certain perspective, isn't it his distrust of Zhu Gaoxu?
Although such words.

It did make Zhu Gaoxu feel uncomfortable, or rather, unhappy, but from another perspective there was no problem at all, after all, the two had been in love for so many years.

So many things happened between the two of them. Who could not know what kind of personality each other has? Who could not know who did those things, and who played what role in certain things?
To put it more bluntly.

Who can guarantee, or who can say who has not done anything to take advantage of someone's misfortune?
Who hasn't done it? For example, you stabbed me in the back, or rubbed salt into the wound between you and me, or even added fuel to the fire?

It's just that for many things, everyone knows what's going on in each other's minds, and everyone knows it better than anyone else, and then they reach a tacit understanding on certain things, and then they just keep it to themselves.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that we’ve really stopped there, it’s just that everyone knows it tacitly.

To put it more bluntly, if you don't provoke me and ignore me, then there will be no trouble between us.

But if you dare to provoke me at this time, then don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless, don't blame me for finding fault with you, and then make everyone lose face in the current situation, and everyone will feel uncomfortable.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu could not remain silent, nor could he pretend to be hypocritical. His half-closed eyes suddenly opened, and he couldn't help laughing. He smiled with interest, stretched out his hand and put his arm around the prince's shoulder, and said with a smile:

"Okay okay okay"

"Look at what you said. It feels like you said all the good and bad things about me."

"Let's not beat around the bush about this matter. If we keep beating around the bush like this, it seems that our relationship has become a little estranged, and it seems that there is something in common between us."

"Actually!"

"It's not a big deal, and it's not something to worry about."

“The main thing is.”

At this point, Zhu Gaoxu could not help but pause. His originally calm and indifferent expression suddenly became gloomy. His half-closed eyes became particularly deep and his expression became extremely depressed. He reached out and gently patted the prince's shoulder. With a little distress and reluctance, he sighed slightly and said faintly:

"Hey"

"Actually, I didn't intend to trouble you with this matter."

"There must be something going on!"

"It's true. It's not what I want, nor what I think, but there is really no other way."

"Of course, the most important point is that I don't want you to have any misunderstandings or thoughts because of this. For this reason, I have to inform you about this matter."

"Let me talk to you first. If you think there is nothing wrong and you are satisfied, you will not have any objections."

Let’s finally get to the point.

Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi's face suddenly became extremely solemn, his expression instantly became extremely serious, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the vigilance that had been hard to relax just now was brought up again at this moment. He looked at Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu who was about to speak with interest, and said quietly:

"okay."

"Stop wasting everyone's time."

"What are your thoughts? What do you want to say?"

"Let's just say it straight!"

"I've been waiting for such a long time, and you don't feel tired or bothered. I think it's too troublesome and boring."

"It's simply a waste of our time."

Is it really a waste of time?
In a sense, it is really a waste of time.

Why?

Because both of them were busy guarding against each other, they somewhat ignored, or deliberately avoided, what was happening at the moment. Neither of them dared to completely trust each other, and they were both worried that something would happen here that no one wanted to see.

But as for what is happening right now, since everyone has said it so frankly, everything has been laid out in the open and in front of everyone.

Zhu Gaoxu, who had been a little urged and embarrassed at first, now no longer had so many worries and concerns in his heart, and his expression became much calmer than before.

As he thought about it, the expression on Zhu Gaoxu's face suddenly became restrained, replaced by a serious look. His expression also became dignified, and he said with a smile:
"Boss"

"It's not a big deal actually."

"Just look at this."

"Your brother and sister-in-law have been away from their fiefdom for such a long time, and my husband and I have been separated for such a long time."

"We think"

"Isn't the Spring Festival coming soon?"

"For this reason, I want to go to the fiefdom and take a look, and I want to hear your opinion." (End of this chapter)