AMLFS Chapter 90
by VolareSupporting the body leaning against his back, Sun Shu carried him deeper into the woods.
The body on his back was so light that Sun Shu wondered if this person had ever eaten a full meal at home.
How could a grown man be so frail?
No longer needing to walk, Liang Xiuzhu hummed a cheerful tune contentedly on his back, casually breaking off a small twig from a roadside branch and waving it in his hand.
He seemed to be in a very good mood, not at all like someone fleeing for their life.
Listening to the lighthearted melody he sang, Sun Shu frowned, regretting his actions somewhat. He didn’t know what had gotten into him.
He clearly should have just left him there to fend for himself; after all, his life or death had nothing to do with him.
But…
Shaking his head, he wondered if the little tune was making him feel restless.
“Stop singing,” Sun Shu said abruptly, carrying him on his back.
“Is it not good?” Sensing his mood, Liang Xiuzhu stopped humming and tilted his head to ask.
“This is what my mother used to sing, the most famous song in the capital’s brothels back then. It was worth a thousand gold pieces for a single performance. Singing it for you is really giving you a bargain.”
Seeing that he didn’t answer, Liang Xiuzhu began to talk to himself, feeling that this man was truly unromantic and terribly boring.
Since he still needed his help, Liang Xiuzhu didn’t dare to be presumptuous. He had no choice but to keep quiet and close his mouth.
The two of them continued in silence, traversing the woods. The only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the snapping of twigs underfoot.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Carrying him, Sun Shu felt that the feeling of restlessness hadn’t subsided with the cessation of the tune; instead, it had intensified.
He could only quicken his pace forward, wanting to find a way out as soon as possible.
Once they reached the Northwest, they would part ways, and there would be no further connection between them.
Liang Xiuzhu was completely oblivious to Sun Shu’s state. He was someone who couldn’t stand loneliness and was feeling quite bored being carried.
He simply began to study Sun Shu’s physique, embracing his arm without needing to be told.
Liang Xiuzhu’s hand wandered restlessly over his shoulder.
The shoulder beneath his hand was very broad, offering a strong sense of security to the touch. He then patted his back, which was also firm.
Liang Xiuzhu’s eyes were full of envy; what a great physique!
And so handsome, he must captivate many unmarried young women.
If only he could have such a strong and healthy body.
Thinking of this, the expression on Liang Xiuzhu’s face became somewhat dim.
He had never been liked by his father because he looked too effeminate, and he had been bullied since childhood because of his mother’s low status.
Even after growing up, he was ridiculed for his face and looked down upon everywhere. He had originally had the heart to achieve something.
But because of his outstanding looks, he was sent by his own father as a pawn to powerful people to serve them with his body.
Sun Shu felt his hand wandering over his body, and his expression immediately turned disgusted.
“Can your hands be more still? Don’t use your methods of serving people with your body on me.”
Liang Xiuzhu’s thoughts were pulled back, and he felt a sharp sting from the sarcasm in his words. His heart felt as if it had been stabbed hard.
He felt humiliated.
Liang Xiuzhu had always been aware of Sun Shu’s contempt for him. He had known it from the first glance in the Ning Wang Mansion’s courtyard.
Although he could understand, he still felt wronged in his heart. He had no choice in any of this.
His appearance was like this, seducing Prince Ning was like this, and now escaping as a substitute for Prince Ning’s consort was also like this.
Everything was beyond his control.
Liang Xiuzhu’s voice was somewhat cold, and his face carried a self-deprecating expression, very different from his usual carefree appearance.
“Sun Shu, do you really hate me?”
“……..”
Sun Shu didn’t answer, carrying him forward in silence. But he could feel Liang Xiuzhu’s emotional changes, and he didn’t know what to say.
He felt that his words just now had been a bit too much.
It was true that he had a prejudice against Liang Xiuzhu, but it hadn’t reached the point of hatred.
He didn’t understand how someone could eagerly do things to serve people with their body, especially since Liang Xiuzhu was from a noble family and could have achieved something as a man. Coupled with Liang Xiuzhu’s touchiness, Sun Shu had concluded that Liang Xiuzhu was that kind of person.
Seeing Sun Shu like this again, Liang Xiuzhu didn’t need to look to know that Sun Shu’s expression must be disdainful at this moment.
Normally, he wouldn’t have cared.
But today, for some reason, Liang Xiuzhu suddenly felt very uncomfortable, as if he couldn’t breathe.
Struggling on his back, his emotions seemed to burst like a dam.
His tone was resolute: “Put me down! Anyway, you look down on me, so why bother being so hypocritical?”
As he spoke, he struggled desperately on his back, regardless of the consequences. Sun Shu was made unsteady by his violent movements.
He had no choice but to put him down.
As soon as he put him down, Sun Shu glared at him and frowned, scolding, “What temper are you throwing again? Now is not the time…”
He was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
“Yes, yes, yes! Anyway, I’m just a burden. Deputy General Sun doesn’t need to worry.”
Enraged by the impatience and annoyance on his face, Liang Xiuzhu simply gave up and roared at him.
“So what if I serve people with my body? Was that my choice? If you were in my situation, could you be any more noble than me?”
Sun Shu saw that he was emotionally agitated, and the words he spoke were also sharp and harsh. For a moment, he didn’t know how to respond, not knowing how he had suddenly become like this.
The silent forest became quiet again, with only Liang Xiuzhu’s voice echoing.
Suddenly, he felt like a clown. A huge sense of powerlessness and shame swept over him.
Standing in place, Liang Xiuzhu’s chest rose and fell, and his fair face turned crimson due to emotional agitation. Looking at Sun Shu, who was standing quietly watching him in front of him,
Liang Xiuzhu shook his head, hooked his lips, and gave a sarcastic smile. He abandoned Sun Shu and limped forward.
Standing in place, watching his staggering steps in the forest, a look of bewilderment rose on Sun Shu’s face, and his lips moved,
But in the end, he didn’t say anything.
On the other side, the troops from Hanzhou had already been assembled. Lin Rugui supported Song Zigen, who was barely able to get out of bed, towards the carriage.
Song Huaixi and Zhao Fangye stood together, watching them get into the carriage.
Lin Rugui got into the carriage and settled Song Zigen down.
Lifting the curtain of the carriage, she said to them, “Thank you for your trouble, Prince. Huaixi must be obedient on the journey and not cause trouble for the Prince.”
“I know, Mother!” Song Huaixi nodded obediently.
Song Lianyu and Zhao Qiongwan also walked towards the carriage. Song Lianyu saw them coming and approached the two of them.
“Huaixi, why haven’t you come to see your brother these past few days?” Song Lianyu reached out and touched his head, asking with a smile.
Song Huaixi honestly replied, “Mother said, I can’t disturb brother and sister-in-law. She said you’re planning to…”
“Cough cough! Alright, Huaixi.” Song Lianyu quickly stopped him, coughing awkwardly twice.
Zhao Qiongwan, who was standing aside, also had a shy look on her face.
After experiencing imprisonment, Lin Rugui was worried that the Song family had no descendants. Her words hinted that the two of them should hurry up and have a child.
Naturally, she wanted to give the young couple some time to themselves; wouldn’t it be bad if Song Huaixi went?
Song Huaixi looked puzzled, closed his mouth, but was a little curious in his heart. When he and Zhao Fangye returned to the carriage,
Song Huaixi boldly asked what he wanted to know.
Lying in Zhao Fangye’s arms, he asked, “Why didn’t brother let me finish just now? And why is sister-in-law’s face red?”
Zhao Fangye chuckled and reached out to pinch his face. He had clearly done everything that needed to be done, but this little fool was still ignorant of matters between men and women.
Lowering his eyes to look at him, he said casually, “I’m afraid it won’t be long before your brother and sister-in-law will give you a little nephew.”
“Little nephew? Why? Where will he come from?”
Song Huaixi looked a little bewildered, not understanding why he would have a little nephew out of nowhere.
Seeing that he was really curious, Zhao Fangye leaned closer and whispered something in his ear. Song Huaixi’s face turned hot, and he looked enlightened.
The next moment, he said something shocking: “Then will you and I have a little nephew too?”