r18novel Chapter 1891 I just want to stay
Chapter 1891 I just want to stay
Many people couldn't fall asleep that night.
Many people kept their lights on all night.
That night, Zhou Yi found Lu Anfan.
When Lu Anfan saw Zhou Yi, who was completely covered by a black cloak, climb over the wall and enter, he almost dropped the knife in his hand.
"it's me."
As soon as Zhou Yi spoke, Lu Anfan quickly slid forward a step and gripped the knife he was about to throw.
He had met Zhou Yi in Subei.
However, he and Zhou Yi didn't have any connection, and it didn't seem like they were in a relationship where they could meet privately. He really didn't expect Zhou Yi to come looking for him.
"Third Young Master, is no one following you?" Lu Anfan listened to the sounds around him.
He did not stay at the Prince of Jin's residence, nor did he move into the Huai Garden.
Instead, he lived in a residence arranged by His Highness the Crown Prince for some of his advisors and generals.
He was temporarily assigned a side room here.
The advisors on both sides went to the palace that day and did not return that night. They must have stayed in the East Palace to discuss matters with the Crown Prince all night.
So he's the only one in this courtyard now.
Lu Anfan's heart was in his throat when he learned that Zhou Yi had found this place.
But when he thought about how Zhou Yi had at least followed Song Zhi, that evil cultivator, and had even seen ghosts, he wasn't so shocked anymore.
Zhou Yi pulled his cloak hood back, revealing his face.
"Can I go in?"
Lu Anfan reached out and covered his chest.
There was a talisman given to him by the older sister, so he wasn't afraid of anything.
He stepped aside and invited Zhou Yi into the house.
After entering, Lu Anfan looked around again before following him in and closing the door.
The two sat across from each other.
Zhou Yi looked up at the boy who had become somewhat composed, and suddenly sighed softly, saying, "Actually, I'm quite envious of you."
"Envious of me?" Lu Anfan was taken aback.
This was the first time he had heard someone envy him.
Do you envy him for being estranged from his family? Does his family no longer recognize him?
Are you envious that he no longer has a home?
“You have a sister like your imperial aunt,” Zhou Yi said.
Lu Anfan's expression relaxed slightly.
If that's what you're talking about, then he has no objection.
A hint of a smile even appeared in his eyes.
“I’m also very happy that I’m her brother.”
He wasn't bragging; this was truly the happiest thing for him. Lu Anfan suddenly thought of something, let out a soft "Eh," looked at Zhou Yi, his mouth moved slightly, but he didn't dare to say what was on his mind.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Yi guessed what he was going to say.
"Were you surprised to hear me call her Imperial Aunt? I was indeed expelled from the royal family and demoted to a commoner, but I still have the surname Zhou, and the blood ties still exist, right?"
"They don't acknowledge me, but I really want to acknowledge them as my royal uncle and royal aunt. Even if it's just something I say in private, I'd be happy to. You wouldn't betray me over a title, would you?"
Lu Anfan said, "I'm not that bored."
And they even reported each other over such a trivial matter.
At most, he might mention it casually when he talks to his older sister later.
Zhou Yi looked at it again and said, "I call her aunt, and you call her sister, so by that logic, you are a generation older than me."
Lu Anfan: "..."
He pointed to himself.
Zhou Yi nodded. "Yes, even in front of the Crown Prince, you are considered his elder."
Lu Anfan: "......."
No, he was just thinking about how he had lost all his relatives and had nowhere to go, and now they've arranged for him to have a nephew of the crown prince. Is that appropriate?
“Each has their own perspective,” Lu Anfan said, shaking his head immediately after realizing what was happening. “I wouldn’t dare to treat you and His Highness the Crown Prince as juniors.”
Besides, a ruler is a ruler and a subject is a subject. The elder sister can treat the crown prince as her nephew, but he can't.
He constantly reminds himself that he can't be confused.
He will be His Highness the Crown Prince's subject from now on.
“You’re quite rational,” Zhou Yi said. “However, I’ve come to you this time to ask for your help.”
"How can I help you?"
"Could you please say a few words to my imperial aunt for me? I'd like her to use a talisman to make me forget what happened when I was a child, or perhaps cripple my martial arts skills, or even find a way to make me obey only the Crown Prince?"
Lu Anfan was shocked. "Why?"
Some people even actively request to use this kind of talisman?
What if things go wrong and he becomes a puppet?
Moreover, Lu Anfan felt that no matter what the memory was, it was his own experience. If he forgot it, he would always feel that there was a gap in his life.
Furthermore, if all that effort is wasted, wouldn't all the hard work of the past ten years or so have been for nothing?
People used to think that crippling martial arts skills only turned people back into ordinary people, and had no other effects, but that's not actually the case.
Losing martial arts skills is equivalent to damaging one's meridians or weakening one's blood and energy, making one weaker and more powerless than an average healthy person.
This is going to harm your own body.
"Third Young Master, how could you have such thoughts?"
Zhou Yi chuckled softly, "Because I want to stay in the capital. Because I don't want to live that kind of lonely life anymore, and I don't want to always feel like the whole world has abandoned me."
He used to think that his maternal grandparents were kind to him and loved him.
Who knew it was all a ploy?
He stayed in Subei, truly all alone.
That feeling was awful.
After meeting his uncle and aunt, he suddenly realized that he still longed for family affection.
“I want to stay in the capital. But they probably won’t trust me, so I have to find a way to make them believe me.”
“When I was young, I had a hard time controlling my emotions. I only recently found out that Zhou Ruan and Consort Yu were also behind it. They plotted against me.”
"But I also know that I deserved it. If I hadn't had those thoughts back then, I wouldn't have been so easily swayed. But people always change. After experiencing so much, I've really figured it out. I want to stay here."
Zhou Yi spoke with a somewhat sorrowful expression.
"But how do you know I can help you with this?" Lu Anfan asked, puzzled. "Who could someone as insignificant as me possibly talk to?"
“My royal aunt, your sister.”
Zhou Yi said, "She is the one who has the most influence. As long as she says a word, neither the Crown Prince nor the Imperial Uncle will have any objections."
Lu Anfan's feelings were somewhat complicated.
Should he thank Zhou Yi for valuing his older sister so much?
However, he also felt that Zhou Yi was right, and Lu Anfan felt a little proud.
The older sister is a very good person, so everyone is willing to listen to her.
“I can tell your thoughts to your older sister and brother-in-law, but I won’t speak well of you or ask them to agree on your behalf,” Lu Anfan said frankly. “I’m not friends with the Third Young Master.”
Zhou Yi paused for a moment, then chuckled.
"Alright, you can pass on the message for me."
He looked around and said, "Actually, if possible, I'd be willing to be your follower from now on."
"No, please don't."
Lu Zhaoling hadn't expected Zhou Yi to go to Lu Anfan.