HLnovel Chapter 234 Extra (4) Lin Brothers 02
Chapter 234 Extra (4) Lin Brothers 02
Lin Shihe was very efficient in getting things done. In a little over an hour, he finished his work, inquired about his younger brother's recent situation, and after learning about Lin Shiming's recent miserable state, he secretly laughed at him. Finally, feeling a pang of conscience, he didn't forget to give the emperor a verbal warning, telling him to treat his brother well.
His behavior was completely different from Lin Shiming's lazy and irresponsible attitude.
But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people like the delicate, weak vine, some like the love-struck fool, and others like the relentlessly striving individual. But the esteemed Emperor of Changping prefers Lin Shiming, a confident, inclusive, and uniquely free-spirited little sun.
He liked it very much, so much so that as soon as he saw his brother-in-law out the door, he couldn't wait to rush into the inner room, wanting to give His Highness the Empress, whom he had "not seen" for two hours, a good hug.
As Lu Yuxi strode inside, he was filled with anticipation, planning to lie down in bed as well. Even if there wasn't enough time for him to take a nap, being able to quietly hold his wife, their breaths mingling, and enjoy a peaceful moment would be wonderful.
It's just that the plan can't keep up with the changes.
Lu Yuxi entered the inner room and was about to get into bed when he saw His Highness the Empress, who should have been fast asleep, leaning against the headboard, staring at him with her clear black and white eyes.
Their eyes met. Seeing the undisguised astonishment on Lu Yuxi's face, Lin Shiming couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, a hint of smug satisfaction at having successfully pulled off a prank.
"You caught me red-handed, sneaking around with my brother behind my back!" Her Highness the Empress was arrogant and unforgiving, raising her chin at Lu Yuxi like a kitten. "Hurry up and kneel down to confess your sins to me!"
His arrogant demeanor was exceptionally endearing, filling Lu Yuxi's heart with a surge of love that grew uncontrollably and was then revealed in her eyes.
Lu Yuxi chuckled softly, bent her knees and got onto the bed, then pulled the bright yellow bed curtains behind her back with both hands.
The light immediately dimmed, and the space, which was not small, suddenly felt cramped and filled with ambiguity.
Lu Yuxi crawled forward a few steps and knelt down in front of Lin Shiming. He smiled and spoke softly, "It was my fault. I apologize to Your Majesty the Empress. I beg Your Majesty to be magnanimous and spare my life so that I may serve Your Majesty."
Lin Shiming suppressed his laughter and continued to play the role of the all-powerful and dictatorial ruler.
"That depends on your sincerity. Now give this prince a good leg massage. If you behave well and confess all your crimes, I might spare your life."
"I will obey."
Lu Yuxi smiled and obediently reached out to massage Lin Shiming.
Lin Shiming adjusted his posture to make himself more comfortable, squinted his eyes to enjoy the moment, and began interrogating the prisoner.
"Tell me, what bad things did you say about me to my brother?"
His voice was languid, with a slightly hoarse quality, as if he had just woken up.
Lu Yuxi's hands moved steadily and without stopping. She looked up and teased him with a smile, "Didn't Your Highness hear it all? Do I have to repeat it again?"
Actually, I didn't hear more than a few words.
He was not on guard against Lin Shihe and Lu Yuxi, and the two were talking in the outer room. In addition, he had stayed up too late last night and slept soundly, so even though he was always sharp-witted and alert, he would not be easily woken up by the two of them.
But even as he slept soundly, he couldn't stop the two outside from chattering on and on, not to mention that they kept mentioning his name. His Highness the Queen, bursting with curiosity, naturally woke up, quietly nestled in bed, and pricked up her ears to eavesdrop.
Unfortunately, he woke up too late and only heard Lu Yuxi's last few words of assurance before it ended. Having failed to find any grounds for the two to speak ill of him, the Empress, deprived of her excuse for "revenge," was naturally dissatisfied.
If it weren't for Lu Yuxi's earnest promise that barely managed to appease the "petty" Empress, Lin Shiming would never have given the two of them a chance. He would have chased after Lin Shihe barefoot, wearing only his undergarments, and given the two brothers-in-law who were gossiping behind his back a good, unreasonable scolding.
But can I say that? Definitely not. If I do, I won't be able to get any information out of them, and I'll be at a disadvantage.
The wise Empress coughed lightly twice, composed and dignified, as if everything was under her control.
"Of course I heard everything. This is my way of giving you a chance to admit your mistake, so don't be ungrateful."
I'm telling you to repeat it, so hurry up and repeat it. If you don't know what's good for you, I'll beat you up!
"Speak quickly!"
The Empress's acting was truly mediocre; her dignified and composed demeanor resembled that of someone with a guilty conscience, almost as if her fierceness was written all over her face. The perceptive Lu Yuxi naturally noticed his little scheme.
But he was very cooperative.
"Yes. We were just talking about Her Majesty the Empress. My brother is concerned about Her Majesty and feels sorry for her being tired and overworked."
Lin Shiming didn't believe a single word of it.
"What nonsense are you talking about? It's already a favor that my brother didn't come in and gloat to my face, let alone feel sorry for me? Do you even believe that yourself?"
As he spoke, he didn't forget to kick Lu Yuxi, but he didn't expect that his movement was too light and easy, and Lu Yuxi, who was prepared, grabbed his ankle and pinned it to her leg.
Lin Shiming's face flushed slightly. He struggled to pull his foot back, but Lu Yuxi wouldn't let go. After a brief struggle, Lin Shiming, not wanting to hurt Lu Yuxi's hand, finally gave in and glared at him, then let him be.
The victorious emperor was in high spirits and continued to massage Lin Shiming with great satisfaction.
"You're wrong about that. Your brother is just stubborn but soft-hearted; he actually loves you very much." Lu Yuxi spoke up for Lin Shihe, "Whenever you've encountered any trouble, hasn't your brother been there to help you right away?"
In Lin Shihe's eyes, his younger brother seemed to be a child who would never grow up and always caused trouble, leaving him to clean up the mess. He pretended to dislike him, but in reality, he was very worried about him.
Lin Shiming wasn't stupid. He not only knew all this, but he was also very good at taking advantage of it. He relied on Lin Shihe's affection and acted recklessly, doing all sorts of evil deeds. He figured that no matter how Lin Shihe disciplined him, he wouldn't really get angry.
"...I was just deliberately picking a fight, you know that..."
Lu Yuxi understood Lin Shiming's thoughts, but there were still some things she had to say.
His Majesty the Emperor was also very concerned about General Lin's interpersonal relationships. After mediating between Lin Shiming and Emperor Longyun, he came to mediate between the two brothers.
“Shiming, knowing and doing are not the same thing.” Lu Yuxi rarely had the mind to “teach his wife”. “Even if everyone knows that your thoughts are good, saying too much can still hurt people’s feelings.”
Lu Yuxi said earnestly, "At least you should occasionally give your brother a little treat."
?
Lin Shiming tilted his head, looking puzzled.
This operation sounds so familiar.
"No way, are you trying to teach me how to train a dog? A 'hit and then a sweet treat' approach... Ouch—hey, be gentle! Stop pinching me... I'm sorry, I'll shut up!"