Chapter 81: A Pure and Innocent Heart

Chapter 81: A Pure and Innocent Heart

Mei Changsu smiled and took his arm, saying lowly, Today is the first time, Meng dage, would you care to accompany me to the imperial Jing residence for a stroll?

Good, Meng Zhi replied without hesitation, then turned and took down the fur-lined cloak from its hanger, draping it over Mei Changsus shoulders. It will be damp in the tunnel, put this on.

Are you really going to go with me? Something flashed across Mei Changsus gaze. Then, when Prince Jing asks why youre with me, how will you answer?

Meng Zhi had not thought up to this point, and stared blankly as he said, I thought he knew.

He knows you and I have interacted before, and he also knows you appreciate me, and are partial towards me. Mei Changsu gazed fixedly at this Commander of the Imperial Guard. But he does not know the truth of the relationship between you and me. If you emerge with me out of the most secret tunnel in the entire capital, then this will reveal to him that the relationship between us is ten times closer than he had previously thought, and how could he not be stunned? How could he not inquire further until he reached the truth?

Then. Meng Zhi furrowed his brow and thought for awhile. Lets say that youve saved my life in the past, and I am repaying this debt, or say that you have some information you can use against me, so I have no choice but to.

Mei Changsu laughed in spite of himself as he shook his head. Jingyan is not so easy to fool. What kind of a rank is the Commander General? If you were really only repaying a debt, or only under a threat, then at the most I could only use you a little. If you were not in my absolute confidence, if you were not someone I trust as much as I would my own hand or foot, how would I have told you about this secret tunnel, which itself holds the key to my life or death, to my success or failure?

Xiao Shu, Meng Zhi suddenly grabbed his hand, tell him everything, tell him the truth about our relationship, and tell him the truth about your.

Mei Changsus gaze suddenly grew cold, and the gentle expression in his eyes suddenly frosted over like ice, freezing all emotion beneath its surface, and even his tone of voice grew a little cold.

Meng dage, what I am most afraid of, is that you will not be able to hold yourself back in this. Mei Changsu gripped Meng Zhis hand tightly, the tips of his fingers digging into his skin. In the future, you and Jingyan will have more and more chances to interact, but you must remember, above all else, no matter what, you must grit your teeth and never tell him who I am, not even one word!

But why?! Why must you bear this weight alone? If Prince Jing knew the truth, he would surely.

On the contrary, that would ruin everything. Mei Changsu cut him off coolly. Prince Jings resolve to strive for the throne is currently quite steady, he has listened to all of my advice regardless of how he feels, and he has cooperated with all of my plans and actions, and has never protested, do you know why?

Because. Meng Zhi stammered, unable to finish his sentence.

If it were not essential for Prince Jing to know that you are on our side, in order to facilitate events in the future, why would I come up with something like this? Afterwards, we will both be fellow-workers serving the same lord, and there are no conflicts between us, so even if our friendship seems to deepen, Prince Jing would not think it strange, so isnt this better than any kind of excuse of repaying a debt?

Youre right, lets do it your way. Its just that, tonight, I cannot accompany you on this first time.

You have kept me company as my guest this whole day, I am tired as well, and there is nothing urgent, so I had not planned to go over anyway. It is not early, you should return to your residence, or Sister-in-law will be worried about you.

Meng Zhi examined his complexion closely, then said frowning, You do look a bit pale, you must really have worked too hard today. The tunnel is here, and if you do not go today, it will not disappear, its more important to rest and take care of your health. Ill stop bothering you, go in and sleep.

Mei Changsu was indeed very tired, and he did not need to keep up courtesy around Meng Zhi, and so he only nodded and then went straight into his room, lay down on his bed, and went to sleep. Fei Liu, who was in a little bed in the room, lifted his head, and seeing that it was him, only blinked twice before closing his eyes again, and it was difficult to tell whether he had truly woken or not.

At this adorable display, Meng Zhi felt a smile spread across his face, but he made no sound, and only carefully closed the windows and doors and blew out the candle on the desk before quietly taking his leave.

Translators Notes:

1. I think I might have actually cried while typing this translation.

2. Meng Zhi and Lin Shu, brotherhood eternal

3. This is the missing scene from the drama that explains the scene where Meng Zhi declares his loyalty to Prince Jing!!! I mean, we all knew MCS was behind it, but now we get the whole rationale and explanation too. Sorry, Im more of a MZ than a MCS clearly I needed that explanation lol. Still, it was a pretty touching scene regardless. Arghhhhh all MZ declaring loyalty scenes make me sob. LOYALTY IS IN THE HEART NOT THE NAME

4. For some reason, its much easier for me to see MCS as Lin Shu in the novel, compared to the drama. Hearing him so casually refer to XJY as Jingyan here.my heart

5. JINGYU GEGE *DIES*

6. Whats my tag? Ah yes #everytimeithinkthisstorycantbreakmyheartanymore