Quick Wear: The Sickly Boss Is Addicted to Spoiling Me

Chapter 873: Pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, cold beauty x killer 7

Shen Xi sat in the carriage, and outside the window was a bustling street scene with pedestrians walking back and forth and hawking sounds coming one after another. He seemed to be leisurely enjoying the bustle outside the window, but in fact, he had already planned everything in his mind.

Xie Qi sat opposite him, his face full of confusion. He looked at the few ready-made clothes that Shen Xi had picked at random, and finally couldn't help asking, "Why did you buy these clothes?"

Shen Xi retracted his gaze, turned to look at Xie Qi, and smiled slightly: "Are you sure you want to know the reason? Then you have to promise me first, I said you are not allowed to be angry."

Xie Qi frowned, feeling even more confused. He didn't understand why buying clothes for himself would make him angry, but he still nodded and said firmly: "I won't be angry."

Only after Shen Xi saw that he agreed did he move towards him with confidence. The distance between them was instantly shortened, with only a gap of two or three fists left.

He lowered his voice, with a hint of mystery in his tone: “I think that your sudden appearance beside me will inevitably arouse suspicion.

But if I spend money to dress you up, people won’t doubt your identity.”

Xie Qi was confused. He had been struggling to survive these years and had never come into contact with love, let alone knowing about men keeping male lovers.

He asked in confusion: "Dress? What's your identity?"

Shen Xi looked at him with a sly look in his eyes: "Besides, you have an extremely handsome face, no one would doubt the relationship between us."

Xie Qi was even more confused: "What is our relationship?"

Shen Xi took a deep breath and decided to confess: "In order not to expose your true identity, I can only let you pretend to be my male lover in front of outsiders."

Xie Qi's face changed slightly when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure. Although he knew nothing about this kind of relationship, he could understand Shen Xi's intention.

He was silent for a moment, and finally said: "I understand. For safety, I am willing to cooperate."

Although he said so, deep down in his heart, his blackening value had always remained at 20%, but at this moment it quietly increased by 10%. Shen Xi noticed his emotional change, his face darkened slightly, and he silently moved back.

'Wrong way.'

When the two returned to the courtyard, a servant came to pass on the message: "Master, the master wants you to go to the study."

"Go tell grandpa first, I'll be there later."

Shen Xi ordered.

After the servant took the order and left, Shen Xi said to Xie Qi, "When I came back just now, I had someone clean up the room in the southwest corner of the yard.

You live there first, and if you are not satisfied with anything, tell me and I will have someone prepare it."

Xie Qi's current living conditions are countless times better than before, and he has always felt that this is just a temporary stay, so he doesn't have too many requirements for living conditions.

For him, as long as he can stay alive, nothing else matters.

Despite this, he still responded muffledly: "Yeah."

Shen Xi nodded, gave a few more casual instructions, then left the yard and went to Shen Kan's study.

An old man in his sixties or seventies was sitting in the main seat in the study. His eyes were shrewd and sharp, but the moment Shen Xi came in, that shrewdness gradually softened and turned into a deep kindness.

"Xixi, you're here."

Shen Xi took a few steps forward and bowed respectfully: "Grandson greets Grandpa."

Shen Kan waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's just the two of us, grandfather and grandson, there's no need to be bound by etiquette."

As he spoke, he glanced at the servants standing in the study.

The servants were tactful and, at his signal, left the study one after another and closed the door gently.

When they were the only two left in the study, Shen Kan pointed to the chair in front of him and said, "Xixi, sit down. Grandpa has something to tell you."

Shen Xi sat down in front of Shen Kan, and the atmosphere in the study suddenly became solemn.

He knew that his grandfather called him here because he must have something important to discuss.

There was a hint of seriousness in Shen Kan's eyes. He was silent for a moment, as if he was considering how to start.

Shen Kan sighed slightly and said slowly: "Although our Shen family is a merchant family, we live in the imperial city after all.

Many things, including business, cannot be separated from the support of the royal family."

He paused, his eyes deep: "Now, you are also very clear about the situation in the court. The old emperor is old and may abdicate in the near future."

Shen Xi's heart moved, and he vaguely guessed what his grandfather was going to say next. He did not interrupt, but just listened quietly.

Shen Kan continued, "The forces in the court are roughly divided into two factions. One is the fourth prince He Shi, and the other is the crown prince He Da."

There was some worry in his tone: "Although our Shen family does not participate in government affairs, we must make a choice between these two people."

Shen Xi frowned slightly. He understood the Shen family's situation. Although the merchant family was rich, they were often in a passive position in the power struggle. Choosing a side was a reality they had to face.

Shen Kan looked at Shen Xi, his tone somewhat serious: "Xixi, you are the future of our Shen family. I need to hear your opinion on this matter."

Shen Xi pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Grandpa, the Fourth Prince and the Prince's Party each have their own advantages and disadvantages.

The fourth prince is young and promising, quite talented, but his foundation is still shallow. Although the prince's party is powerful, the prince himself seems to be a little indecisive. "

He paused, then continued, "The Fourth Prince has been quite popular in the court in recent years, especially in the military, where he has considerable support.

Moreover, the Fourth Prince is decisive and resolute in his actions, which is something the Crown Prince cannot match."

Shen Kan nodded, motioning for him to continue.

“Although the prince has great power, he is indecisive and often hesitates in doing things, which is a fatal weakness in the ever-changing court.

Moreover, the princelings are not united, and the forces of various parties are intertwined, making it difficult to form an effective synergy. "

Shen Kan smiled slightly, obviously satisfied with Shen Xi’s analysis: “Xixi, you see things clearly.

However, have you ever thought that although the Fourth Prince is talented, he is young and inexperienced after all.

Moreover, his mother's family is not very powerful and it is difficult for them to give him enough support at the critical moment."

Shen Xi nodded in agreement: "Grandpa, you are right. But precisely because of this, the Fourth Prince needs our support even more.

Although our Shen family has considerable financial advantages, if we can help the Fourth Prince establish a broader network of contacts in the court and contact those officials and forces who are dissatisfied with the Prince's Party, we will be able to give him strong support at the critical moment.

And more importantly, we gave him strong support when he becomes king in the future.

Our contributions will not be ranked too far behind and will not be forgotten by him."

Shen Kan had no choice but to deny that every word he said touched his heart.

He nodded with satisfaction. The grandson he had taught was indeed of the same mind as him.

After talking about this matter, the two of them chatted about some trivial matters.

It was not until lunch time that Shen Xi said goodbye to him and returned to his own yard.

The times for breakfast, lunch and dinner were almost fixed every day, so even if Shen Xi was not in his yard, the kitchen would have prepared the meals before he came back.

When Shen Xi walked into the yard, Xie Qi was practicing swordplay under the tree. The autumn sun shone through the sparse branches and leaves on him, and his black clothes fluttered with his movements. His swordplay was sharp and elegant, and the sword light flickered, as if dancing with the fallen leaves.

Suddenly, a small white flower fell from the branch and slowly landed on the tip of Xie Qi's sword. He was startled for a moment, raised his eyes, and met Shen Xi's gaze.

When their eyes met, time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The breeze blew gently, and the fallen leaves swirled in the air, slowly falling down along with a few white flowers.

Xie Qi stood under the tree, his black clothes, golden fallen leaves and white petals interwoven into a quiet and beautiful picture.