Chapter 1627 - 1627 More Shameless Than He Had Thought
1627 More Shameless Than He Had Thought
“Well, now you know.” Long Yin tried to look stern, but he could not bring himself to be harsh to her when he saw her face.
There were tears swimming in her eyes, and her expression was pitiful. With a sigh, he took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears away.
Right at that moment, Beitang You got to his feet abruptly and pulled Yaoyao out of his embrace.
Finding his arms suddenly empty, Long Yin narrowed his eyes.
Yaoyao, “…”
She had not had enough of her brother’s warmth.
Recovering herself, she twisted her wrist in his grasp and whined, “What’re you doing?”
Beitang You pursed his lips, annoyed at how casually she had hugged Long Yin.
Although they were siblings, Long Yin was still a man.
He lifted a hand and wiped the tears away from the corner of her eye.
Long Yin finally sensed something suspicious from their interactions. With a grim face, he stood up, pulled Yaoyao out of Beitang You’s grasp, and moved her behind him.
“Since I’ve found Yaoyao, we’ll be departing for Great Shang tomorrow, Big Brother Beitang.”
A hint of displeasure colored Beitang You’s face before he quickly resumed his usual demeanor and said warmly, “Long Yin, I’m sure you’re worn out from the long journey. Why don’t you rest for a few days in the capital city first? You can always return to Great Shang once you’ve replenished your energy.”
Long Yin looked at him coolly. “I appreciate the thought, but since we’ve found Yaoyao, there’s no need for us to travel day and night without stopping. We can go about our journey at a leisurely pace.”
Narrowing his eyes, Beitang You suddenly beamed. “Yin’er, Great Shang is a long way from the Yan Kingdom. Besides, you rarely come here, so it’s only right that I play the role of a friendly host. Come now, be good and stay for a few more days—at least let me give you a proper welcome.”
Long Yin’s pupils shrank. What an absolutely shameless man!
First, he addressed him as Crown Prince, then by his name, and now as Yin’er—and he even told him to be good, too! Was he using his age to lord it over him?
Despite Long Yin’s scorn, his face remained calm. “You’re the kingdom’s ruler, Uncle Beitang. I’m sure you’re occupied with state affairs, so there’s really no need to trouble yourself and waste your time on us. We do appreciate the offer, though—I’ll be sure to inform my mother of your kindness once I get back.”
Beitang You, “…”
This brat caught on fast, that was for sure.
He had called him Yin’er, and the latter retaliated by calling him Uncle right away. There was also a hint of warning in his words—was he reminding him of his place as an elder?
Beitang You snickered inwardly but masked it with a rueful smile. “But you’ve traveled all the way here—I’ll be dreadfully ashamed if you won’t even stay for a few days. I remember the warm reception you gave me that time I visited Great Shang, so won’t you give me a chance to return the favor now that you’re in the Yan Kingdom? Or is it because you find me and my kingdom unworthy of your stay?”
Long Yin shot him a look, once again realizing that the Yan Emperor—only a few years older than him—was more shameless than he had thought.
Since when had he given him a warm reception the time he visited Great Shang?
Even if he had given him anything like that, it would have been far from warm.
At this point, he had more or less figured out what he was up to.
He glanced at his sister behind him, who was staring at Beitang You anxiously, and his heart sank in vexation.
Apparently, Beitang You had stolen Yaoyao’s heart in the short time he was absent.
There was most likely an ulterior motive beneath his insistent attempts at persuading them to stay.
How could he grant his wish by staying longer and allowing them to spend more time together?
The thought made Long Yin narrow his eyes, and he gave Beitang You a hostile look, no longer bothering to feign politeness. “I appreciate your kindness, Big Brother Beitang, but my parents are terribly worried about Yaoyao, so we must depart right away.”