When the book-traveling little detective meets the two-faced prince

Knowing what Xiao Yihuo wanted to do, Lin Lezhi stopped being shy and sat there comfortably, letting Xiao Yihuo help him treat his wounds.

"It will be a little painful, just bear with it for a while."

Xiao Yihuo's slightly solemn reminder came from behind.

Two days had passed, and the wound that Xiao Yihuo had wrapped with rags had become stuck to the cloth. Spots of blood had seeped out of the white cloth, and the area of the bloodstains gradually expanded as the cloth was removed.

Without even thinking, Lin Lezhi could guess the expression on Xiao Yihuo's face.

He must be frowning, with a cold face and a serious look.

Who can be treated like this?

Being able to have a prince, who is the future emperor, serve me twice in a row and help me treat my wounds is a win-win situation no matter how I think about it.

Make a fortune.

My mind turned again.

Xiao Yihuo is his eldest son. It is only natural for a son to apply medicine to his father.

Think of this.

Lin Lezhi suddenly felt a lot more at ease, and even secretly delighted. At the same time, at Xiao Yihuo's reminder, he held his breath, waiting for the coming pain of flesh being torn apart.

Although Lin Lezhi had prepared himself mentally and Xiao Yihuo had tried to make his movements as gentle as possible, the stinging pain in his shoulder the moment the wound was torn open still made him shrink his shoulders and take a breath.

Seeing Lin Lezhi's shoulders slightly retracted due to pain, the slight inhalation sound and the thin sweat oozing from his forehead, Xiao Yihuo unconsciously stopped the movement of his hands.

"How did you get to know Guan Ziheng?"

Xiao Yihuo resumed his hand movements and asked.

Lin Lezhi didn't expect Xiao Yihuo to ask these questions suddenly. He was stunned. Then he thought of Xiao Yihuo's intention. He probably wanted to divert his attention from his shoulder through conversation.

But it's just a minor skin injury.

This hurts a little.

I can totally bear it, Xiao Yihuo doesn't need to consider this for himself.

Can……

Xiao Yihuo asked this question seemingly casually out of consideration for himself, and he carefully removed the cloth strip.

This concerns one's own actions.

For him at this moment, it was like a comfort, or also like a painkiller, which gave his heavy and tight heart some relief, and even the tearing wound was not so painful anymore.

Then, the moment the ointment touched the skin, it felt cool and relieved the burning and stinging sensation in my shoulders.

Lin Lezhi's eyes darkened, wavering slightly, then he exhaled lightly, opened his heart and said, "Ziheng and I met at the market three months ago. His parents died when he was young, and he made a living by selling calligraphy and paintings. He was an excellent calligrapher and painter, but because he didn't know martial arts, some scoundrels often went to his stall to cause trouble. I couldn't stand it, so I helped him and taught those scoundrels a lesson for him."

"When he learned that I was wandering around and had nowhere to stay, he invited me to live with him. Although he had very little money, he spent almost all his savings to buy the best food and wine and entertained me at his home."

During the time when Lin Lezhi lowered his eyes and spoke, Xiao Yihuo had already applied the medicine to Lin Lezhi and sat aside waiting for the ointment to dry slightly.

"You know, Ziheng... is actually not as timid and cowardly as he appears to be. He is very strong and brave inside, and he is very careful and attentive."

Lin Lezhi looked at Xiao Yihuo, a smile appearing on his lips, but this smile was mixed with grief and sadness, so it looked a little forced.

He said slowly, "He knew that I had offended those scoundrels, but he still dared to invite me to live with him. He knew that my identity was unknown, but he still believed my lies and accompanied me all the way here. He knew that there might be no return, but he still came to the island to find me and said that we should go back together."

"But I..." Lin Lezhi lowered his eyes, his eyes full of sadness and self-blame, and said: "I broke my promises time and time again, and put him in danger time and time again."

After saying that, the air fell into silence.

Just when Lin Lezhi thought that Xiao Yihuo was not going to say anything, Xiao Yihuo suddenly said, "I believe he knows everything you said."

Listen and.

Lin Lezhi's eyes paused for a moment, then he looked up at Xiao Yihuo. Facing Lin Lezhi's bewildered gaze, Xiao Yihuo continued with a serious look, "Even if I knew, I would still go forward without hesitation. Not for anything else, but because you are his friend and confidant."

Xiao Yihuo's words made Lin Lezhi's originally confused eyes suddenly sparkle with star-like light.

But another voice also arose in my heart, denying myself.

Is he really worthy of being Ziheng’s friend?

Can afford it.

The word "confidant"?

It was clearly the voice in his heart, and Lin Lezhi was sure that he did not say it out loud, but Xiao Yihuo's eyes, looking directly into his, seemed to be able to see through people's hearts and had already understood the dark thoughts deep in his heart.

When Lin Lezhi wanted to escape, Xiao Yihuo turned his head away and looked at Lin Lezhi's shoulder.

At this moment.

The ointment applied on the shoulder has almost dried.

Xiao Yihuo reached out and pulled the sleeve that was hanging on Lin Lezhi's arm back to his shoulder.

From this angle, Lin Lezhi couldn't see what Xiao Yihuo's expression was at the moment, but he could clearly hear every word he uttered.

He spoke in a nonchalant yet serious tone, "He went out to fetch water and boil medicine this morning even though he had not yet cleared himself of suspicion. He did so in the hope that his friend would get better as soon as possible. If you continue to be depressed and fail to clear his name, you will be betraying his kindness and trust in you."

Xiao Yihuo's words suddenly woke Lin Lezhi up.

Every word touches my heart.

The fog condensed in my heart seemed to be penetrated by a ray of sunlight and gradually dissipated.

Xiao Yihuo originally wanted to help Lin Lezhi tidy up his clothes at once, but Lin Lezhi suddenly felt panic for no reason. He quickly turned aside with evasive eyes, and took over and roughly pulled up his clothes.

Lin Lezhi's hands, which were gripping the edge of his clothes, tightened unconsciously.

at last……

I said the words that I should have said earlier but have been stuck in my heart.

"Thank you."

Lin Lezhi spoke briefly and softly. If it weren't for Xiao Yihuo's excellent hearing, he would have almost not heard it.

and……

The reason why Lin Lezhi suddenly felt panicky was not because he was afraid that the two male CPs he wrote in his book would come true.

Nor did he feel ashamed because Xiao Yihuo had guessed his true feelings.

But...

Xiao Yihuo's concern for him and the words he had just said made him feel inexplicably uneasy.

To be precise, it was moving.

It was precisely because he sensed this clear and indescribable emotion that made him feel even more helpless and even frightened, and he began to want to escape.

From small to large.

There are very few people who truly care about themselves.

Apart from grandpa, there is only Ji Hang.

That's why he died in the house until he rotted and became full of maggots, and no one cared.

If someone cared, he wouldn't have come into this world by accident.

what…

wrong.

When his body rots, becomes infested with maggots, and emits a foul stench, there will probably still be people who care.

Lin Lezhi secretly mocked and joked in his heart.

嗏

Not funny.

After coming into this world, the moments he spent with Guan Ziheng brought him great comfort, and Ziheng was also a person who treated him sincerely.

but…

Without exception.

them……

None of them had a good ending.