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Chapter 34 Like

It should be time Li Xiao behaved like a regular person. What the heck? As soon as a reward was mentioned, Song Song curled up, crossed his legs and strategically withdrew with a face full of horror. Li Xiao couldn't resist chuckling and yielded somewhat: "Then how about a small reward?"

Song Song looked his handsome, almost within reach, face, no longer cared to figure out why Li Xiao kept asking for this kind of reward, and quickly kissed him briefly. Li Xiao's face was full of satisfaction. He undressed and got in bed to lay by his side. Song Song still kept ahold of the blankets and eyed him warily. Li Xiao said: "Share half of the blanket with me. It's cold."

Song Song took the blanket and placed it on his body, covering him from head to toe and tucking it in snuggly, then said softly: "Tonight, we should sleep one person in one blanket, okay?"

Li Xiao gazed at him for a while and said: "You want to divide the bed?"

"That's not it, I think two person sleeping in separate beds will be better. I don't want to accidentally disturb your highness."

Li Xiao ignored what he said. He lifted a corner of the blanket, expression somewhat imposing. Song Song was afraid to make him mad, so after hesitating two breaths, he scrunched up his face and boldly climbed in.

It's not like he can avoid the inevitable.

He just got settled inside when Li Xiao grabbed him with both arms and pulled him closer. He squeezed Song Song's cheeks and asked: "Where's the book?"

"It disappeared."

"Disappeared where?"

".... maybe it was stolen."

"Looks like tomorrow I'll have to call everyone here and interrogate them all. If there really is a thief, then they'll have to be beaten to death by per house rules."

Song Song pursed his lips, glancing at him. He already could hear Li Xiao purposely trying to frighten him. He once thought this man was serious and proper, but after experiencing the intimacy of the last few nights, he now knew that the other was absolutely terrible.

He had no choice but to admit: "I burned it."

"This king hasn't finished reading. Why burn it?"

Song Song couldn't stop his ear from heating up. He was a bit angry and it was only through great difficulty that he did he end up glaring at Li Xiao. He grumbled: "I don't want to learn anymore. Your highness is much stronger compared to me. I'm the one holding us back. En, wuu "

As soon as Li Xiao kissed him, Song Song panicked. He didn't know if this man secretly drank some supplement or something. In anycase, there's no way he could continue reading that book together with him day by day like that.

He subconsciously moved to push back Li Xiao. This slight resistance in Li Xiao's eyes seemed more like he was playing hard to get. The man kissed him until his lips were swollen before releasing him. He pressed against Song Song's forehead and said hoarsely: "Clearly it was Song-er who first shouted to begin. Now, the first to shout stop is also you."

"I" Song Song met his gaze, somehow feeling like the other was sulking, and couldn't resist feeling guilty: "It's not that I don't like reading together with your highness. It's only it's only after all these days, I'm really exhausted. Your highness, let me rest a little Afterwards, I'll definitely come whenever you call. Okay?"

Li Xiao examined him for a while, saw that he was about to cry, so opened his mouth and replied: "This king only has you. Since we're married, these bedroom matters naturally can only be with you. Does Song-er feel like I've violated you?"

Song Song immediately shook his head and said seriously: "This is my duty. Why would I feel offended? Don't think too much, your highness."

Li Xiao kissed the corner of his eyes and said: "Your worth is more than this."

Song Song said cautiously: "This is my first time being a wangfei. It's inevitable that I'll be lacking in some areas. If I'm not considerate enough, and make your highness unhappy. I hope you'll let me know."

His look of seriousness amused Li Xiao. He abruptly reached out and embraced him. Song Song heard his pleasant sounding laughter and felt the vibration against his chest. He used his shoulder to rub his ear, suddenly feeling like his heart rate was a bit fast. He heard Li Xiao ask: "Does wangfei like this king?"

"Naturally."

"When you think of this king, what do you feel?"

"I feel like the future is immense and prosperous."

Li Xiao rubbed his head and said: "Although this king has separated with the side madam, in the end, I prefer men. If in the future there's other male concubines, can you accept that?"

Song Song ignored the strange feeling in his heart and said hastily: "Of course I can. Your highness's position is high and mighty. It's reasonable for you to accept male concubines. As long as you're happy, anything is okay."

Li Xiao fell silent for a moment: "Will you bully them?"

Song Song was somewhat frightened: "I'm not a jealous person. I definitely won't pick a fight or cause any trouble."

Li Xiao's expression became tainted by a hint of gloom. He squeezed Song Song's chin. Song Song obediently looked at him and gave him a smile, saying softly: "I know that after staying with the same person for many years, people eventually feel bored. If your highness has someone you like and want to bring them into the estate, just let me know. I will make arrangements."

He found Li Xiao's expression somewhat scary. He tried to recall, but couldn't figure out what he just said that made the other angry. Ever since meeting Li Xiao again in this life, Li Xiao had always treated him gently, like a light breeze and fine drizzle. He's never seen Li Xiao use this kind of expression to look at him.

Song Song's smile gradually withdrew. He lightly went to hold Li Xiao's hand, but was unexpectedly grabbed by the wrist instead. The other's hand was like iron shackles. His eyes carried a little restraint. Song Song became aware that the situation was not good--

Exactly what did he say to provoke Li Xiao?

"Your highness. I'm Song Song. You, you're hurting me "

Li Xiao suddenly refocused. He let go of Song Song and jumped out of the bed.

Song Song felt unease in his heart so quickly climbed out of the bed to follow him. The maids watched them in fear and trepidation. When they saw him, they hurriedly brought over a cloak to give to Song Song. The latter threw it over himself and stepped out shivering in the snow: "Your highness! Wait for me. "

"Wangfei. This doesn't look good. Don't chase him anymore."

"All of you step back." Song Song ran after Li Xiao. He can't let the current Li Xiao leave out the door. Recently he's been staying in the estate because he understood that this was Li Xiao's way of protecting him. As the days approached New Years, inside the city was very chaotic. This was not just a saying.

White puffs of air releasing with each exhale, Song Song ran over to tug at Li Xiao's hand. The latter turned his gaze, expression dark. He said with a low voice: "Return."

"If your highness return, then I will return." Song Song reached out his hands and hugged him, slightly shivering: "It's so cold outside, your highness. Let's go back, okay? I made you unhappy right? When we go back, I'll apologize to you, okay?"

When he ran out, he only wore a layer of inner garments. Even though the maid handed him a cloak, the collar area leaked cold air. He was so cold that his teeth clattered and when he spoke, it's mixed with the sound of teeth hitting against each other. Li Xiao squeezed his fingers, at the moment without any movements.

Song Song reached out with his hands again to hug him around the neck, coaxing: "I was wrong. Don't be mad anymore. Let's go back. We can go read. Your highness?"

Song Song looked at him. Li Xiao also only wore a single layer. He touched Li Xiao's hands, and then suddenly took off the cloak over his shoulders. He helped drape it over Li Xiao. His frozen fingers tied the strap around the other's neck while he said: "Okay. If your highness doesn't want to return, then we'll just stay for a while."

He hopped a few times. Far away, there were servants watching, but no one dared to come forward.

Song Song repeatedly huffed to keep warm until Li Xiao's gaze slowly refocused on his face. Song Song stopped his movements and saw Li Xiao awake up as if he were in a dream, then pick him up and return back inside.

He called people to bring some more heaters and held Song Song in front of a heater to bake. Song Song was frozen ice-cold all over. His hands and legs felt like ice blocks. Only after being warmed for a long while did he finally regain sensations.

Li Xiao had him wrapped up tightly, carefully blowing hot air into his palms. His usual calm expression seemed somewhat upset. Song Song didn't want to mention what just happened and changed the topic instead: "Tomorrow, can I go out to play?"

"I'll come with you."

Song Song nodded and said: "I'm all warmed up now. Let's go to bed and sleep."

His body temperature normally tended to be on the lower side. When sleeping alone, it was hard for him to warm up the bed completely. Now that there's Li Xiao, after laying in bed with him for a short while, the blankets were warmed. Song Song took the chance to try to please him: "Sleeping in the same blanket with your highness feels really nice."

Li Xiao glanced at him and said: "I like people who get easily jealous."

".... " So it's like this ah.

Li Xiao continued: "I also like people who like to make a scene."

Song Song blanked for a second: "You like madam Song?"

".... " Li Xiao withdrew his gaze and said: "I don't like you trying to act like everyone else. Always saying a bunch of stuff that you assume would make me happy. That will only make me angry. If there's a next time, you might lose your life."

Song Song froze. He finally grasped the main point. Just now he said what he thought would be pleasing for Li Xiao to hear. However in the other's eyes, it seemed completely like a fake display of affection.

He was really misunderstood!!

But Song Song really didn't want to anger him. So he curled up next to Li Xiao, let his thoughts run off randomly for a while, then very quickly fell asleep.

When he woke up from his sleep, he felt cold all over. Even cradled fuzzily in someone's arms, he still didn't feel much better. After waking with great difficulty, Li Xiao was calling him: "Drink this medicine first then sleep, Song-er?"

He was helped up by the man and asked blankly: "What medicine?"

"You have a fever." Li Xiao's hand touched his forehead. The normally warm big hands made contact with his skin actually felt lightly cool to him. He couldn't resist nuzzling against it. Li Xiao said: "Later we'll cover up some more. You'll feel better after sweating it out."

"Does your highness have a rest day from court today?"

"The weather is cold. I took the day off."

The corner of Song Song's mouth curved. After he drank the medicine, he felt drowsier. Good thing the prescription from Doctor Ji was effective. The next time he woke up, the fever retreated quite a bit. He put on his clothes and asked: "His highness went out?"

"He's in the study meeting a guest."

When he went over, he couldn't find Li Xiao in the study. The table was a bit messy. He walked over, wanting to help organize it a bit. Suddenly he saw a drawing that was pressed at the bottom. He pulled it out to look, but saw it was unexpectedly himself. Only the upper body was drawn, however, the drawing style was very good, extremely realistic.

The corner of his mouth raised. His heart felt a bit sweet. But then he noticed something not right. This drawing wasn't the only copy. There was a total of 7-8, all exactly the same.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Song Song turned his head and saw Li Xiao walking in. He immediately lifted the drawing and asked: "Is this me?"

Li Xiao nodded and came closer: "Feel better?"

"Much better. How come your highness drew all of these?"

"These are imitations that someone copied from me. The original is already hidden."

Song Song asked curiously: "Why make so many copies?"

"To find someone."

"Who?"

Li Xiao thought for a moment, as if deciding that there's any reason to hide it from him: "This king heard that Song-er has a twin brother who's been lost for years out there. So I want to find him before New Years and give you a surprise."

Song Song, however, froze a little: "When did I have a twin brother?"

"This king perso. Someone told me. Reportedly your mother gave birth to twins. Your brother was sent to be raised by someone else. If Song-er is unaware of this, it's understandable. Just wait until he's found, then you'll know him."

Song Song looked at those drawings, his brows slowly pinching together: "Who was the one who told you that I have a twin brother?"

Li Xiao touched his nose and said thoughtfully: " I think it was. Steward Qi."

Song Song didn't recognize his guilty conscience and stepped outside to instruct: "Call steward Qi here to see me."

His expression grave. Li Xiao walked over to pull on his hand. Only then did he realize that Song Song's fingers were slightly trembling: "Does Song-er not like him?"

How could he not like him? Song Song didn't even have a twin brother. Only the Song Ge who changed into his appearance in the previous life could be counted as a twin. But how could Li Xiao know about this?

Song Song said coldly: "I never had a twin brother. If in the future, you happen to see anyone who looks exactly like me, be sure to cut him down swiftly with your sword."

Li Xiao pressed his lips into a line, his eyes narrowing. A hint of suspicion crossed his expression. Steward Qi hurriedly ran over, saluted and asked: "Greetings to wangfei, dare I ask what did you call me for?"

"Where did you hear that I have a twin brother?"

"Ah?" Steward Qi said confused: "This thing, I "

He received the expression that Li Xiao tossed over and immediately changed what he was going to say: "..... I really can't remember."