The Path of the Cannon Fodder's Counterattack

Ch-61

Compared to before, he had matured a lot. Lan Wei's young and tender face appeared as if it has undergone great changes because of his darker complexion.

The arrogant and haughty atmosphere, which originally surrounded him, turned steady and reserved.

When Ling Xiao saw this kind of Lan Wei, he did not know what he should say.

Facing Ling Xiao's sight, Lan Wei felt complicated and lowered his head. The man was as handsome as before, his slender beauty hidden under the white brocaded clothes. If he compare him to the one who only wore eunuch uniform before, Ling Xiao changed beyond recognition, becoming more noble and graceful.

This made Lan Wei realize that Ling Xiao was different now. Not only is his current identity, but perhaps even his way of thinking is now different. Because of his new identity, he could no longer be as casual as he was before with him. Lan Wei felt at loss at the thought and closed his eyes, losing the desire to speak for a moment.

So the two just looked at each other in dismay, remaining silent. The atmosphere turned extremely awkward in an instant.

In the end, the one that broke the silence was the maid. "General Lan Wei, the Master has ordered this subordinate to lead Young Master to visit Shao Country's Second Prince, would you escort him?"

Lan Wei was very surprised. Wanting to make sure he had heard right, he turned to face the maid, "The Emperor wants Ling Xiao... no, the King Consort to visit the Second Prince?"

The maid nodded, replying, "Yes, and so, we would like to ask the General to escort the Young Master."

Lan Wei pursed his lips and contemplated for a while, then he lightly shook his head and smiled at the maid, "May I speak to the King Consort for a moment?"

Hearing Lan Wei's request, the maid glanced at Ling Xiao, then bowed her head and retreated a few steps, saluting, "As you wish."

After saying so, the maid turned and walked to a farther place, leaving Lan Wei and Ling Xiao along where they stood.

Once Lan Wei saw the maid had gone far enough, he immediately advanced forward and pulled Ling Xiao's hand, seriously saying, "Take the maid who brought you here and immediately go back."

Ling Xiao frowned and tired to retrieve his arm, but was unable to fling off Lan Wei's restriction. He unhappily stared at Lan Wei, "What is the meaning of this?"

"Go back." Lan Wei appeared both very serious and very dedicated.

There was fire in Lan Wei's eyes, which combined with his solemn and respectful appearance, gave him a very earnest and unrefusable expression.

Ling Xiao still struggled, yet seeing that expression, he silently calmed down. Still confused, he asked, "Lan Wei, just what is the meaning of all this?"

"That should be my line." Lan Wei pursed his lips, "Ling Xiao, just what are you trying to do?"

"...Me?" Ling Xiao sneered, "Didn't you hear? The Emperor sent me here, so I came to see Fu..."

Ling Xiao had not even finished speaking when Lan Wei interrupted him, annoyed, "Can't you even tell that the Emperor is just testing you with this?"

Ling Xiao stared blankly. His face froze and then moved to a serious one.

The Emperor was testing him?

That serious expression assured Lan Wei of the importance that Ling Xiao assigns to the matter as well as the latter's determination. Calming his impatient and moved heart, he released Ling Xiao and said, "News of Fu Yujun wanting to take you as his wife spread all over Shao Country and was constantly talked about. The Emperor was in Shao Country as well when it happened. Did you think he would not mind it? You are the Emperor's King Consort."