Quick Wear: The first person to love the host

Chapter 197: The Enemies in the Capital Have a Fall in Love with Each Other 14

Lu Zhu served the tea and snacks, then tactfully left, gently closing the door.

Pei Qingcheng was still asking about what happened in the temple. Su Zi raised his hand to signal him to sit down. He took a sip of tea and interrupted, "Father said that the Huns are invading and we have lost three cities in a row on the border."

"Is what the prince said serious?"

Upon hearing the news, Pei Qingcheng stood up suddenly. He didn't even bother to think about who the lecher who flirted with Su Ziyu was. He only thought that if he could make military achievements, he could get rid of his slavery and perhaps he could overturn the case for the Pei family.

Pei Qingcheng could hardly suppress his excitement. Ever since the Pei family fell into decline, he had been thinking about overturning the verdict for his family all the time, almost to the point of obsession. He had never expected that he would actually wait for this day.

This successive good fortune seemed to have all started since he met Prince Su. He stared at the precious young man in front of him, and an indescribable throbbing surged in his heart, causing his heartbeat to accelerate and he could hardly control himself.

However, this newly budding love was quickly and ruthlessly strangled by him.

Pei Qingcheng knew very well that he was nothing but a criminal slave, and shouldered the heavy responsibility of overturning the verdict for his entire family. He was destined to be a different person from this carefree young man. He had already taken advantage of the favor he had received, and must not involve the young man again.

Thinking of this, he lifted up his clothes and slowly knelt on the ground, his waist still straight, "My Lord, I am deeply grateful for your kindness, and I know that I will never be able to repay you in this lifetime.

However, the war is about to start and the border is in turmoil. The Pei family is a family of military generals. I hope you can agree to let me go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and repay your kindness with military merits."

Seeing him kneeling on the ground and speaking earnestly, how could Su Ziyu not be touched? Pei Qingcheng was just like the bamboo, which would rather break than bend, but now he took the initiative to humble himself and make a request, which was really moving.

"A man's knees are made of gold, why should he kneel down for no reason? Stand up and speak!"

Unexpectedly, this statement backfired. Pei Qingcheng straightened his back, leaned forward and kowtowed with a determined look, "I hope the prince will grant my wish."

The corner of Su Ziyu's eyes twitched slightly, and the hand he stretched out to help someone stopped in mid-air.

He stared down at Pei Qingcheng and could guess what he was thinking to some extent. He was simply worried that Pei Qingcheng would not let him leave. The young man, who had fallen from a high position, was probably unwilling to give up this good opportunity at all costs and wanted to escape the fate of living under someone else's roof.

Although he could understand it, Su Ziyu was still a little unhappy that he was forced to let him go. He had treated this man well after he came and never made things difficult for him.

Could it be that just because of his reputation as a playboy, Pei Qingcheng believed that he would hinder his success?

Or maybe in Pei Qingcheng's heart, he was just a playboy who didn't know right from wrong.

"I can let you go, but there is one condition. If you agree, I will find a way to send you to the army in a fair and honest way, and take good care of your younger sister while you are away, so that you don't have to worry about anything."

"Please speak, my lord."

Su Ziyu thought for a moment, "The battlefield is dangerous, I need you to protect someone for me."

Pei Qingcheng raised his eyes and looked above his head, "Who is it?"

"You know that person." Su Zi was about to say something, then slowly said a name, "Second Prince Li Junze."

The person the prince asked him to protect was actually his cousin. Aren’t they sworn enemies?

Moreover, news of the war on the border has just arrived, and the court has certainly not yet decided on the general who will lead the troops into battle. However, from the prince's tone, it seems that he is certain that person will be the second prince.

Suddenly, the house was quiet and silent.

Pei Qingcheng lowered his eyes, his dark pupils moved, and a flash of inspiration seemed to come to his mind. He recalled the military books, martial arts and medical skills he had studied in recent months. He said in disbelief: "Sir, could it be that you already knew that there would be a war on the border?"

Su Ziyu did not answer, but only asked: "So, are you willing?"

"The Second Prince is Pei's cousin. Even if the Crown Prince doesn't say anything, I will do my best to protect him. However, there is one thing that is unclear. The outside world says that the Crown Prince and the Second Prince are mortal enemies. Why..." He also had to take great pains to make himself protect Li Junze.

He had a vague guess in his mind, but he didn't dare take it seriously.

Su Ziyu smiled slightly, not hiding anything, "I don't know where the feelings come from."

So that's how it is, the Crown Prince is actually in love with the Second Prince!

Hearing the other party admit it himself, Pei Qingcheng's expression froze instantly, his heart sank suddenly, as if being tightly grasped by an invisible force, and breathing became difficult.

Pei Qingcheng could not remember clearly what Su Ziyu said afterwards. He just stood up and said goodbye in a daze.

Looking at his departing back, Su Ziyu thought of the dark circles under his eyes and suddenly said, "Studying hard is a good thing, but you must know that health is the most important thing. If you lose health, the Pei family may really be hopeless."

Pei Qingcheng paused, he did not turn around, just smiled bitterly and said softly, "Thank you for your reminder, my lord."

From that day on, Su's father went out early and came back late every day, and his expression became more and more solemn.

At the same time, the news of the war in the border areas could no longer be concealed. At first, the people did not care and continued to live as usual. However, as a large number of refugees gathered outside the capital, the transportation of supplies was blocked, and prices soared, people finally began to panic.

The refugees outside the city were so hungry that their faces were pale and their bodies were emaciated. Many of them had no choice but to eat tree bark and even mice. They were like a swarm of locusts, leaving no grass behind wherever they passed.

Jingzhao Yi was ordered to strictly prohibit refugees from entering the capital, and set up fences and checkpoints outside the four city gates in the east, west, south and north. A large number of officers and soldiers were sent to garrison there to drive away the refugees and leave them to fend for themselves.

In another courtyard.

Although it was midwinter, the weather was surprisingly good.

Su Ziyu lay quietly in the rocking chair basking in the sun, while Xin He was holding a steaming tonic and sipping it slowly beside him.

Since that day when Su Zi fell into the courtyard, the two met by chance and have now become close friends. Even though they are silent at this moment, the atmosphere is particularly harmonious.

In the side room, Qingluo was eating melon seeds, leaning against the door and looking at the handsome man and beautiful woman. She sighed as she ate, "Luzhu, it would be great if your son liked girls. Look how well he matches my daughter!"

Fortunately, she thought that the prince was interested in her young lady, which was why he was so attentive. However, after going out to inquire, she found out that this prince was not only a well-known playboy in the capital, but also a man who liked male beauty.

Lu Zhu was beside her, also holding a handful of melon seeds, and said casually, "If my young master liked a girl, I'm afraid matchmakers would have already knocked down the door of our house, so how could he have the chance to meet your young lady?"

Hearing the two people's chatter, Xin He and Su Ziyu looked at each other, both feeling a little amused.

The two of them were in sync and blurted out the question almost at the same time, curiously asking: "What kind of men do you like?"