Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

At night, Shi couldn’t sleep in his tent…

Now that he had a reasonable identity, it was normal for him to stay here.

He was supposed to sleep tight at night, but he couldn’t.

It was not because that he had something to investigate… but because he thought of someone not far away.

Although the tent belonged to Shi, two adjutants also lived here with him.

Moreover, in order to keep his identity a secret, the message was only told to Qin Yuechun and two Shadow Guardians in the dark among all in the entire army.

“Hey, I heard that your wife sent a letter two days ago?”

When Shi couldn’t sleep, both adjutants came in while one of them asked so.

“Yeah.” The other replied, seeming a little bit distressed.

“What’s going on? I heard that after receiving her letter, you haven’t seemed to be in a good mood in the past two days? Anything wrong?”

“Alas… she’s angry with me.”

“Huh?” The adjutant was very surprised. “What did she say?”

“She said I didn’t care about her, and I didn’t take the initiative to write home all year round.”

“Ah. That’s because we are busy.”

“Yeah, that’s what I said last time, but she still felt the same.”

“Huh, that’s too much!”

“Bro, don’t say that. I’ll tell you what… Women who marry us soldiers really have a lot to suffer, so we still have to coax them when necessary.”

“If you believe so, why didn’t you coax her this time?”

That was a bit embarrassing to be asked. “Well… I just failed to…”

“I have to blame you this time. There are always conflicts between a couple, but men have to give in when necessary. Don’t be afraid that others might laugh at you. Is it a problem to give in to your woman?”

“That’s right… Exactly!”

Shi didn’t listen to what they had said later.

He just… felt particularly unpleasant inwardly.

In fact, he knew that Long had always been the one who gave in.

They did have quarreling times, but that person had been indulging him all this time.

Moreover, Long did that willingly.

Perhaps because of this, Shi even took his concession as a matter of course.

However, a relationship required both of their efforts to maintain, right?

This time, he had thought that Long would naturally let it go and bow his head as before…

However, Long just did the opposite…

So, had he gone too much all this time?

Had he gone too much that Long was unwilling to endure him anymore?

If the two of them had made their relationship to be described as “endure each other”, then…

Shi’s face paled a little.

After a long time, he slowly closed his eyes.

He only felt at a loss at this moment…

He knew that he had always been anxious to outdo others. Moreover, such character seemed to be carved into his bones that he couldn’t even change it.

He had believed that Long would always be tolerant.

But did he take it for granted?

If Long was willing to tolerate him, that’s because he was kind; but if he was unwilling to do so, that was reasonable, wasn’t it?

But… if their affection needed to be described like this, and operated like this…

Could it still be called affection?

Shi closed his eyes, only feeling confused.

He knew clearly that one’s career needed to be managed. Did it mean a relationship had to be maintained as well?

Otherwise, no matter how good the relationship was, the two people couldn’t afford to drain it again and again…

Was he too stubborn?

Bearing such feeling in his heart, Shi even felt helpless…

Should he, just let the two of them be apart just like this?

But if not, what could he do?

He was here now, but Long didn’t want to come over. What else could he do?

The next day, Shi woke up. Although he hadn’t slept much that night, he didn’t seem exhausted at all.

Not because he wore a human skin mask, but…

He always kept his emotions concealed in front of outsiders.

The two adjutants went out first. They actually disdained Shi for he was arranged here by their leader.

However, despite their disdain, they were well-aware how to protect themselves.

Anyway, as long as Shi didn’t provoke them and didn’t do anything excessive in the army, they would turn a blind eye to him. As for how General Qin “cared about him” secretly, they just pretended not to know.

After the two left, Shi was about to go out, but a Shadow Guardian suddenly appeared.

Seeing him in the day, Shi had a bad feeling surging in his heart immediately.

“What’s up?”

“Master, Master Long…”

“What’s wrong with him?” Shi’s eyes became cold.

The Shadow Guardian lowered his head and replied stiffly. “Master Long took Yingfeng and Ouyang Chuan… to Eastern Darkness.”

“What!” Coldness flashed from Shi’s eyes. He rushed forward and pinched the Shadow Guardian’s neck.

The man suddenly couldn’t breathe smoothly, and his face turned blue.

Shi took a deep breath. “Say that again.”

The Shadow Guardian repeated it stiffly, without even changing a word.

Shi took a deep breath before asking, “Are they still in touch?”

“No. Master Long cut off our contact. If they don’t contact us proactively, we’ll have to get them in touch through investigation, but that will attract the attention of Eastern Darkness.” Although the Shadow Guardian felt that he might be killed by the angry empress, he still replied respectfully.

Shi gently closed his eyes and waved his hand weakly. “I see. You can go now.”

The man was a little surprised that he was still alive. Shi’s appearance also made him a little worried.

However, he knew his identity better, so he lowered his head and left immediately.

After he left, Shi slowly fell to the ground.

Long went to Eastern Darkness…

Shi thought inwardly, “Long, do you know what you are doing?!

Why don’t you tell me?

Why are you… doing this?

Is it because of… Me?

You are too dissatisfied, sad and depressed, right?

So, you are punishing me… in this way?

Long Xiaoyuan, Long Xiaoyuan! You bastard!”

Shi’s fists were clenched tightly, even his blue veins standing up…

At this moment, another Shadow Guardian came to him.

“Master, this is the letter Master Long wrote to you.”

Shi’s eyes turned sharp as he said coldly, “Bring it to me.”

The guardian left right after presenting the letter.

Shi opened the envelope stiffly with his fingers.

“Qingzhou, I have thought about this plan for a long time before I made such a decision. And I’m sorry I didn’t tell you in advance. I assume you have discovered that Lian Qingyang is not our problem. I know you are waiting for me to give in, just like before. But, Qingzhou, I do feel tired sometimes. I like your firmness and stubbornness, but is there any chance that you may be the one who gives in? Otherwise, I don’t even know if there is any difference between me and others in your eyes.”

“Qingzhou, forgive me for my wayward behavior this time. But please rest assured, I will take good care of myself, and I won’t act until I’m at least 70% confidant that I could win. I can’t tell you the detailed plan right now, but if I really need your cooperation, I will let you know. Although you are in our country, you can better cooperate with me.”