Jiang Chen was seized by the waist. In response, his little hands grab one of his uncle"s wrist with the very intention to rebel.Sparks almost flew between the two.
The child glared hatefully at this corrupted adult while the uncle eyed his nephew desperately.
"Brat, it"s our chance to escape!"
Jiang Liu screamed in his thoughts wis.h.i.+ng that this small child would hear him. At first, Jiang Chen wanted to scowl at the disgusting look that this adult is sending him, but then, when Jiang Liu pointed at the emperor with his pouting lips, everything clicked in his mind.
As a smart child, Jiang Chen weighted his priority. Thinking that at his age, he doesn"t need his pride yet, he willingly darts toward Jiang Liu and even sent him an urgent look.Jiang Liu caught him and easily carried him up.
"My good nephew! You finally prove that the same blood runs within our vines!"
Celebrating early, Jiang Liu made a victory fist under his sleeves.
In Wei Yi Yi"s eyes, it was a blunt show of betrayal; an act of survival for Jiang Chen"s; and a mix of both for Jiang Liu--- maybe with a bit of good intention to give s.p.a.ce to husband and wife.
"Sixth Brother," Jiang Yu called out. "You came into the palace and didn"t even bothered to greet Zhen?"With just one sentence, Jiang Liu"s escape path was blocked off. With cold sweats running at his back, he said, "Greetings Your Majesty."As there is only a couch and a table and the servants are missing when needed, Jiang Liu, much to his fear, have no choice but to slumps back at his sit.He moved inch by inch until he"s at the very edge. He even wishes that the hand rest would disappear so he could sit with just half of his b.u.t.t. Every distance away is counted as every safe distance!"You seem idle enough to visit my empress. Zhen"s orders, I a.s.sume you"re done with it?" Jiang Yu took hold of Wei Yi Yi so that she could lean more securely on his stomach.He then keeps on sending a look towards Jiang Liu."Such an intimate position! And his Royal Brother doesn"t mind showing!" Jiang Liu cannot control the tug on his lips. He opened his fan to cover up.In his lap, Jiang Chen felt his excitement. The child wanted to roll his eyes and say, "You mean awkward!"Jiang Yu coughed."...No..." Jiang Liu replied carefully."Then what are you doing here? Not only you defied the orders from your superior, but you also went and disturbed the empress!"With the emperor berating him with such close distance, Jiang Liu jolted. His body immediately reacted and pushed Jiang Chen down to sat in the middle.Jiang Chen almost shrieked. He backed away from Jiang Yu"s side and jammed himself to Jiang Liu. His uncle acted shamelessly by pus.h.i.+ng him towards the front and hide behind him.If only the emperor is not acting like a tough wall, he would rather hide behind his aunt! But now he"s stuck with such unreliable excuse of an adult!While holding Jiang Chen to remain in the middle, Jiang Liu explains, "...This brother just brought some doc.u.ments and materials for the empress to look at.""Oh?" Jiang Yu glared at him. "What kind of?""Gossip materials!" thought immediately by both Wei Yi Yi and Jiang Liu.Jiang Liu starts to direct teary eyes towards Wei Yi Yi. Jiang Chen too, send some looks towards her.Wei Yi Yi, "..."By this time, Tang Mei has returned with some ice.It took away Jiang Yu"s attention from Jiang Liu and the three sigh in momentary relief.Wei Yi Yi has been putting pressure to her cheeks and remained silent since the start. She doesn"t know what would she need the ice for any more as her bleeding stopped already.After Tang Mei wrapped it in a handkerchief, Wei Yi Yi stops her from serving and move to take it herself.Jiang Yu intercepted her and took the ice. He moved closer so that Wei Yi Yi could lean on his chest instead then he hold the ice for her.The cold sensation unexpectedly touched her chin rather than her cheeks. Flinching in pain, she didn"t notice that it was swelling."...Emperor..." Jiang Liu carefully called out. "This brother ask to be excused..."As much as he would like to appreciate the view, there are times that he couldn"t pretend to be oblivious and ignore the danger lurking over his head!With cold tone, Jiang Yu said, "It"s still early. Come with Zhen back to the imperial study.""Ah? What for?""It"s a busy season, you"re ought to lend me a hand.""Royal Brother, I just remember something I need to finish by today," Jiang Liu send another distressed look at Wei Yi Yi.Jiang Yu caught him in the act and glare with murderous intent towards his useless brother."A joke! It"s just a joke, your majesty! I"ll come with you wherever is it! Even if it"s the end of the word! Really!""Jiang Liu! Be serious!""Aiyo brother, I"m serious!" With Jiang Liu constantly dunking behind Jiang Chen, it doesn"t seem believable.Jiang Yu felt more and more irritated.His brother put his works on hold and delay them all the time. Not only that, he"ll make many excuses not to attend court.There are times that Jiang Liu would pretend to help but in reality, he only run out of people to bother.Jiang Yu put up with this all the time and tried to slowly bring him to the right track.But when he came in just then and saw him idly chatting with Wei Yi Yi, Jiang Yu suddenly snapped.He was so busy that most he could do is drop by for a few minutes in a day. And yet this lazy brother of his was just munching some snacks, sitting so comfortably under the sun and bothering his wife to his heart"s content.Enough is enough. He"ll make it so that this brother of his will start to take some responsibility off of his shoulders already!"Boss! Boss! You"re pressing too much! It hurts!" Wei Yi Yi cried out suddenly."Ah? Are you alright? How much does it hurt?"When the emperor turned around to console Wei Yi Yi, Jiang Chen then send a glare at his eldest uncle"s back.Jiang Liu saw him and swiftly covered his eyes."Don"t look for death!" Jiang Liu whispered.Jiang Chen growled at him."What kind of dog are you?! Don"t you dare bite me!"Feeling the commotion, Jiang Yu turn to look. "What are you two doing?""Nothing!" The two echoed each other then returned to act close.