The young general and the prince, who was to be married off, fell in love at first sight!

Chapter 198 Extra (1) Parallel World 03

"...If you don't know how to compliment, you don't have to."

Who would look like Lin Shihe, that black-hearted fox!

Filled with resentment, Lin Shiming curled his lip, his goodwill towards the legendary, upright and virtuous Crown Prince plummeting instantly. The rumors had indeed misled me!

However, the magnanimous Crown Prince did not care about the resentment and disdain that Lin Shiming had already shown on his face. He easily and smoothly completed the equivalent substitution in his mind: "Lin Shihe = good brother, Lin Shiming = good brother's younger brother = my younger brother", and successfully put himself in the position of the elder brother.

He smiled gently, displaying his impeccable manners, and finally got to the point.

"Alright, let's listen to our little brother. No need to praise him yet." Lu Yuxu looked back in the direction they came from. The pursuers, who had been blocked by the mountains, were no longer visible, and even the firelight had vanished. "How did my little brother end up here?"

Gao Rong and several guards had already found a place to hide in the opposite direction. With his deliberate act of revealing his presence to divert attention, they were sure they could wait for reinforcements to arrive. Therefore, Lu Yuxu was not so worried as to lose his rationality. Instead, he wisely chose to first inquire about and take control of the current situation.

Lin Shiming naturally couldn't understand the intricacies of the matter. But he knew it was of great importance, so he didn't throw a tantrum and honestly answered Lu Yuxu's questions.

“My brother sent me a message half a month ago, saying that he had been feeling uneasy lately and that something was going to happen, so he asked me to come back and guard the West Camp, just in case.”

He sounded extremely guilty when he said that.

Upon receiving the letter, Lin Shiming didn't believe it at all. He always thought his brother wanted to punish him again, so he found an excuse to call him back to the West Camp for confinement and to discipline him under his watchful eye. Until he saw the signal flare tonight, he was still cursing and swearing at his brother's empty main tent.

But the magnanimous Crown Prince didn't mind Lin Shiming's shifty, guilty eyes. He only needed to analyze the situation precisely to conclude that "Lin Shihe arranged it."

As for how Lin Shihe managed to have such a premonition, that's not important! It's normal for the Lin family to know things that most people can't understand.

"So, you were waiting for them halfway there?"

Lin Shiming replied honestly, "No. I've been staying at the West Camp. I only came here using my light-foot technique after seeing the distress signal flare from the Tingyun Army three quarters of an hour ago."

Lu Yuxu nodded thoughtfully.

Lin Shiming continued, "I arrived faster, so I found you first and took you away." As he spoke, he glanced at Lu Yuxu, his mind starting to wander again, secretly showing off, "As for reinforcements—they should still be on their way. After all, there are few people in the world who can compare to me. Even if those with average skills marched at full speed, it would still take them half an hour."

He's still just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old kid; his thoughts are easy to read. Lu Yuxu chuckled inwardly, indulging in his indulgence.

“Yes, no wonder your uncle and Shihe specially requested the title of ‘Little General’ for you. My father and I have long heard of your abilities, but after seeing you today, we realize that the title of ‘Little General’ is not worthy of you.”

Lin Shiming was delighted. He suddenly found Lu Yuxu more agreeable.

"The rumors are true. His Highness the Crown Prince is indeed discerning and a dragon among men!"

You know your stuff!

Lu Yuxu smiled slightly, "Thank you for the compliment, young general. So, where shall we go now?"

"Anything works!"

"Alright." Lu Yuxu turned and looked into the distance. "Then let's go and meet up with the reinforcements."

There must always be some survivors, to serve as evidence.

*

East Palace.

The sky was already bright.

With Lin Shi's help and the arrival of General Lin to escort them, the Crown Prince and his wife returned to the capital safely.

However, Gao Rong was already quite far along in her pregnancy. She was exhausted, and after a night of anxious running around, she experienced extreme joy and sorrow. Despite this, she still went into premature labor after entering the Eastern Palace.

A group of people immediately sprang into action. First, they rushed Gao Rong back to the main courtyard where the delivery room had already been prepared. Then, under the direction of Gao Rong's personal maid, some boiled water, others called for the imperial physician, and the midwives who lived in the main courtyard and were always ready to serve her also ran over to help Gao Rong give birth.

However, after a night of exhaustion and fright, Gao Rong's delivery was not smooth.

With his wife's life hanging by a thread, Lu Yuxu had no time to worry about Qin Huan, who had been captured alive by the Tingyun Army. He only hastily instructed someone to invite Emperor Longyun and Lin Shihe to handle the next matter, while he stood guard at the gate of the East Palace, anxiously waiting for news from Gao Rong.

Lin Shiming, who had no one to tell him what to do next, followed Lu Yuxu aimlessly into the East Palace and sat with Lu Yuxu on the steps of the corridor, acting as a temporary guard.

"Brother Emperor!"

A clear, anxious voice rang out.

Lin Shiming subconsciously looked up and saw a boy about his age hurrying across the courtyard gate.

"Brother! How are you? Are you injured?"

Lu Yuxu gently patted the person's hand, his voice gentle but unable to hide his exhaustion, "Don't be afraid, brother is alright. Come here—"

As he spoke, Lu Yuxu turned around and pointed at Lin Shiming, who was sitting casually on the steps with his big, bright eyes.

"Yu Xi, this is your brother Shi He's younger brother, and also the one who saved his life this time. Your brother has to take care of your sister-in-law right now and really can't get away. Could you please take care of him for a while and take him to the palace for a stroll and some fun, okay?"

Lu Yuxi looked down and met Lin Shiming's dark, bewildered eyes.

“Shiming, I should have hosted a banquet to thank you first, but my wife is giving birth today, and the Crown Prince's Palace is in chaos, so I really can't take care of you. This is my younger brother, Lu Yuxi. Let him stay with you for now, and I will properly thank you after my wife's matter is settled. What do you think?”

"No problem at all!"

Lin Shiming quickly stood up, casually brushing the dust off his backside, "No need to thank me, it's my pleasure!"

Responding to a signal and providing support is standard practice for the Tingyun Army; it wasn't a big deal, and he didn't take it to heart at all. Besides, the Eastern Palace was in complete chaos right now, with the Crown Princess giving birth, and it was really awkward for him, an outsider, to be there. If he weren't so hesitant to speak up, he would have already packed up and left.

Now that he has the opportunity to leave, he is naturally overjoyed.

"let's go!"

Lin Shiming grabbed Lu Yuxi's hand before she could react, and without looking back, they disappeared in a flash.