I Rely On The Collapse Of The Character Setting To Survive In The Hands Of The Male Lead Chapter 250

Chapter 250

Because Lin Qingyang’s body was basically incapacitated, it was Chu Lishu who came in and out to fetch things. Lin Qingyang had eaten and drunk his fill, but he still lay on the bed, listening to the voices of Lu Yi and Liu Jingchen. It was likely that they knew what had happened.

Now, as Lin Qingyang recalls his decision, he feels ashamed and wishes he could suffocate himself with the pillow.

When Chu Lishu entered, Lin Qingyang looked at him wearing only a robe, exuding an indescribable sense of elegance and indulgence, with a face full of smiles, looking exceptionally beautiful.

Any previous resentment dissipated in that moment.

As Chu Lishu started to massage Lin Qingyang, Lin Qingyang couldn’t help but complain, looking at Chu Lishu’s lively appearance, “Aren’t you supposed to be frail? How come… you seem perfectly fine?”

Chu Lishu smiled lightly, “Perhaps I was thinking for too long, accumulating for too long…” In fact, halfway through, it seemed like he regained some internal strength. He did lose control indeed, but that kind of loss of control was different from usual circumstances, and he recovered afterward.

Lin Qingyang’s mouth twitched, and he did feel it indeed.

Suddenly, Lin Qingyang felt Chu Lishu tugging at his pants, quickly grabbing onto his belt. “What are you doing? Take it easy, be careful in the future… about that, it can kill people.”

Chu Lishu chuckled and said, “Don’t worry, you need to take your medicine inside, is it starting to hurt?”

Lin Qingyang’s cheeks flushed, it did seem to start hurting, could Chu Lishu even predict this?

“I… I’ll do it myself.”

But Chu Lishu insisted, “We’ve paid respects to heaven and earth on Wuxin Mountain, and now you’ve entered the bridal chamber. Why are you still arguing with me about this?”

“I… I didn’t, I just feel embarrassed,” Lin Qingyang said awkwardly.

“Be good, listen to me,” Chu Lishu chuckled softly, but his hand became forceful. Lin Qingyang couldn’t resist and had to let go.

“I won’t bully you now.”

Lin Qingyang glanced suspiciously at Chu Lishu, and sure enough, the next second, Chu Lishu leaned in and asked in his ear, “Do you me to use my hand or the Crown Prince seal?”

Isn’t this still considered bullying?

Lin Qingyang couldn’t help but wave his hand, “Didn’t you bully enough last night? Why are you still coming?”

“Alright, alright, my bad,” Chu Lishu quickly compromised and obediently took his medicine.

“No more fooling around in the future, you have to resist it, I can’t take it,” Lin Qingyang declared firmly.

Chu Lishu paused for a moment, then leaned in close to Lin Qingyang’s ear, saying, “I won’t indulge anymore in the future. Actually, last night’s actions were also for your own good.”

Lin Qingyang turned his head back in disbelief to look at Chu Lishu, wondering how he could shamelessly say such words.

Chu Lishu squinted his eyes, chuckling softly, “We’ll be busy again soon, maybe there won’t be time for this, but there’s something you’ve forgotten.”

Lin Qingyang’s face was full of question marks.

Chu Lishu’s gaze gradually grew deeper, “You’ve painted my appearance before, you should know the proportions. In just over a month, I’ll revert to my original form. Four years ago, I was taller and larger than I am now. Do you think you can handle me once I’ve reverted?”

Lin Qingyang gradually… gradually realized, his face changing from red to pale.

Chu Lishu murmured softly, “Right now, it’s just step by step, giving you a heads-up in advance. But afterward…”

Lin Qingyang covered his face, feeling like he might die.

Chu Lishu’s laughter echoed softly, finally no longer teasing Lin Qingyang with such embarrassing topics.

At night, the two lay face to face in the quiet surroundings, chatting incessantly.

Suddenly, Lin Qingyang thought of something and spoke up, “Did we waste the whole day? I hope it won’t affect anything important.”

“It’s alright, I’ve got it all figured out,” Chu Lishu said softly, gently running his fingers through Lin Qingyang’s hair. “I’ve talked to Cousin Liu. The officials from both offices will leave tomorrow.”

Lin Qingyang was startled, about to sit up in an instant, but was held back by Chu Lishu. “You’re not going anywhere.”

It took Lin Qingyang a moment to catch his breath, and he said irritably, “What’s this? You’re not kicking me out anymore?”

“Can’t bear to, can’t do it,” Chu Lishu said, sounding somewhat aggrieved.

Lin Qingyang stifled a laugh. “Didn’t you say I’m your weakness?”

Chu Lishu let out a long sigh. “Yes, you are, and it’s also my fate.”

Lin Qingyang chuckled. “I thought you were the type to cut ties cleanly and not take responsibility.”

Chu Lishu hugged him. “How could I?”

“Then… why?” Lin Qingyang asked again.

“Actually, I had planned to send them off anyway, just a bit earlier. Since I’ve already talked to Cousin Liu, we might as well execute it directly. After all, the prey’s final struggle is often the most dangerous. I don’t have enough manpower to protect so many people, so it’s safest to have them leave.”

Lin Qingyang felt a warm sensation in his heart. Chu Lishu cared about these officials from both offices because of him, which is why he made extra arrangements.

“Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”

Chu Lishu looked down at Lin Qingyang and couldn’t help but say, “I’ve been selfish, wanting to keep you here with me. Promise me, you must prioritize your safety, or else I…”

“Are you still worried about the prophecy?” Lin Qingyang asked helplessly.

Chu Lishu furrowed his brows tightly. How could he not worry, especially at this happiest moment, it’s also the most worrisome.

Lin Qingyang held Chu Lishu’s face earnestly and said, “I know you’ve been affected by the prophecy. Let me ask you this: Have you forgotten that the reason you’re alive today is because your father and mother firmly believed the prophecy wouldn’t come true? They were convinced that you could change the future, so they drove away the fortune tellers, kept the news hidden, and ensured you grew up safely. Maybe life is full of trials, maybe there’s indeed fate, but they were all trying to change it. What right do you have to be pessimistic?”

“But they…” Chu Lishu’s eyes trembled.

“I believe they wouldn’t regret their decision, just like I am now. I know no matter how much I say, it might not dispel your unease, so let’s make a pact,” Lin Qingyang suddenly said seriously. “In case the prophecy does come true, and if something happens to me, worst-case scenario, if I die.”

Chu Lishu trembled all over, his demeanor instantly changed, a surge of hostility emanating from him, as if he were battling against something intangible.

Lin Qingyang stared deeply into Chu Lishu’s eyes and said each word deliberately, “Yuan Ran, just die with me.”

Then he burst into laughter.

“Even in death, we’ll be together. Let’s see how that stupid prophecy comes true.”

Chu Lishu was stunned, dumbfounded. In his mind, the tangled mess of thoughts seemed to be instantly cleared away, leaving only a blank, white world. His eyes gradually welled up with bitterness, and his vision began to blur.

“Alright, I’ll die with you.”

“But!” Lin Qingyang hastily interjected, “The condition is that I really have to die. I’m afraid you might act impulsively. You know my situation is special, sometimes miracles might happen. So don’t worry, I have ways to handle it. I’m definitely more capable of protecting myself than you are.”

Chu Lishu looked at Lin Qingyang for a while, then couldn’t help but gently kiss him and whispered softly, “Qingyang, as long as you’re by my side, after I’ve avenged the mastermind and compensated the innocent, I can let go of all other hatred, treat others with kindness, and let the prophecy go to hell.”

I can forgo revenge, as long as you’re with me.

…

In the dead of night, Xu Wenze held up a torch and finally found the hidden underground passage.

He couldn’t believe what he was seeing—there was actually a hidden passage beneath his own home.

Nervously, Xu Wenze stepped inside, wanting to uncover the secrets hidden within his own home.

Why has his father been so busy lately? Why were there so many unfamiliar faces coming and going during the Longevity Festival? On the surface, they seemed to be aiding Prime Minister Li, but behind the scenes, there were other intentions.

His father didn’t allow him to interfere, nor did he provide any answers. But he didn’t want to be kept in the dark forever. Finally, through his own investigation, he discovered the hidden passage in his home.

As Xu Wenze ventured deeper, he suddenly saw a flicker of firelight. Was there someone ahead?

Xu Wenze crept closer, and before he even peeked his head in, he heard a voice.

“Why is someone coming over so late at night? Bringing supper?”

Xu Wenze instantly understood that the person inside must possess martial arts skills, so even if he breath quietly, he could still be detected in such a quiet place.

Assuming it was his own home, Xu Wenze reassured himself that nothing would go wrong. He cautiously peered inside, but as soon as he did, his eyes widened in shock, and he quickly withdrew.

He arrived in front of a cell and looked beyond the bars to see a tall, dignified man, leaving him momentarily speechless.

The man seemed to be reading a book, not exhibiting the usual appearance of a prisoner, but there were indeed chains around his feet.

The man was also observing him.

“So, it’s Young Master Xu.”

“And who might you be?” Xu Wenze felt that the man in front of him seemed somewhat familiar, but he couldn’t place him. Despite his elegant demeanor, he couldn’t be more than thirty years old. He didn’t seem like a villain, so why was he locked up here?

The man looked at him for a moment and then smiled. “It seems your family has protected you well. I am Xie Yiqing. My apologies for the lack of manners.”

“Xie Yiqing?” Xu Wenze murmured, then exclaimed in surprise, “The only remaining son of the Xie family?”

Xie Yiqing smiled as if the two of them were meeting in a teahouse rather than in the dark dungeon underground.

Xu Wenze’s expression changed slightly. He remembered that Xie Yiqing was the owner of the Golden Phoenix Pavilion. He had always thought Xie Yiqing had gone to do business elsewhere, but he never expected to find him here. He was about to speak when Xie Yiqing suddenly spoke up.

“By the way, do you know someone named Chu Lishu?” Xie Yiqing asked.

Xu Wenze paused, looking at Xie Yiqing with some wariness.

Xie Yiqing simply smiled and said, “I’ve been hearing this name a lot lately. But he’s probably in grave danger now. If he truly has the ability to influence the world as the rumors say, I really hope he stays alive and stops everything. Otherwise… there will be countless casualties.”

Xu Wenze frowned and said, “What are you talking about? Why are you here, and what exactly is happening with our Xu family?”

“Your Xu family is plotting rebellion.”

The single sentence hit Xu Wenze like a bolt from the blue, leaving him dumbfounded.

Ignoring his shock, Xie Yiqing continued, “No matter how much I say, you won’t believe me. I advise you to leave as soon as possible. There are traps here. You’ve been down here for quite some time, and you must have already alerted the guards. If you don’t leave now, you might end up losing your freedom like me.”

Even though Xu Wenze was usually quick-witted, he was overwhelmed and couldn’t process the situation at the moment. Rebellion? This reminded him of his trip to Wuxin Mountain… He didn’t care about the internal power struggles of the Xu family, but if they were plotting rebellion, his sense of loyalty and morality wouldn’t allow it.

As the commotion from above reached them, Xu Wenze snapped out of his daze, but it was too late to escape.

However, this was his home. With that thought in mind, Xu Wenze decided to confront whoever was coming. To his surprise, it was his father who had come down with the others.

“It’s indeed you here,” Duke Wei Guo frowned.

“Father, you…” Xu Wenze’s words were cut short as Duke Wei Guo interrupted, “Lock up the young master.”

After speaking, Duke Wei Guo turned and left.

Xu Wenze was stunned for a moment. By the time he realized what was happening, guards were already attacking him. These guards were unfamiliar to him, clearly skilled fighters.

Xu Wenze immediately dodged and threw the torch directly at one of the guards’ eyes. The guard blocked it with his hand, giving Xu Wenze the opportunity to dart into the dark passage.

After catching up to Duke Wei Guo, more people arrived to capture him. In the chaos, Xu Wenze didn’t know who struck him, but he suddenly spat out blood, injured. Duke Wei Guo urgently shouted, “Don’t hurt him! Wenze, stop struggling, calm down.”

But Xu Wenze didn’t listen. He felt that something was very wrong. He even began to worry about his sister in the palace. Was his father using her for something as well? After all this time, he knew he couldn’t communicate with his father. He was stubborn and unwilling to tell him the whole truth. So, he could only rely on himself.

In the quiet streets deep into the night, Xu Wenze, clutching his chest about to burst, ran desperately. The people from Duke Wei Guo’s residence didn’t dare to actually harm him, allowing him to escape.

However, he had already suffered internal injuries and couldn’t run much farther. It wouldn’t be long before someone caught up to him.

His vision started to blur, and just as he was about to turn a corner, his legs gave way beneath him. He was about to collapse.

With his hands flailing helplessly in the air, desperately trying to grasp onto something, a flash of silver suddenly appeared. His hands firmly gripped a slender, icy-cold scabbard.

This scabbard, appearing out of nowhere, managed to support him steadily.

Xu Wenze looked up in astonishment, trying hard to see, but all he could make out was a figure in white, silent and watching him.

There was another figure nearby, looking disheveled and chaotic.

“What a surprise, you’re meddling in other people’s affairs?”

“My nephew’s friend.”

Upon hearing this voice, Xu Wenze recognized it instantly, despite his blurred vision. He exclaimed, “Fifth Lord Liu!”

“Young Master Xu, you… are injured.”

Ignoring the fact that they were not acquainted, which was rather impolite, Xu Wenze reached out and grabbed Liu Xiaowei’s arm.

Liu Xiaowei, who feared intimacy with others, was about to shake off Xu Wenze’s grip, but to his surprise, Xu Wenze had already slumped into his arms, completely drained of strength.

Xu Wenze’s head was spinning so much that he could barely speak. He had to say quickly, “Fifth Lord Liu, please, take me away.”

He didn’t dare to mention his family’s situation or Chu Lishu’s. On one hand, there was his family, on the other, his friend. He didn’t know what the right thing to do was. He could only rely on himself to uncover the truth and then decide what to do. Like an injured trapped animal, he felt helpless against everything, only able to beg the person in front of him for help.

Barely finishing his sentence, Xu Wenze collapsed in Liu Xiaowei’s arms.

“You’re quite seriously injured,” a voice nearby exclaimed again. “Wait… several people are running towards here. Could they be chasing… No, I need to hide first.”

Soon, someone came running towards them. Based on the recent events, Liu Xiaowei concluded that the pursuers must be criminals and stood ready with his sword.

Seeing Liu Xiaowei’s imposing demeanor, the pursuers knew better than to underestimate him.

The newcomer was also startled but quickly regained his composure. He shouted, “Who are you? How dare you harm our young master!”

Liu Xiaowei was slightly taken aback, though he remained steadfast. “And who are you people?”

Understanding that Xu Wenze likely hadn’t revealed anything, the newcomer explained, “We’re from Duke Wei Guo’s residence. Earlier, someone infiltrated our residence and abducted the young master. We’re searching for him. Seeing that you don’t seem like a criminal, I’m curious… “

Liu Xiaowei paused for a moment before responding, “I am his friend. He just sought my help, and I intend to take him away. I’ll return him tomorrow when he wakes up.”

“How can that be? This is our young master! How can he leave with you? We don’t even know who you are.”

Just as Liu Xiaowei was about to introduce himself, a voice interrupted, “Isn’t this Fifth Lord Liu? Do you remember me? We had some dealings back when the Prince’s mansion was still around.”

Liu Xiaowei turned towards the voice and indeed recognized the familiar figure—it was Duke Wei Guo himself. It turned out that the newcomers were indeed from Duke Wei Guo’s residence.

“It must be Fifth Lord Liu who saved my son. It seems Wenze is injured; we need to treat him quickly. Thank you, Fifth Lord Liu, for your noble help. I will definitely visit to express my gratitude,” Duke Wei Guo stepped forward, attempting to support Xu Wenze.

Liu Xiaowei’s body tensed momentarily, but he didn’t intervene. It wasn’t until Duke Wei took Xu Wenze’s hand that Liu Xiaowei noticed Xu Wenze’s grip on his clothing. No matter how Duke Wei Guo tried to pull Xu Wenze’s arm away, Xu Wenze held on tightly, refusing to let go.

Duke Wei Guo awkwardly instructed a servant to step forward and pry open Xu Wenze’s hand.

As Liu Xiaowei watched each delicate, pale finger being pried apart, he felt a sense of unease creeping over him. It was as if he was allowing the weak to be abandoned.

Once Xu Wenze was completely separated from him, Liu Xiaowei suppressed his discomfort and accepted Duke Wei G’uos gratitude. He watched silently as they left.

“Hey, what’s going on? Their family members came to pick them up, surely nothing bad happened, are you worried?”

“I’ll go check it out. You go to my residence first,” Liu Xiaowei said uneasily. He followed them and confirmed that Xu Wenze had indeed returned to Duke Wei Guo’s residence, where doctors were summoned, and the whole family seemed very concerned. Only then did he return home, feeling puzzled.

It wasn’t until he got back that he learned about the whole family’s decision to temporarily leave to Jiangnan.

If you love what Ciacia is doing, then consider showing your support by supporting a cup of coffee for her at Kofi. If you can’t wait for the next release chapter, subscribe to advanced chapters membership on her Kofi to get access to up to 10 chapters!