WMSG Chapter 98

Chapter 98: Chapter Ninety-Eight Are We Considered Reconciled, Right?

Ye Yueshen turned over, very close to Gong Xunwu, their noses less than a fist apart. After a moment of silence, Ye Yueshen suddenly said, “Kiss me.”

Gong Xunwu suspected he had misheard and didn’t dare do anything.

Ye Yueshen’s eyelashes trembled, and he asked, “Won’t you kiss me?”

This time, confirming it wasn’t his imagination, Gong Xunwu reached out, cupping the back of Ye Yueshen’s head, and kissed him, only to be pushed away by Ye Yueshen who pressed against his chest.

Gong Xunwu began to wonder again if he had a fever and was delirious. He was now a little unsure whether it was his imagination or reality and immediately wanted to apologize.

Ye Yueshen softly spoke, “Not a deep kiss, just kiss my forehead, my face is fine too.”

In his heart, Ye Yueshen had always been a refined young master, and he had never associated him with desire. The few times it had happened were when he had taken the initiative to drag him into the abyss. Suddenly hearing these words from Ye Yueshen, Gong Xunwu felt his temples throb.

Although puzzled, Gong Xunwu still slowly leaned in, giving Ye Yueshen plenty of time to push him away. Ye Yueshen didn’t push him away and even leaned forward slightly. So, Gong Xunwu first kissed Ye Yueshen’s forehead, then, after thinking for a moment, he kissed his soft cheeks on both sides.

Gong Xunwu felt his heart beating very fast. He thought Ye Yueshen was going to say something, but unexpectedly, Ye Yueshen closed his eyes and planned to sleep.

Soon, Ye Yueshen’s breathing evened out as he fell asleep. Gong Xunwu’s heart, however, beat faster and faster. Recovering what he had lost didn’t bring him peace of mind. Instead, he felt extremely afraid, fearing that he wouldn’t be able to hold onto the opportunity he had finally begged for.

He was too nervous, even feeling a little dizzy. With his heart pounding wildly, he didn’t know how he fell asleep.

The next morning, Gong Xunwu opened his eyes first. He subconsciously tightened his arms, and as his consciousness returned, he remembered that he was in Ye Yueshen’s bed, naturally holding Ye Yueshen in his arms.

He was startled, fearing that his unconscious movements might wake Ye Yueshen. He carefully lowered his head to look; Ye Yueshen was still nestled in his chest, sleeping soundly.

He felt a sweetness that was almost a burden, like holding a soft but fragile piece of tofu, unable to let go but also unable to use force.

After another moment of torment, Ye Yueshen also woke up. He didn’t show any dissatisfaction with sleeping in Gong Xunwu’s arms. He turned over, then turned back again, his beautiful eyes blinking as he looked at Gong Xunwu.

“Kiss me,” Ye Yueshen said.

Again with those words. This time, Gong Xunwu had experience. He carefully leaned in and kissed Ye Yueshen’s forehead, then his cheeks on both sides.

Ye Yueshen stared at him for a while, then softly said, “When I was little, I lived in someone else’s house. They had a child about my age. His mother would kiss his forehead after coaxing him to sleep. She loved her child very much, and I envied her child.”

Gong Xunwu’s heart ached as he listened. He hadn’t been an easily soft-hearted person before, but Ye Yueshen easily saying these words made him hear immense pain and hardship.

“Really loved,” Ye Yueshen exhaled softly, “I always hoped someone would love me very much, but you were too awful. I hated the way you treated me, and I have a lot of dissatisfaction with you.”

Gong Xunwu immediately pledged his loyalty, “I will reflect on everything you said, and I will do my best to treat you well in the future.”

“You can only touch me when my anger subsides,” Ye Yueshen told him, “You are too rough, and I don’t like it. Also, I’m actually very afraid of pain.”

Gong Xunwu realized that he hadn’t been wrongly accused of the things he was hated for, “I’m sorry, I’ll listen to you from now on.” He paused, then foreshadowed, “But there will always be times when I can’t help myself. If you’re not satisfied, then scold me, hit me.”

Ye Yueshen frowned, “Look at you, unrepentant. It’s not even time for that yet, and you’re not even willing to say a nice word now.”

“I…” Gong Xunwu felt like he was about to be hated again, he hurriedly grabbed Ye Yueshen’s hand, “That’s not what I meant, I…”

“Never mind, it’s not time for you to say these things yet,” Ye Yueshen said, then yawned. He was a little sleepy again, and Gong Xunwu immediately reached out and gently patted his back, coaxing, “Go back to sleep, be good.”

Ye Yueshen held his hand, “I can fall asleep on my own, I don’t need you to pat me.”

“Okay,” Gong Xunwu acted very obedient.

Ye Yueshen closed his eyes, but he didn’t actually plan to sleep. In a while, Ju Su would come to change Gong Xunwu’s dressing, and it would be unseemly for her to see him still lying in bed.

“Yueshen,” Gong Xunwu called him, “Are we considered reconciled, right?”

He originally didn’t dare to ask, but if this matter wasn’t clearly stated, his heart would be in turmoil. After asking, he regretted it, especially fearing that Ye Yueshen would give an ambiguous answer.

After a while, Ye Yueshen opened a slit in his eyes and peeked. Gong Xunwu was staring blankly at him.

Ye Yueshen couldn’t bear it and hummed in affirmation.

Gong Xunwu hugged him tightly. Ye Yueshen grunted as he was squeezed tightly and couldn’t speak.

They embraced for a long time until the maid knocked on the door. Only then did Gong Xunwu reluctantly let go of him. Ye Yueshen rubbed the flesh of his cheeks that had been squeezed and got out of bed to put on his clothes before letting her in.

Yinjian said with a troubled expression, “The people from His Highness’ side are waiting outside the courtyard gate and have already asked twice if the Young Master is awake. What should we do?”

“Let him in.”

Yan Kui looked like he hadn’t slept all night, with some green under his eyes, but he was energetic when speaking sarcastically. He saluted Ye Yueshen and then went in to report to Gong Xunwu, “The Miao people have all been caught. This matter isn’t related to the Fifth Prince. These people were dead soldiers hired by the Marquis’s cousin.”

Ye Yueshen was very surprised, “Are you talking about Yuan Bianyin?”

“Correct,” Yan Kui turned to Ye Yueshen, “He also had a hand in the Crown Prince’s rebellion. The guards have already taken him away to be interrogated. He’s involved in the assassination of a prince, planning treason, and attempted jailbreak. This time, even the Marquis won’t be able to help him get out.”

Ye Yueshen hadn’t had much contact with Yuan Bianyin, but it wasn’t hard to discover Yuan Bianyin’s ambition. Yuan Bianyin’s ending today was truly surprising.

He had originally thought that he would at most be a sycophant, but he didn’t expect him to dare take such a big risk.

Yan Kui said, “He was too daring, actually daring to dream of contributing to the establishment of a new emperor. But he had bad judgment and followed the wrong master. The deposed Crown Prince had no ability to ascend the throne at all.”