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Chapter 25 Change

Ji Ying just stepped out of the door when he met with steward Qi and asked: "Your wangfei, does he exhibit any strange behaviors normally?"

Steward Qi recalled carefully, and replied cluelessly: "Doctor means?"

"His behavior or words. For example, has he said anything random or hard to comprehend?"

"Not at all. Wangfei is well educated. He treats servants very well as well."

Ji Ying had a strange look: "Are there any regular men who would think they're pregnant?"

"...." steward Qi fell silent. "Wangfei kept you to, to."

"That time when you said wangfei especially ran off to calm the berserking wangye, I already felt it strange. The two people don't even know each other for long, how could there be any deep connections. Now it looks like to me, he basically is just courageous out of immense stupidity. Good thing he's lucky. Next time this happens, you better watch him carefully. Don't accidentally lose the wangfei and end up losing your life."

Steward Qi nodded his head continuously. He understood Ji Ying's meaning. The next time, the idiot wangfei tries to charge up to wangye during an episode, he definitely will have to block him. If wangye accidentally kills him, when he wakes up, he will definitely go insane again.

Song Song carefully put away the paper evidence, his heart did not match his tranquil outer appearance.

Clearly in the past life his health was terrible, but he was able to become pregnant after just one time. This time, his body is finally completely healthy, yet there's no hint of any result. Then, the problem may not be from him, but from Li Xiao

Maybe Li Xiao's body has been unwell lately? What if it was related to his illness?

Thoughts running wildly, he started feeling a little depressed. He thought he was already with child, and spent all this time worried that being intimate with Li Xiao would hurt the little guy. Now that he heard Ji Ying's diagnosis, he realised that all this time, it's just him thinking too much.

Today's weather was sunny. The melted snow dripped water from the rooftops. Song Song stared at it in a daze for a while, suddenly unable to motivate himself no matter what, and simply returned back into the room for an afternoon nap.

Perhaps it's because of his previous experience, this time coming to the king's estate, Song Song was much more comfortable in comparison. After napping, he felt lazy all over. He allowed himself to remain in bed for a little while longer before lifting the bed drapes and climbing out. Qi Haoyun immediately called for hot water and gave him a moist towel to wash up: "Just now the 7th prince came to see you. He brought some snacks and presents."

Li Xiao really understood this 7th brother of his well.

Song Song asked hastily: "Did he leave?"

"He heard you were napping, so he just left the presents and went."

Song Song walked out and opened the snacks and gifts the 7th prince brought. Inside, he discovered some dried meat and sponge cakes. The sponge cake was still warm and was probably specifically bought on the way. Song Song couldn't help but smile: "The 7th prince is really like a little kid."

He suddenly was somewhat envious of the relationship between the royal brothers. No matter what, it was much better compared to the Song family. The dry meat was from the famous Li family that lived in the capital. When opened, Qi Hayun stared at it nonstop. Song Song saved some of the snacks for himself, then gave the leftovers to the servants and said: "Go split it amongst yourselves. Remember to warm the sponge cakes. Today, the weather is cold. Don't get chilled."

"Thank you, wangfei!"

Qi Haoyun bounced over. Song Song instructed again: "Pay attention to when wangye returns and report it to me."

"Yes!" With food as a reward, they'd listen to whatever. Song Song smiled and gave him the bag of snacks. Qi Haoyun turned to leave, the sweet-tooth maids to the side immediately ran after him.

Song Song got up and went to the kitchen. He chopped some ribs and started making soup. When finished, he planned to order people to bring the pot to the pavilion in the middle of the lake, to eat it together with Li Xiao when he returned.

When Li Xiao returned, it was already dusk. Steward Qi immediately went to greet him. "Welcome back, wangye."

He received Li Xiao's sword and heard him ask: "Is wangfei in the main house?"

"He said he wants to eat hot pot, so he is in the kitchen making soup."

Li Xiao's eyes flashed with gentleness: "He sure likes to make soup."

Detecting steward Qi's evasive expression, he stopped and asked: "What's the matter?"

"This This servant will explain. Please don't get angry."

"Let's hear it then."

"Today, wangfei called the doctor over to check his pulse " He watched Li Xiao's facial color. The latter's look didn't change but his eye expression began to look pondering. "And then?"

"Then, Doctor Ji said our wangfei was not too well."

Li Xiao said: "What do you mean?"

Certain that wangye didn't receive any stimulation, steward Qi continued: "he asked Doctor Ji if he were pregnant that, that's impossible. Doctor Ji said when you came back to let you know... that, that you should be careful not to scare wangfei. His condition right now doesn't look good. Wangye, you you shouldn't worry too much either. Wangfei normally looks pretty quick-witted. Maybe it's because he adores you too much, so he developed this kind of delusion."

Li Xiao nodded, but then suddenly couldn't resist chuckling out loud. He turned and stride off quickly to the main house.

Steward Qi stood foolishly in the original position. It's been so long since he's seen wangye so amused. He froze for two seconds, then said to himself: "Wangye isn't worried about wangfei?"

In the kitchen, Qi Haoyun ran all the way over: "Wangye is back! He returned to the main house."

Song Song's heart jumped in excitement. He held his kitchen knife biting his lips restlessly. The chef to the side saw him and said laughing: "Wangfei can go first to accompany wangye. I'll take care of all the rest."

"Don't forget to cut the meat into thin slices. Help me put the bone soup in the small pot and carry it over together with the already washed vegetables."

"Wangfei take care."

Song Song wiped clean his hands, ordered someone to carry the already warmed sponge cake, and returned to the main house. He peeked in and didn't find anyone. Therefore, he picked up the cake himself, grabbed some of the dried meat that was on the table, and carried them together to the study.

Li Xiao sat behind the table concentrating. Song Song quietly entered and called: "Your highness?"

Li Xiao turned his head and saw him. Song Song smiled lightly and walked over. Eyes full of eagerness to please, he said: "The 7th prince brought some sponge cakes today. I specifically left some for you, want a taste?"

The sponge cake after warmed, was soft enough it almost looked like it was melting. He took the spoon, scooped up a little and delivered it into Li Xiao's mouth. The latter took a bite and said: "He's always eating these sweets. If you like them, you can order Haoyun to buy it for you daily."

"Does your highness think it's good?"

"It's okay."

Li Xiao looked down and flipped a page. Song Song held the spoon and scoop up some more. He watched Li Xiao as he ate a little. Li Xiao didn't pay attention to him. He couldn't just stand there awkwardly, therefore, he searched for something to say: "I boiled bone soup for us to eat. Your highness likes spicy tastes. We can put in some peppers. After drinking it, you'll surely feel much warmer.

"Okay."

He said all that, Li Xiao only replied with a word. Song Song stood for a moment, and continued talking: "Wangye went so late to the barracks yesterday. Did something happen?"

"The barracks caught on fire. Good thing not too many people were injured. Song-er don't need to worry about it."

"Why would it catch on fire when it's normally fine? Could it be"

Li Xiao reached out his hand. Song Song immediately held it, and was conveniently pulled to sit on to his lap. Li Xiao tapped at his lips with a finger and asked in a low voice: "Do you want a kiss from this king?"

"Ah, no. It's not"

"So you don't want it?"

"...." Song Song forgot what he was going to say for a moment, but then remembered why he came, and said with a red face: "It's not.. It's not that I don't want it"

Li Xiao laughed and lowered his head to kiss him. Song Song slightly raised his head in anticipation. However, just as their lips were about to touch, the man suddenly paused.

Song Song "?"

He actively grabbed Li Xiao's clothes and sent his lips closer. Li Xiao, however, pressed down on his shoulder and pushed him back. Song Song pressed his lips together and could only withdraw his neck, grumbling: "Your highness, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Today " Li Xiao examined him and said slowly: "why is Song-er enthusiastic again?"