Cunning General Si Ning
Chapter 213: Uninvited Welcoming Visitors

Chapter 213: Uninvited Welcoming Visitors

Once again Si Ning couldn’t attend the court meeting because he was aching all over, he wanted to go but doing it till morning and shooting out till his legs were shaking and he couldn’t stand anymore made him so weak that one step on the floor sent him crashing down till he was picked by Xiu Zhicheng in bridal style, his husband was a beast in bed and he just confirmed it but it was accompanied by being carried to wash up, dressed up, carried to sit on his laps to eat breakfast and sharing kisses before the Emperor left for the court meeting. It was the sweetest thing ever and this affection showed Si Ning that the Emperor was deeply in love with him because he didn’t miss how passionate Xiu Zhicheng was with him and he doubts he could do so with another because Xiu Zhicheng made sure he was fed well and fully clothed then he stayed just kissing Si Ning lovingly all over his faces and talking to his wife gently showing that he was reluctant to let go but after Si Ning urges him to go, he gave Si Ning a fierce kiss on the lips before he leaves for the court meeting.

Si Ning was once more alone in his room, his lips still tingling from the kiss that he could feel them slightly swollen that he had to check the mirror but it wasn’t obvious unless someone stares at him. He was currently staring at the silver dagger he found in his wardrobe which he was now using to stab the one big red apple on the table for fun then repeated the process by stabbing another part of the apple, a bowl of apples was on the table so Si Ning didn’t think much of disfiguring one.

Si Ning’s fun was cut short when he heard a ruckus outside the door, it seemed someone was struggling to open the door and he wondered who it was only for the door to slide open to reveal Xiu Yuan and the small boy who called himself Xiu Yuan’s upcoming guard, Yan Dong standing at the back, his hand on the edge of the door to show he was the one that opened it for Xiu Yuan. "Yuer-er?" He expected Elder Qin to probably appear behind Yan Dong because there was no way Elder Qin would leave the boy alone to come to his palace.

Seeing the boy in his usual oversized robe looking so cute breathing fast probably due to running to his Palace, this made Si Ning’s heart go soft and tender, he missed him that he quickly spread his hands, wanting to stand up so he could pick and swing Xiu Yuan when he runs up to him but the boy ran up to him before he could stand and jumped on his back.

"Nin Nin..." Xiu Yuan laughed happily as he managed to wrap his legs firmly around Si Ning, breathing fast, as he held on to Si Ning firmly.

Si Ning couldn’t hear because he was on his fours, his back aching from Xiu Yuan’s impact, he wanted to cry out due to the backache instead he bit down on his bottom lip. "Wait let us..." He was unable to complete his sentence because he had to raise his head when he heard the loud sliding door sound and as expected it was Xiu Junjie who stepped in, making sure the door made a loud sound just to announce his presence, he stood right in front of Yan Dong who was in the process of salutation.

Xiu Junjie’s eyes swept over the room and then rested on the man who had a small boy latched on his back. "So childish Si Ning." He commented as he clicked his tongue.

Si Ning wanted to roll his eyes badly but he saw Yan Dong walking towards him, he raised his brow wondering what Yan Dong was up to or why Xiu Junjie seemed dissatisfied wearing an annoyed look but he became confused to see the mysterious glint in Yan Dong’s eyes and he was shocked speechless when Yan Dong also jumped on him when he was trying to stand again, making him to once again fall on his knees, defeated.

"Your Majesty since his Highness A-Yuer can do that means I can too." Yan Dong said before getting off.

It would be quite unfair to yell at Yan Dong since he got off almost immediately which forced Si Ning’s complaint to get stuck in his throat. Yan Dong also getting off made it easy for Si Ning to finally stand holding Xiu Yuan who was attached firmly to his back. Si Ning’s body aching but he still managed to swing Xiu Yuan forward to hug him, he missed the boy that he even pulled his cheeks but it seemed they both were thinking of it because Xiu Yuan was also pulling his cheeks as he giggles.

"I miss Nin Nin, Nin Nin didn’t come to see me." Xiu Yuan complained as he leaned forward to rub his cheek over Si Ning’s cheek.

"I am so sorry Yuer-er I had plenty of work to do." Si Ning said, using the corner of his eyes to watch Xiu Junjie, expecting the boy to start yelling or complaining about carrying Xiu Yuan but it seemed Xiu Junjie was uninterested in them.

Si Ning settled down after their warm greeting, the boy gently nestled on his lap, he turned to Yan Dong who didn’t hesitate to sit so close to him, their body touching just like a godson would sit next to his godfather. Si Ning didn’t bother to chase him, Xiu Zhicheng managed to wear him out to the extent that he feels that if he yelled he was going to lose the reserved strength he had.

Just looking at how comfortable Yan Dong was made Si Ning place a hand on his head and patted it, children were pure creatures and he was right because Yan Dong gave him a wide smile then he turned to Xiu Junjie who was looking at them like they were doing something silly but Si Ning knew the boy wanted to also be part of it, he didn’t mind Xiu Junjie also coming to stick with him.

"Come here Junjie-er." Si Ning extended a hand to Xiu Junjie.

"I am fine as I am." Xiu Junjie snapped. "I wouldn’t want to be close to someone who stabbed an apple in many places, the fruit could be barely recognized." He added sounding like he was disgusted as he moved to sit opposite them, the table between them.

"I am only trying to carve a rabbit." Si Ning lied, there was no way he was trying to shape the deformed apple into a rabbit, he had stabbed the apple in many places it could barely stand.

"Can I eat it?" Xiu Yuan asked.

Si Ning wondered why any of the maids for Xiu Yuan haven’t shown up. "No, it has turned bad." He took another one from the bowl. "Eat this." He said as he gave it to Xiu Yuan watching as the boy took a small bite.

"Can I have the dagger?" Yan Dong asked.

Before Si Ning could reply he heard Xiu Junjie click his tongue as he banged the table but quickly recoiled as he held his hand rubbing it furiously but quickly composed like nothing happened when he saw the three people sitting opposite him staring at him.

Si Ning smirked, he always banged his hand on the table when he was annoyed or angry but he could never bang hard like the way Xiu Junjie did. He wanted to ask Xiu Junjie to see his hand maybe to apply ice but the boy’s pride was at stake so he didn’t say a word and pretended as nothing happened just like Xiu Yuan who was focused on taking a bigger bite and Yan Dong that pretended he didn’t see a thing.

"What insolent, how dare you butt in when I am having a conversation with the Emperess, you should know your place lower rank." Xiu Junjie seethed, his eyes sharp as he gave Yan Dong a dirty look.

"Junjie-er you should stop talking like that or you may end up having no friends." Si Ning told him then turned to Yan Dong. "You can have the dagger." He said, he had so many daggers so he doesn’t mind giving one to Yan Dong that seemed to look up to him.

"How dare you ignore me Si Ning!" Xiu Junjie yelled as he stood up suddenly and with two strides he was about to kick Si Ning but was stopped by Yan Dong who also swing his leg to hit Xiu Junjie’s leg right above Si Ning’s head.

The impact of the collision made them both quickly jump back and it was Yan Dong that first started to rub his calf while grunting in pain and Xiu Junjie quickly rubbed his leg too after he was unable to contain the pain.

"Eh eh eh...." Xiu Yuan burst out laughing. "This is what they called getting caught in one trap." He laughed.

"You this wrong head, low class, purple potatoes, stupid fish......" Xiu Junjie started cursing.

Si Ning noticed Xiu Yuan stopped stammering and he wanted to praise the boy but he burst into laughter at the funny way Xiu Junjie was cursing, he managed to stand up still carrying Xiu Yuan when he saw Xiu Junjie run-up to Yan Dong, anger writing all over his face but Si Ning was able to pick him up before he could attack Yan Dong, locking him right beside his side as he managed to put Xiu Yuan down. He placed it at the back of his mind to get someone skilled to massage his back before the end of the day.

"Put me down, how dare he! Let me teach him a lesson, I will cut off your head you this scum always hanging over my brother!" Xiu Junjie yelled as he struggled to escape Si Ning’s hold.

"Let’s go to the Yang pavilion because I have a life teaching story to tell about two boys which might impact your life." Si Ning suggested as he placed Xiu Junjie down, his hands sore as he blocked Xiu Junjie from attacking Yan Dong.

"Yes." Xiu Yuan jumped in excitement.

"Fine." Xiu Junjie grumbled

Eh? Wait what?

They both agreed at once, Si Ning had no story to tell, he was hoping Xiu Junjie won’t agree so he could find something else for all of them to participate in but now it seemed he was going to become an emergency storyteller.