Chapter 66

Chapter 66: The Deep and Shallow Waters, the West and East Towers (Part 1)

Cheng TianYang's eyes, filled with a smile, embodied the utmost charm of the mortal world, yet also permeated 

with an indifference to everything. 

Cheng TianBi's azure eyes were filled with confusion, a thousand words stuck in his throat, unable to be spoken. 

His heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand, the slight pain mingling with a suffocating despair.

Without saying much more, his expression was one of faint fatigue, tinged with a hint of weariness. Cheng TianBi

merely sighed softly, "Qiang'er, I've said all I can for now. You should think it over carefully!" 

Without paying attention to the awkward atmosphere, Cheng TianYang pursed his lips and smiled softly, then sat 

down beside Cheng TianBi, half leaning against him, and put his arm around his shoulders, shaking slightly, and 

said softly with a hint of coquettishness: "Brother, we brothers haven't seen each other for a long time, so don't 

worry about those annoying trivial matters. Besides, I have grown up, and I am no longer the willful little prince 

who knew nothing..."

"You," Cheng TianBi frowned slightly, with a hint of pampering and helplessness in his eyes.

This child, isn't he willful...

His eyelids drooped slightly, hiding his myriad thoughts. Cheng TianYang just smiled faintly, "Brother, don't talk 

about unhappy things anymore, let's talk about something else!"

Cheng TianBi agreed, "Alright." He forced a faint smile, "What does Yang'er want to talk about?"

"What should we talk about..."

Late at night, someone is whispering.

"…And just like that, His Majesty unhesitatingly proposed to my father in front of all the civil and military 

officials. You should have seen their faces at that moment, haha, it was truly spectacular!"

Well past midnight, Cheng TianYang was still full of energy, squeezed onto a bed with his older brother, 

chattering about the various events of recent years. His words were filled with emotion.

The flickering candlelight cast shadows on Cheng TianBi's face, revealing a fleeting, indulgent smile. 

Suppressing the surging feelings of guilt, heartache, and sorrow within, Cheng TianBi spent most of his time 

listening to his brother's words. Although he knew he was avoiding the heavy topics and only spoke of happy 

things, he felt helpless.

Things have come to this, and so have people!

The nights are no longer long, yet they still seem unbearable, fluctuating between cold and hot, making one's 

heart rise and fall.

With a slight sigh, Cheng TianBi finally interrupted the lengthy monologue with concern, "Ying'er, after chatting 

for so long, aren't you tired?"

The candle had long since burned out, and the room, initially pitch black, gradually turned into a dark gray. Dots 

of dawn light filtered through the window paper, sketching the vague shadows of the objects inside the house.

"How could that be!" Cheng TianYang smiled and coquettishly put his arm around Cheng TianBi's waist, saying 

with a slightly angry tone, "I haven't seen you for a long time, brother. Yang'er is too excited. Do you think I'm 

nagging you?"

"Oh," Cheng TianBi couldn't help laughing, his voice soft, "You, how old you are, still like to act like a spoiled 

child!"

"What's wrong with a younger brother acting like a spoiled child!" Cheng TianYang said as a matter of course.

"Yes," Cheng TianBi answered, sighing slightly, "In my eyes, Yang'er will always be that spoiled child."

Compared to other brothers, their relationship is the deepest, perhaps because they are born from the same 

mother. Unfortunately, the world is so unpredictable that blood relatives have been separated for many years. He 

could certainly understand Cheng TianYang's innermost thoughts, but even in his own heart, there is a slight sense 

of unease.

Almost, they were separated by life and death, destined to be worlds apart. Even later, he miraculously survived, 

but they could no longer be together. He buried his pain and longing deep in his heart, and for the sake of each 

other's safety, they almost severed all contact.

One is mired in the mundane world, the other is exiled from it.

Nowadays, such all-night conversations have long surpassed mere wishes. With a smile stuck in his throat, 

Cheng TianBi softly said, "With brothers in pain scattered, tears turn to ashes upon reunion."

Cheng TianYang's body stiffened slightly, but he quickly smiled, "What tears turning to ashes? Brother, are you 

trying to make me rest by deliberately interrupting my mood for chatting?" After a pause, he resolutely said, 

"Today, since we brothers have reunited, we will never part again."

Upon hearing those words, Cheng TianBi was momentarily stunned, then forced a bitter smile. Fortunately, the 

room was too dimly lit for the other person to notice. His hoarse voice revealed no emotion, "What nonsense is 

Yang'er talking about!"

Turning around, with his back to the other person, Cheng TianBi murmured, "As long as you are well, I will 

leave." Since he couldn't dissuade Cheng TianYang's actions, it seemed he could only let it be.

Whether it's for the other party's plan or for his safety. Cheng TianBi can never live under the sun like ordinary 

people.

"Brother," Cheng TianYang said firmly, "You stay with me. I will find a safe place in Lianjing City. Although you 

can't move around freely, it's much more comfortable than living alone in the mountains and forests."

"Yang'er, don't be so willful." Cheng TianBi pulled the corner of his lip lightly, "I'll only cause trouble if I stay by 

your side."

If he stayed, those people from Hongcheng Kingdom would find out sooner or later. Even if Cheng TianYang 

could protect him, the other party's plan would inevitably be exposed before Cheng TianYi.

Cheng Tian Bi naturally did not know that after Cheng Tian Yang decided to marry Si Cang Qing, he no longer 

cared whether his ambitions were known to Cheng Tian Yi and the others— even if Cheng Tian Yi could not 

perceive it, Cheng Ce would definitely not stand by and watch.

A prince who marries out and harbors ulterior motives is no longer a member of the Hongcheng royal family.

"Brother," Cheng TianYang didn't explain, but gently advised, "Don't you want to see me often? If you stay, the 

two of us can enjoy ourselves like before, and you won't be lonely anymore. Aren't the Emperor, Qiu Ping Tian, 

and the others all your friends..."

Being able to live among people is certainly much better than hiding in the wilderness for years.

Cheng TianBi remained silent, just listening to the other person's persistent persuasion, "…so, brother, you don't 

need to worry about anything at all. Moreover," Cheng TianYang seemed to think of something, his words 

carrying a hint of impatience, "with His Majesty around, you don't need to worry about dragging me down."

Cheng TianYang was softening up and pressing hard, but unfortunately, although the other party had a gentle 

temperament, once they became stubborn, it was difficult to sway them.

◇Cang◇Huan◇Seven◇Palace◇

In the Imperial Garden, the flowers bloom in vibrant shades of purple and red.

Not far away, Si Cang Qing stood alone in front of a small pond. Beside it, a tall sycamore tree made a rustling 

sound in the wind, and fallen leaves fluttered down.

"His Majesty……"

He had heard the hurried footsteps of the person coming a long time ago. When he heard the call, Si Cang Qing 

slowly turned around and saw a red shadow, like a fluttering butterfly, flying into his arms.

"What's so beautiful about the withered lotus leaves?" Cheng TianYang lay on Si Cang Qing's chest and spoke 

with a sweet smile.

Both of them are somewhat accustomed to this kind of contact, which is not intimate but better than intimate. 

Si Cang Qing did not push the beauty away, nor did he reach out to hug him. He just asked calmly, "What's the 

matter?"

"Tsk," Cheng TianYang put one hand around Si Cang Qing's neck and gently touched the teardrop mole under 

Si Cang Qing's eyes with the other hand, saying with a hint of anger, "Does it have to be something before I can 

see your majesty?"

With his eyebrows slightly raised, Si Cang Qing said no more. Although the other party said this,... they both 

knew it clearly. Then he waited for Cheng TianYang to speak.

His fingers played with it restlessly for a while before reluctantly leaving. Cheng TianYang finally spoke slowly, 

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for yesterday."

Si Cang Qing did not respond. His eyes passed over Cheng TianYang's shoulder and looked at the thin figure who 

was walking and stopping. The man seemed to have seen the situation here. He suddenly stopped, hesitated for a 

while, then turned around and slowly left.

Cheng TianYang was unaware and just chatted casually, "Your Majesty and my brother have a pretty good 

relationship!"

Retracting his gaze, Si Cang Qing lowered his eyes to look at the person in his arms. There was a flash of 

hesitation in the other's eyes.

"Um."

As expected, Cheng TianYang's eyes were filled with a hint of joy - genuine and reassuring. He then said, "Then, 

Your Majesty, what do you think of my brother?"

"What do I think?" Si Cang Qing repeated lightly, slightly raising his voice.

"Umm," Cheng TianYang smiled brightly at Si Cang Qing, then lowered his head and leaned on his shoulder, his 

soft voice came faintly, "Your Majesty should know that my brother was the famous Prince Bi Yue back then."

The irrelevant words made Si Cang Qing understand immediately. Without waiting for the other party to say 

anything else, he said coldly: "If you want, you can let him live in Tianluan Palace."

Cheng TianYang came specifically to say these things, perhaps hoping to ask him to find a safe and hidden place 

for Cheng TianBi to stay here! Maybe the other party wants to use the talent of Young Master Bi Yue to attract 

him and make him stay...

Actually, he didn't care at all. In this vast Lianjing City, hiding a person was nothing but a trivial matter for 

someone of his stature. Moreover... in this world, there are very few people who can evoke feelings of fondness 

or admiration in Si Cang Qing, and yet, Cheng TianBi is one of them. Even when he saw the other party's 

miserable state, a faint, almost imperceptible yet undeniably real feeling occasionally surfaced in his heart...

Pity!

"Tianluan Palace?" Cheng TianYang was confident that Si Cang Qing would not refuse his request, but he didn't 

expect that he would be willing to leave Cheng TianBi in Tianluan Palace.

"Mm." Si Cang Qing replied casually.

For Cheng TianBi, the best hiding place is Tianluan Palace in Cheng TianYang. There, he can see his brother at 

any time, but outsiders are not allowed to enter and leave at will. What's more, looking at the entire capital, the 

safest place is Tianluan Palace. Not to mention the shadows and palace guards under Si Cang Qing, Cheng 

TianYang must have planted a lot of his own forces in Tianluan Palace. Those people are all masters.

Cheng TianYang said no more, only raising his head to look into Si Cang Qing's eyes. The other party also met 

his gaze calmly, those eyes like obsidian, still holding a sense of coldness and depth.

"Then, Tianyang thanks Your Majesty."

Inside Tianluan Palace, a secluded and tranquil courtyard was quickly tidied up meticulously.

Cheng TianBi pursed his lips, watching his younger brother walk lightly ahead, still feeling a bit uneasy in his 

heart.

But Cheng TianYang's cheerful voice floated over, "Brother, just stay here with peace of mind! His Majesty 

personally ordered you to live in Tianluan Palace! Look, even the palace servants have been arranged, so don't 

refuse."

Cheng TianBi sighed. He knew that it was Cheng TianYang who asked Si Cang Qing to keep him. This morning, 

he saw the two of them from afar in the imperial garden, leaning against each other and whispering something.

Those two really are a perfect match. Chengtian looked at the red figure in front of him with soft blue eyes. After 

suffering so many years of grievances, perhaps his younger brother could really find his own happiness in this 

deep palace. Although they are all men, but...

In this world, true hearts are hard to come by. Moreover, after going through that ordeal, Cheng TianYang would 

find it difficult to live with an ordinary woman, right?

I only hope that Cheng TianYang will eventually let go of the hatred in his heart and not be bound by it from true 

happiness.

In my heart, vague emotions are floating, hard to shake off, hard to untangle, seeming like satisfaction, seeming 

like disappointment.

Shaking off the odd feelings in his heart, Cheng TianBi raised his head, slightly squinting his eyes. On the 

gatehouse of the courtyard, the sunlight gilded the elegant few characters with a faint golden hue: Bishui 

Pavilion.

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