Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler
chapter-212

Some shadow guardians had arrived at Songye City and arranged the residence in advance.

Normally, they rented a residence to live during the trip.

As a matter of fact, they didn’t plan to stay long, so it was suitable to rent a residence instead of buying one.

Even a deep-pocketed man would not willfully buy a residence where he would just stay for a few days.

The residence the guardians rented was quiet big, which was similar with the imperial manor…

Long had little requirements on the residence.

But in Long’s opinion, it was not bad to live more comfortable and happier in a good residence.

“Would you like to walk around the house?” Shi asked after going inside.

“Good idea.” Giving a nod, Long sauntered in the house hand in hand with Shi.

The house had a beautiful setting, and the sea of flowers in the central winding corridor was a feast for the eyes.

“It is a wonderful house. Why was it rented?” Long was puzzled.

“The owner of the house was an old couple. Their children took them to Imperial City. The old couple had lived here for a whole life and were not willing to sell this house, so they rented it.”

“Oh, I see…” Long looked around, “The house was taken good care of. Did they move to Imperial City?”

“Yes, they moved to Imperial City.”

“We come from Imperial City and reside here, while they moved to Imperial City. How coincidental…”

Shi smiled slightly, “Hmm.”

It was time to have lunch after they sauntered in the house for a while.

Long and Shi headed to the main hall for lunch.

Although they just arrived here and shadow guardians had no time to cook, restaurants could provide all kinds of food.

The shadow guardians only need to buy some food from those restaurants.

“These are the special dishes of the biggest restaurant in the city. Qingzhou, have a try.” Long said.

Only Long and Shi had lunch at the table, because no one knew where Liu and Ouyang had gone. So Long enjoyed some private time with Shi…

Ah… as long as they ignored those shadow guardians who were safeguarding them outside.

“Hmm.” Shi responded before tasting those food.

Long also ate some food, then he said, “Those food taste good, but not as good as those cooked by imperial chef. Qingzhou, what do you think?”

Shi nodded, “Yes, exactly.”

Long smiled, “Qingzhou, do you really think so or just chime in with me?”

Shi gave Long a casual glance, “Why do I need to chime in with you?”

“Right.” Long agreed and nodded, “Hmm, you don’t need to do that. So what I said is right.”

“Hmm.” Shi softly responded, with a faint smile in his eyes.

Long and Shi were having their meals while bickering.

Liu and Ouyang still didn’t come back after Long and Shi finished the lunch. Long couldn’t help saying, “Where did the two guys go? Are they having lunch outside?”

“They are not kids anymore.” Shi looked very indifferent.

Blinking, Long caught Shi by the arm and said softly, “Qingzhou… I felt you seemed to be a little cold to Liu… in these two day…. Is it my misconception?”

Shi pursed his lips without saying anything.

Shi had tried best to control himself these days, but Long still perceived his emotion.

As Shi expected, Long not only knew Shi more than Shi imagined, but also could perceive Shi’s change.

Sighing in his heart, Long said softly, “Qingzhou, are you blaming Liu for failing to protect me well?”

Shi tightly pursed his lips after hearing this.

Seeing Shi’s expression, Long confirmed his guess.

“Qingzhou,” Long gave Shi a peck on Shi’s ear, “Listen to me, ok?”

Shi turned to Long, his eyes not calm anymore, “What do you want to say?”

Long gazed at his empress and didn’t flinch at all.

“Qingzhou. It was Liu who intercepted all the enemies and a weird man in black when shadow guardians were all trapped in fight that night. Liu wanted to accompany me. But I’m not good at martial arts. If I stayed with Liu, I would be hurt by those poisonous people and doomed to be killed. Liu intercepted all of the assassins and didn’t let any of them break through his defense. He had several wounds that night. Qingzhou… we couldn’t just see one side of a thing, right? The fact is that he saved my life. The reason that I fell into the hole is that I was too careless…”

Hearing what Long said, Shi kept silent for a long time.

Long knew it was impossible to make Shi bear no grudge in short time.

Long also understood what he said was true, but how many rulers would think from the perspective of their subordinates and show some understanding?

However, Liu was not their subordinate, who was more like a friend.

But Long was the most noble person as well as the one Shi cared so much, so Shi would not forgive any negligence to Long.

If Liu wasn’t good at martial arts, if Liu wasn’t regarded as “a friend’, if Liu didn’t save all the people in Quanzhou, Shi probably had launched an attack to Liu that day.

But Shi refrained.

To bear no grudge completely, it would be possible for or at least not a big problem for the previous Shi who wasn’t poisoned by the most toxic insect.

But Shi at present needed to control his murderous intent all the time…

Long was afraid that Shi would never trust Liu ever if this grudge was not eliminated.

That would be a bad thing for both of them.

Therefore, Long talked about this topic for the sake of Qingzhou, not others.

“Alright, Qingzhou. I know you can come around. Since we’re just full up, let’s get out and go for a stroll?”

Long changed the topic with the purpose of not talking too much on it.

Shi nodded slightly, “Hmm.”

Long held Shi’s hand and went out… Long didn’t loosen Shi’s hand until they got outside of the house.

“Where are we going?” Having no idea where to go when standing outside the house, Long turned to Shi and asked.

Shi answered, “The street is over there.”

“Eh? Alright, let’s go there.”

There were four downtown streets in Songye City.

Long and Shi was heading to the East Street which was said to be the oldest one among the four streets.

As soon as Long and Shi entered the East Street, they felt it was bustling with noise and excitement.

“There are so many people here. Qingzhou, stay close with me.”

“Hmm.” Shi nodded.

Long went in a store with Shi at will.