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Chapter 15 Imprinted

"Wangye shouldn't listen to other's random gossip. This lowly official has never treated Song-er unfairly"

His teeth clattered as he spoke, the muscles of his face trembling uncontrollably. Forehead buried deeply in front of those black boots, cold sweats stained the ground in front of him.

He never thought that in only half a month's time, Song Song has already occupied such an important position in Li Xiao's heart, becoming his untouchable wrath scale.

Just as this thought crossed his mind, he suddenly looked up. His anxious line of sight looked towards Song Song, begging: "Song-er, Song-er say something. When has dad treated you unfairly? Song-er?"

Song Song did not spare him even half a glance, but instead looked towards that man. Li Xiao slightly turned his head, and gazed back quietly. At this moment, Li Xiao was like an arrow in Song Song's hands, already pulled tight. He only had to release, then that man would instantly shoot out like a vengeful malicious spirit.

With the ruffling sound of clothes, Song Song arrived in front of LI Xiao and pulled at his hand: "If your highness think this courtyard isn't good enough, then we can just change it."

Li Xiao didn't move. When paranoid, it was difficult for him to move on from one thought to the next, trapped by the devastating bloodthirsty killing intent in his heart.

In the hall, everyone's hearts were all beating wildly in thoracic cavity, hard enough to cause chest pains. Everyone hoped that Song Song could pacify this lunatic, even though reason told them that this wasn't very likely.

Li Xiao didn't move. When he's about to have an episode, even if many words entered his ears, it was difficult for them to enter his brain in a short period of time. Song Song continued to pick up the man's other hand, tried out pulling him towards a chair, coaxing him: "Father is old. Don't scare him too much."

Song Guogong saw with the corner of his eyes, the black shoes in front of him turn and then slowly move away. He gasped a deep breath. While Song Song was turning Li Xiao, he took the opportunity to climb up carefully from the ground and, softly and quietly, backed away. The servants to the side followed suit, and upon reaching the exit, they left running for their lives.

Madam Song also heard about Song Song wanting to switch living quarters, and was just walking this way. When turning the corners, she didn't look too carefully, and ran right into Song Guogong. She was abruptly knocked ass first on the floor and yelled loudly: "Why are you running?!"

"Shut up." Song Guogong glared at her with a blackened face. "The king is acting crazy right now."

Madam Song's face paled. She was helped up by her personal momo. "Did did he kill anyone?"

"No." Song Guogong saw her afraid and said sympathetically: "Song-er is soothing him. We took the chance to escape."

"Song Song is still inside?" A gleam of light appeared in madam Song's eyes. Taking advantage of the mad king's condition, if it's possible to stimulate him a little more, then wouldn't Song Song be dead meat?

The corners of her mouth couldn't resist uprising. The Song family steward, however, began to worry: "That's right. Gongzi is still dealing with the mad king. Will he be okay?"

Song Guogong pursed his lips in consideration.

Although originally he did want to use Li Xiao to elevate his family's social standing, when they received the emperor's edict, he even felt it was a good thing. But after experiencing this mess, he discovered that Li Xiao's favor towards Song Song to the Song family did not signify a big golden thigh. Instead, the mad king was more like a vengeful spirit who can come anytime and annihilate the Song family. This spirit seemed to be very easily incited by Song Song to help him get his revenge. This was not a good thing.

He just happened to follow the same line of thought as madam Song. If Song Song could be murdered by the mad king Anyways, now that it's been confirmed that the crown prince will inherit the throne, even though the current emperor attached great importance to Li Xiao, who's to say for the future ruler. He definitely won't leave a man who could lose control anytime at his side.

While they were plotting, Song Song already placated Li Xiao. The man calmed down, looking at the currently emptied room, his face darkened again:

"Where is he?"

You scared him away.

Song Song couldn't resist laughing. At this time, the young Qi Haoyun suddenly scooted close from the side, big round eyes stared cautiously at Li Xiao: "Wangye.... Do you have any orders?"

"Tell them to make available the best courtyard here. Let wangfei move in there."

"We haven't married yet...."

Song Song had to remind him. Li Xiao didn't reply. Qi Haoyun looked over at Song Song after receiving the order. The latter didn't get a chance to speak yet, Li Xiao already put on a cold face: "Hurry up and go."

Song Song added: "Wangye won't hurt me. Hurry and go."

Qi Haoyun glanced at Li Xiao with uncertainty. Then, before the man got angry, he skedaddled away.

The room emptied. An arm suddenly hooked around Song Song's waist, and he found himself sitting on Li Xiao's leg. The man touched his hand for a bit, then brought it up to his lips for a kiss. The tension between his brows carried a hint of grumpiness.

Qi Haoyun just turned the corner when he heard the crisp clear sound of someone getting slapped. "This madam ordered you to go, so you should go obediently. Why's there so much nonsense?"

He walked closer and found madam Song punishing a maid. The maid was kneeling on the floor, crying: "But wangye will kill me"

"If you were killed by wangye, you would bring honor to your ancestors."

What kind of situation was this? Qi Haoyun's thoughts spun in a circle, then he suddenly stepped forward. "Stop!"

Madam Song saw that this was someone who belonged to Li Xiao, immediately withdrew her hand, asking warmly: "Is wangye feeling better?"

"Wangye wants you guys to clear out the best courtyard available for the future wangfei to live in."

Qi Haoyun finished relaying the message, then saw her unhappy face. He looked over at Song Guogong who was standing to the side. Suddenly, an idea sparked. He deliberately continued: "He also said, the courtyard that madam currently lives in was perfect."

Madam Song's face instantly turned green. To the side, Song Guogong also didn't expect Li Xiao would say something like this. However, Qi Haoyun passed him the hat: "But of course, in the Song estate, the words of the master is what counts. It's almost time to retire to sleep, please make your decision soon."

Qi Haoyun didn't bother with what they think, and left back around the corner when he finished speaking.

When he disappeared, Song Guogong immediately ordered people to make preparations. Madam Song practically exploded: "He dares to covet my courtyard. Husband, husband. What are you doing?"

Song Guogong finished instructing. A group of servants very quickly began their work. Madam Song followed him into the room, and said incredibly: "You're really going to give my courtyard to that bastard child? Is he in charge or are you in charge? Say something! You can't even master your own house? You're not even a man"

"Pa!" with a loud sound, Song Guogong, who reached his last straw, slapped her face with one palm. In lieu of her surprised, inconceivable gaze, he said sternly: "This wasn't Song Song's request. It was wangye's orders! Didn't you understand that kid's meaning? I am in charge of this estate. If the task is not completed properly, the mad king will definitely blame me! Do you really want me to die?!"

With his gaze locked on to her, madam Song seemed like she finally understood. Of course she doesn't want her own man to die. She actually liked him or else she wouldn't have insisted on marrying him despite Xiang Fu marrying him first. However, at the moment, she, who was trying to cause trouble, did seem like she didn't care about whether he lived or died. Madam Song could only let go of her anger, and say with eyes full of tears and grievances: "Then then I should just give him my courtyard?

"He will only live there for half a month and then move out after the wedding."

In response to her crying, Song Guogong also softened his tone. He patted madam Song's shoulder and hugged her for a moment, frustration showing between his brows.

When Song Song was brought to the new courtyard, he was somewhat stunned. Li Xiao asked: "How is this courtyard?"

Song Song laughed: "This is indeed the best courtyard of the Song estate."

Li Xiao examined all around, expression much more at ease.

Song Song came here before, when madam Song had ordered him to fetch tea and pour water. Either way, as long as he was alive, then he was like a thorn in madam Song's eyes.

Once again walking into this house, he suddenly noticed that everything had been changed. No matter the bedding, or the incense, or the table and chairs, all were switched to a new set. This time, the steward was very efficient in completing this task. Every cabinet and drawers were stuffed full of new clothes. Song Song reached out to pick one out and saw the design was from a certain tailor from the capital. Suddenly, he couldn't resist laughing again: "He probably bought out all of the ready-made clothes in the capital, huh?"

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow, reached out to touch the material and said: "Barely counts as mid grade quality. Still not diligent enough."

"How can the Song family match our highness's extravagance." Song Song praised him: "Since these clothes fit me pretty well, we can bring them with us when we leave. It can save us some expenses."

"We didn't have our wedding, yet already thinking about how to save money for this king?"

Song Song didn't rebuke him, and said with some seriousness: "Since we're married, I definitely will support your highness wholeheartedly."

Madam Song was really stingy. Everything in her room was moved out completely. Song Song looked left and right.

(Note: this sentence seems really random. But I think what the author meant here was that Song Song wanted to take away some of madam Song's possessions just like how his mother's possessions were taken away after she died. But unfortunately, madam Song moved everything in her room away.)

Just as he finished that thought, suddenly he was hugged by Li Xiao again. The man pressed against his forehead saying: "Really?"

"Of course."

Li Xiao paused, saying: "If anyone in the Song estate dares to treat you badly, you have to tell this king."

Song Song felt his heart soften. Of course he doesn't plan to tell Li Xiao any of these messed up things. He knows Li Xiao was very busy. Even though it's still a long while before he will ascend the throne, some preparations won't be complete in a short amount of time. The only thing he could do at the moment was to decrease his presence and avoid affecting the events to come.

Still Song Song nodded in response and reminded him: "It's already very late. Your highness should rest."

It was rare for him to be so agreeable. Li Xiao reached out and stroked his long hair. He just nodded when he heard Song Song say thoughtfully: "I will send your highness out."

Song Song pulled off the hand that was placed on his waist. However, it immediately moved back. The man stared at his porcelain face and said: "This king heard Song-er can't sleep unless it's in the same bed"

(Note: the word used here is , which literally means recognize one bed, which I changed to imprint on a bed.)

"?" Song Song laughed and shook his head: "I don't need to sleep in the same bed."

If it weren't for the fact that a mouse hole was too small, he could nest anywhere. How could he have such an issue?

Li Xiao's expression was displeased. "Spoiled people all imprint on a bed."

".... I'm not spoiled."

(Note: the word used here is which translates to gold and expensive. At first I was going to use aristocrat to describe it, but it doesn't seem quite fitting. Just someone who is very precious and well taken care of, I guess?)

"You are now." Li Xiao sulked more: "From now on, You imprint on the same bed, and also imprint on the same person. If this king isn't by your side, then you can't sleep steadily."

"... ..."

In this world, there's a type of spoiled called: the mad king decided that you're spoiled, then you're spoiled. And there's a type of imprint called: the mad king decided that you imprinted on a bed, then...

And there's also a little situation called:

The mad king wanted to sleep next to his wife.

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The writer has something to say:

Song Song: When you throw a tantrum, it's actually very cute.

Mad king: ?

(I didn't mention before, but sometimes in these afterwards, the author likes to use to write Song Song's name. They have the same sound, but this character means Scared Scared. xD)