Cannon fodder dressed as a disabled marshal

"Are you jealous?"

Shen Qiran took a breath, he instinctively wanted to deny it, but... in the end he didn't say anything.

"Actually, you don't have to worry about it. Canbella has a fiancé, and she's going to get married in a month." Esther motioned the bartender for a drink, and then sat next to Shen Qiran, with a casual look on his face, as if he was just saying Chatting, "She and Shao Xing are just comrades-in-arms, plus a little gratitude for saving her life. And she is getting close to Shao Xing here to show others. After all, this is not an ordinary banquet."

Shen Qiran was startled, he looked downstairs subconsciously, there were many foreign envoys attending the banquet today, and those people's gazes had been aiming at Shao Xing's table intentionally or unintentionally, it was impossible for Shao Xing and the others not to notice these people's peeps.

As Esther said before, "As representatives of foreign missions, as long as we go out of the country, our words and deeds represent the Lehman Empire." It has also been mentioned many times in the original book. When the federal state became independent, it faced not only the plague of insects, but also the covetousness and hostility of the federal state. If it wanted to survive, it had to form a bond with allied countries. His favor and courteous treatment are obviously a signal that the alliance is unbreakable.

"Why are you telling me this?" Shen Qiran couldn't help but glance at Esther.

The other party smiled: "If I don't tell you, I'm afraid you will be depressed all night."

Shen Qiran was silent for a while, and whispered: "I'm not such a narrow-minded person."

These words somehow touched the point of Esther's laughter, he burst into laughter suddenly, and it took him a long time to say something with emotion.

"You are really different from the past." He said, "If it were you in the past, you would sit on Shao Xing's lap and swear your sovereignty on the spot, and you won't be sulking here alone."

Shen Qiran: "..."

It is indeed something the original owner can do.

Esther took the drink from the bartender, took a sip, and said suddenly.

"Do you remember when we first met?"

Shen Qiran didn't answer.

The original book did not explain the past between the original owner and Esther. He still didn't know how much Esther knew about the original owner. At this time, there were many mistakes.Fortunately, Esther didn't seem to intend to let him recall the past, and continued talking on his own.

"The scene at that time was a bit similar to now." He glanced at the crowd downstairs and smiled lightly.At that time, it also coincided with the founding ceremony of the Lehman Empire, and the palace hosted a grand celebration banquet. Shen Hua took his stepdaughter Shen Menglan, who had just entered the social world, to the banquet.

At that time, Shen Hua's official career was going smoothly, and Shen Menglan's appearance was as delicate and beautiful as a flower. Naturally, he was favored by many young men, like a star holding the moon.Although Shen Qiran also attended the banquet, it was well known that he was not favored in the Shen family, and he could only wear an outdated old dress, and could only be a wallflower outside the crowd.

"You were standing in the corner, staring at Shen Menglan in the crowd. Those eyes were really interesting."

Unwilling, envious, and a bit gloomy and resentful, on the surface he looked downcast and easy to bully, but in fact he was a poisonous snake eager to try and wait for an opportunity. At that time, Esther thought this person was a bit interesting.

If trained well, it will be a very useful dog.

"But now you don't have that kind of look." Esther took a sip of his wine, and his tone couldn't tell whether it was ridicule or emotion, "It's a pity."

"People will always change." Shen Qiran said calmly.

"It's impossible for a person to change for no reason. Internal and external factors must take precedence." Esther looked at him, "Why are you? Is it because of love? Or...other reasons?"

Esther looked at him very delicately, which made Shen Qiran feel weird.Esther talked too much about the past tonight, Shen Qiran vaguely felt that the other party was suspicious of something... Fortunately, the bartender finally handed him his cocktail, Shen Qiran hurried to pick it up, but Esther stopped him.

"You don't have a good capacity for alcohol, so don't drink this kind of thing. It's not a good habit to use alcohol to drown your sorrows." He handed Shen Qiran a glass of pure fruit juice in his hand, "It's better to drink some of this to calm the fire."

Shen Qiran frowned imperceptibly, but he did not refuse, and obediently took the glass of juice.

"Thank you Your Highness for your kindness." He glanced into the distance, "Princess Rose and the others are still waiting for me, please allow me to leave first, I wish Your Highness a happy night."

Esther nodded, he watched Shen Qiran leave, and he didn't look away until the other party sat back between Rose and the others.

**

Of course, Shen Qiran couldn't drink what Esther handed him, not long after sitting back, he found an opportunity to secretly pour out the glass of juice.He saw Esther leave the drinking area with a glass of wine, and he didn't know where he went. He probably returned to the lobby on the first floor to participate in the entertainment.

"Qiran, your complexion doesn't seem very good." Princess Rose whispered, "Are you too tired?"

Shen Qiran recovered, and smiled apologetically at the girl: "Maybe it's because I didn't sleep well last night and I was a little tired."

"If you're tired, go back and rest early." Princess Rose said considerately, "Are we free to meet again tomorrow? I also want to ask you about how to play non-spiritual music."

"Of course, Your Royal Highness." Shen Qiran smiled, "Then we will meet again tomorrow."

After bidding farewell to everyone present, Shen Qiran sent a message to Shao Xing while walking out, and then went downstairs through the side door.

After Shen Qiran left, someone came to say that His Majesty the King had something to do with Princess Rose, and Rose also left soon.The soul person was not there, and everyone present was a little bit depressed, and they all dispersed after a while.

Esther sat in a remote place on the second floor, because it was covered by green plants, it was difficult to find anyone here without approaching.He leaned back on the seat, closed his eyes and meditated, and only opened them again when he heard the sound of approaching footsteps.That person didn't come in, but sat on the other side, with their backs facing each other, as if they were completely unrelated strangers.

"How?" the man asked.

"He's very wary of me." Esther said slowly, "I've said it before, I'm not fit to come forward about this matter."

The other party was silent.

"If you want to succeed, I'm afraid you still have to use the method I said." Esther raised his glass and took a sip, covering the mocking sneer at the corner of his mouth.

"How? Dare?"

***

After returning to the room, Shen Qiran took a brief shower, changed into his pajamas, and when he was about to lie down on the bed, he accidentally saw a row of bookshelves standing by the wall.

It may be known that the occupant of this room is the Marshal of the Leman Empire, and the books on the bookshelf have obviously been carefully selected, all of which are military-related.Shen Qiran walked over involuntarily, his gaze swept over the titles of those books one by one, and finally stopped on a book called "Maintenance and Maintenance of Leica Mechs".

He remembered that during the meal tonight, the people at the table chatted a lot about mecha-related topics, and Princess Canberra was particularly enthusiastic about it. Even a layman like him could tell that this female princess was very good at manipulating mechas. Even being the best among them, Shao Xing and she had talked a lot about mechs.Shen Qiran stared at the book for a while, then reached out and pulled it out, opened it and read it.

Three minutes later, he put the book back silently.

can't read.

Completely incomprehensible.

Shen Qiran felt that if he watched it for a few more minutes, he would fall asleep directly, and the hypnotic effect was comparable to the advanced mathematics that he had the most headaches in the past.

Just as he was about to change to another copy of "Military Theory" to challenge, there was a sound of opening the door behind him. Shen Qiran turned his head and found that Shao Xing had returned.

"Why did you come back so early?" Shen Qiran was surprised.

"Didn't you come back early?" Shao Xing came in and closed the door, and maneuvered the wheelchair to Shen Qiran's side, "Why did you leave the table suddenly?"

"I was bored there, so I came back when I was bored." Shen Qiran looked away from the bookshelf, he didn't want Shao Xing to know that he was paying attention to these things.

"Really?" Shao Xing looked at his expression carefully, and frowned slightly, "Didn't you and Princess Rose have a good chat before?"

"It's okay, she happens to be a fan of Mr. R, and she is more interested in non-spiritual music, so she chatted more." Shen Qiran paused, meaning, "But the topic will always be finished, I I haven't gotten to know her well enough to talk about everything."

Shao Xing didn't speak, just looked at him.Ever since he entered the door, this person hadn't looked into his eyes. Shao Xing watched Shen Qiran bypass him and go to the bedside, as if he was about to rest, he was silent for a while, and said suddenly.

"I saw Esther looking for you."

Shen Qiran's hand that lifted the quilt stopped.He remembered that the place where he and Esther were standing at that time could not be seen downstairs, how did Shao Xing know?

"He wasn't looking for me." Shen Qiran explained calmly, "It just happened to meet me in the drink area."

"But shortly after the two of you separated, you came back alone." Shao Xing said, "What did he tell you?"

"It's nothing." Shen Qiran lowered her eyes and continued to make the bed, ready to go to bed at any time, "It's just a small chat."

"Just chatting for a while?"

The doubt in the other party's tone suddenly ignited Shen Qiran's anger that had accumulated all night. He raised his head and stared straight into Shao Xing's eyes.

"Otherwise?" he said, "Do you still need me to repeat the content of the small talk to you word by word? You chatted with Princess Canberra all night and I didn't say anything. Why did I talk to Her Highness Esther?" A few words will not work? Don't be too double-standard!"

After Shen Qiran finished speaking in one breath, the room fell into an eerie silence, and Shao Xing looked at him in surprise.

"You..." He seemed incredulous, "Are you mad at me? Because I talked too much with Canbella?"

"No." After enjoying the quick talk, Shen Qiran immediately regretted it. He knew that he was making trouble for no reason at all. After all, the two of them had never confirmed their relationship. He had no right to whom Shao Xing was in contact with and to what extent. put one's oar in.

"Sorry, I'm a little tired, I'm going to sleep first." Feeling ashamed and embarrassed by her behavior, Shen Qiran whispered, "Good night."

He wanted to lie on the bed, but a force stopped him, Shen Qiran froze in place, he heard the sound of the wheelchair moving, and the man stopped beside him.

"I'm sorry, I didn't notice your feelings." The man held his hand lightly, with a bit of anxiety and imperceptible expectation in his clear voice, "Are you...jealous?"

Shen Qiran didn't speak, but slightly tightened the hem of her pajamas.Shao Xing stared at him for a while, then suddenly stretched out his hand, wrapped his arms around his waist and let him sit on his lap.

Shen Qiran didn't refuse, just lowered his head quietly, until his chin was lifted, and then met Shao Xing's eyes.

"Qiran." The man stared at him, his eyes were as dark as abysses, "You care about me too, don't you?" He asked.

"I'm not wishful thinking, am I?"

Shen Qiran's eyes trembled slightly.

The hand holding his chin was warm and hot, and he seemed to hear a faster and faster heartbeat, but he couldn't tell whether it was his own or Shao Xing's, or it was the two of them together.

"Shao Xing." After a long time, he finally spoke, his voice was very soft, as if a piece of soft feather quietly fell into the lake of his heart, and quietly brought gentle ripples.

"I never said I didn't care about you," he said.

"I never said...you are wishful thinking."

The author has something to say: pray that the next chapter will not be locked. QQ

Thanks to little angel 15689908 for the rocket launcher, and little angel 50195566 for throwing mines!mwah!