Chapter 65 Call Me Brother Li

Lan Li was so excited at this moment. He finally saw his Sister Yinzhu again. The guilt, restlessness, longing, and missing for so many years turned into an excited hug. He hugged Wu Nian. His tears rolled in his eyes uncontrollably but did not fall, “Great... you are fine. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Don’t move. Just let me hold you for a while, okay?” Wu Nian felt disgusted in the arms of other men, but he didn’t feel that way about Lan Li. This hug had a warm feeling, and he was like his family. It’s just that such warmth didn’t last long. He recalled the collapse of his kingdom and his family when he was only nine-year-old. He had trusted Lan Li, his Brother Li, the most. However, he had betrayed his kingdom. The Kingdom of Shui collapsed because of him. Wu Nian gradually clenched his hands. He pushed the man who was hugging him away and turned around. Wu Nian now was not that simple little princess. Seeing Lan Li’s reaction and the strange crowd today, he realized Lan Li had known his identity. It could be seen that he still had feelings for Shui Yinzhu. Therefore, he didn’t need to tempt him anymore. Lan Li knew that Wu Nian was unfriendly this time. However, since he appeared, he would never let him go. He would follow him everywhere, even to hell. They didn’t notice something—people present felt disgusted when looking at them. Even real guy couples would not hug in the street. The world was getting worse. On the way back, Wu Nian felt more and more hateful. He recalled the scene when he saw the corpses and his father and mother dying on the high wall so many times. When he was only nine years old, he witnessed his mother’s corpse holding his father’s corpse. His once-loving home was filled with blood, tears, and everything of his people... He was now able to face the past calmly, but Lan Li was still responsible for everything. When he faced him, it was because of his great tolerance and patience that he didn’t take a knife to kill him right away. He needed to know the truth of that year, and he would also not spare him. Back to his room, Wu Nian closed his door. He ignored Lan Li, who was knocking on the door desperately. A figure entered the room in a hurry. Xuan Zhi had always been hidden in the dark cautiously, but he started to feel a little anxious when he saw Lan Li hugging Wu Nian. In the past few years, Wu Nian hated anyone to hug him except for Xuan Zhi. However, this time he looked nostalgic for a moment, which unsettled him. Xuan Zhi felt more worried after seeing the hidden deep pain and hatred in his eyes, so he followed him directly into the room. “Wu Nian, are you all right?” “What are you worried about?” “But Lan Li...” Wu Nian looked calm. Now his state of mind was so much better. If he was not irritated severely, he could control himself very well. Wu Nian took the initiative to hug Xuan Zhi, who was nervous and came in hurriedly. Wu Nian rubbed his chest with his head in his arms. Then he raised his head and looked at him with a cute face on purpose. “Zhi, I’m okay. Hug me.” “Okay.” Xuan Zhi calmed down because of him. He kissed him on the forehead. Xuan Zhi sighed and held Wu Nian, who kept moving in his arms. Lan Li was also a martial arts master. He had noticed the figure of the man who entered the room. He couldn’t help but frown. After days of investigation, he still hadn’t found any information about Wu Nian. The people who had stopped him must have something to do with this figure... ... Lan Li knew that Wu Nian was the real Princess Shui, Shui Yinzhu. Therefore, he did not go back to the inn he had settled. He then moved into the nearest inn to Wu Nian’s place. In this way, he could get close to him. He went to Wu Nian’s place and waited for him after he woke up every day. The pageboy at the door didn’t have the nerve to let Lan Li in. In the past two days, his young master acted so strangely. He didn’t go out and didn’t perform. He didn’t even want any servants to enter his room. However, the vibe in the room was different from the strange atmosphere outside. Wu Nian sat on a stool by the round table and drank tea in the room slowly. With an elegant and noble posture, he was carefree and content. Xuan Zhi was sitting opposite him. He could not be patient anymore and said, “Wu Nian, what are you going to do to deal with Lan Li? You just let him stay outside like this? You haven’t seen him for several days. Don’t you worry that he will disappear again?” Xuan Zhi knew he didn’t like talkative people. Therefore, he rarely asked questions in this way. However, now their target was Lan Li! He still couldn’t stay calm. Maybe this was the fate of liking someone. People would feel worried, afraid, uneasy, reluctant, and... “It’s okay. He won’t run away.” “Just like this?” Xuan Zhi still couldn’t understand it. Wu Nian thought he was so cute for the first time. Wu Nian walked to Xuan Zhi. He stretched out his right hand to touch the top of his head like patting a puppy or kitten constantly. “Sometimes, people have to play hard to get. When a fish bites the bait, you have to ignore it first. Then you can take it off the hook. In this way, it will be more delicious!” He was touching Xuan Zhi, who had a strange feeling of being treated as a pet. He grabbed Wu Nian without thinking and made him sit in his arms. He put his chin on his head, not allowing him to touch his head anymore. “Then what do you want to do next? You can’t leave him alone forever!” “Well, I want to know the truth about the past.” “But Wu Nian...” Staring at Xuan Zhi, who was frowning, Wu Nian knew that he was worried about him again. He stretched out his hand to touch his eyebrows and comforted him. Wu Nian knew he was worried he would get hurt. However, there were some things he had to find out. He had no way to back out. “Ask the pageboy to tell Lan Li that Young Master Wu Nian wants to hear the story of Princess Shui. If he doesn’t want to tell the story, then there is no need to meet.” “Okay.” Xuan Zhi had always been the person who followed him. He obeyed him, not caring about his feelings and whether his decision was right or wrong. But this time, he was still very worried, so he asked, “Wu Nian, do you still feel nostalgic about him?” “No. He is the one who caused the ruin of my kingdom and the death of my parents. I can’t hate him more.” ... A lot of days later, Lan Li met Wu Nian again. After he agreed to Wu Nian’s request that day, Wu Nian ignored him for several days again. He said he was busy. Finally, he agreed to meet him today. There was a big lake not far from the small city. From a distance, people could see a big mountain on the opposite bank. The green water in the lake was very turbid. It was unclear whether there were any living creatures in the lake. However, it was so peaceful, which was like this seemingly comfortable afternoon. On the lake near the shore, a luxurious and uniquely decorated boat was moored on the water. It was waiting for someone. After seeing Xuan Zhi’s figure that day, Lan Li had made special arrangements for this meeting. He didn’t want others around when he was spending time with Wu Nian. He also arranged this boat to please him deliberately. In fact, on the way here, Xuan Zhi even wanted to impersonate a servant to follow Wu Nian. He was stopped by Wu Nian. He knew that Lan Li wanted to see him in private. As the only princess of the Kingdom of Shui left, he should meet him. Besides, Wu Nian was not afraid of what Lan Li would do to him. After all, he didn’t care about his life at all. Every day he lived was only for his revenge. Today, Wu Nian wore a red outfit. It was bloody red. Although it was a men’s outfit, he still looked more enchanting than usual, with only a simple hairpin on his head. He was now as addicting as a poppy flower. He brought some poison with him. Lan Li was different from anyone else. He must kill him himself. However, Wu Nian still didn’t want Xuan Zhi to worry about him. His feelings for him hadn’t even been noticed by himself yet. Xuan Zhi told him to hide a small dagger on the sleeve of his inner white dress to protect himself, and he did as he said. Coming to the shore, Wu Nian touched the pearl on the simple hairpin on his hair. It was just like Kong Yue was by his side, protecting him forever. He stepped on this ship deliberately arranged for him. Compared with the gorgeous appearance of the ship, the inside of the ship was much more elegant and quieter. Lan Li’s good taste could be showed everywhere. A faint fragrance of flowers was lingering. It was not strong and very appropriate, which made people feel very comfortable. Wu Nian found a cozy chair and sat down. “My lord, now can you tell me the story?” “Wu Nian, let’s take a tour around this lake first. I prepared this boat only for you.” “My lord, I had already made it very clear. I am here only to hear the story.” “Wu Nian, no need to hurry. When we get ashore, I will tell you a good story.” Of course, Wu Nian didn’t like the tour. He was not in the mood to cruise with Lan Li. Besides, who would enjoy spending time with his enemy? No one would be so absurd! Now his identity had been exposed, Wu Nian didn’t want to continue to act as an entertainer. He didn’t want to play the role of his good friend, brother, and sometimes maybe his gay lover. But now they were on the water. He had no way to escape—he couldn’t jump into the river! He could only look outside boringly. There was no expression on his face. It was obvious that he was not interested. Lan Li looked at him, knowing that he was unwilling. Therefore, he didn’t force him anymore. He asked the boatman to speed up. Instead of enjoying the scenery along the way slowly, they came to the opposite bank. The boat traveled very fast with the two of them. No matter how fast it was, it still felt like a long time for Wu Nian, who was not in the mood. They came to the opposite bank. Lan Li had only arranged a boatman on the boat. When they went ashore, the boatman would not follow. Therefore, Lan Li and Wu Nian were alone, and no one would interrupt them. After the boat docked on the shore, Lan Li took Wu Nian to a pavilion. Food and drinks had been prepared on the stone table in the pavilion. The story was the only missing thing. “My lord, it’s time for you to tell a story now.” Wu Nian talked immediately as soon as he sat on the stone stool in the pavilion. He had lost patience with him. He also didn’t want to be patient. He owed him. “Wu Nian, why are you so eager to hear the story of Princess Shui?” “I am here to hear the story. If you are unwilling to tell it, please send me back.” “Wu Nian, I...” “No need to explain. I only want the story.” “Then I will tell you a love story first.” As soon as Lan Li spoke, he saw Wu Nian frowning. He explained immediately, “Wu Nian, stay calm. This story was closely related to the background of Princess Shui.” After hearing it, Wu Nian finally relaxed. He waited for Lan Li to speak again, “Okay, thank you, my lord.” “But I have a request.” “What?” Wu Nian looked at Lan Li, and he thought he was so annoying. “I am a few years older than Wu Nian.” “Okay.” “Wu Nian, don’t call me “my lord”, just call me Brother Li.” When Wu Nian heard the two words “Brother Li”, he had an urge to vomit. He didn’t know how he could be so thick-skinned and say such things. He didn’t want to do it at all. However, he still called him so for the truth of the past. There was grievance in his beautiful voice while he gnashed his teeth. “Brother Li.”