Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

Long felt a sharp jolt in his heart. He didn’t know what to say.

“You asked me to wait for you to come back, but what you truly meant is that if you can’t come back, you want me to live with our son, right?”

Long laughed dryly. “No, that’s not what I mean, Qingzhou. You’re thinking too much.”

Shi stopped quietly. “Whatever. Anyway, I’m here with you now. If you die, I’m here.”

Long took him into his arms at once. “Sorry, Qingzhou.”

“What are you sorry about?” Shi closed his eyes quietly. “You don’t have to be sorry.”

Long shook his head. “No, I must say I’m sorry, Qingzhou. Sorry, I acted selfishly. I just wanted to leave my son a peaceful future for more than a hundred years. At that time, I was really so angry that I wanted to punish you by leaving. I’m sorry, it’s my fault. Qingzhou, it’s my fault.”

Shi closed his eyes. “Let’s even it out. Last time, it was my fault.”

“Okay, we’re even.” Long smiled, then stepped back slightly, and said, “Then Qingzhou, now that we’re even, don’t talk about the old days, okay?”

“Okay,” Shi nodded. “Let’s forget it.”

The two smiled at each other and said nothing at all.

On this day, late at night.

Xu You looked at Fang Shuoyang with concern. “Did you really decide to say yes?”

Fang Shuoyang smiled. “What’s the matter? Didn’t we decide long ago?”

What Fang Shuoyang said made Xu You not know what to say. Yes, they had already decided.

But when it came to that, he was worried.

Fang Shuoyang knew what Xu You were worried about and rubbed his head. “Don’t worry, it will be all right.”

Xu You curled his lip. “You’ll only comfort me. By the way, I want to go to big Brother. I didn’t even talk to him.”

Fang Shuoyang thought about it carefully. “I don’t know. He would have come if he wanted to see you. Otherwise, we can’t go to him, and it might get him into trouble.”

Xu You pursed his lips. “Why is that? I miss him.”

Fang Shuoyang pinched Xu You’s neck. “Do you think your man doesn’t exist? In front of me you told me you missed someone else!”

Xu You blinked innocently. “What does that matter? He’s my big brother.”

Fang Shuoyang snorted. “Big brother. If it hadn’t been for him, you think you’d be so easy to talk to now?”

“You are so bossy,” Xu You muttered.

Fang Shuoyang knocked on Xu You’s head. “Say it again and I will do something bossier! ”

Xu You blinked. “How could you! ”

Fang Shuoyang hugged him. “What do you say? I could be bossier!”

“You…” Xu You was very angry.

Fang Shuoyang held Xu You to the bed and Xu You struggled. “Go away!”

“I won’t go away! “As he spoke, Fang Shuoyang pressed him a little tighter.

Fang Shuoyang chuckled and pounced on him again.

It was late, but they were on fire.

Three days later, everyone in the Eastern Darkness’s imperial city knew that Lord Zhou had another Prince.

He was named Zhou Shuoyang, and he became the current Fourth Prince.

Lord Zhou was said to love this prince very much.

The Fourth Prince was said to have grown up outside. There were different opinions as to whether he was brought up in the folk or in the hostile Tianlong Dynasty.

It was said that the Fourth Prince was very outstanding, with high martial arts skills.

There was one more contender for the throne.

Now, there was a Crown Prince, but he was not necessarily the heir to the throne.

There were originally three princes with their backing and now they had one more contender.

Long and Shi sat in teahouse listening to people’s gossips.

Although these people dared not speak openly, they were still in a limited discussion.

At the very least, to speak falsely about the government would be condemned.

So, they could only talk about it in secret.

But, because it was something everyone liked to talk about, there was no way to ban it.

There were still people talking about it, but they said it in secret. Everybody knew it by heart.

As long as there was no trouble, the government would not interfere.

Long and Shi were now listening in the teahouse.

“I never thought Fang Shuoyang would be so famous now.” Long smiled.

Shi looked at him. “Well, I didn’t think of that, but I’m not surprised.”

Long touched his chin. “When do you think it will be appropriate for us to go, Qingzhou?”

“He’s got his palace, and it’s time he was short of hands. We may go now.”

“Really? “Long blinked, “you mean we’re going right now?”

“What’s the matter? Don’t you want to go now?” Shi raised his eyebrows.

“That’s not true. I just didn’t expect you to be in such a hurry.”

Shi smiled faintly. “Come on.”

“Okay.” Long nodded. “Then we will go back and prepare for it. Wang Qi and his men will also have to arrange it.”

Shi nodded. “Well, let’s go.”

Wang Qi was looking for them when they got home.

“You’re looking for us?” Long looked at Wang Qi.

Wang Qi nodded. “Yes, we have done what Brother Lin ordered… Assistant Minister Wang of the Ministry of Revenue has agreed.”

Long smiled. “Well, I see. Let’s move on. ”

“Okay.” Wang Qi waited for Long’s orders.

Long handed him the name. “Be careful of this man. He has a weakness, remember.”

After Wang Qi left, Long breathed a sigh of relief.

Shi said faintly. “What’s his number?”

“He’s sixth.” The infiltration plan was still successful.” Long smiled.

Shi nodded lightly. “OK, then let’s go get ready. Don’t waste the time. With Fang Shuoyang as the shield, our actions can be faster and more efficient.”

Long agreed. “Well, in a month, the Eastern Darkness has another worship service. And it will be held in the middle of the Western Mountain, which will be a good opportunity.”

“Well, Western Mountain worship. It’s a great opportunity.”

Long smiled and took Shi’s hand. “Come on, let’s go.”

Shi lowered his head and said, “Okay.”