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The time quickly passed, as the days passed, Qi Ah slowly became more reliant on Weizhi. It got to the point where Qi Ah spent almost every moment of his time while awake with the other. The only time he was alone, was during the times he changed, bathed or went to the bathroom.

While Qi Ah still had to struggle to bathe on his own, it was much better since Weizhi began to give him massages. The pain was much more bearable then before. In honesty, he would of gladly relied completely on the other male for everything, if he wasn't to embarrassed.

Weizhi swiftly became the second 'young master' of the personal palace. All the servants would greet him with due respect, as well as the head servant. No one ever gave him any issue. Rather, they seemed more then willing to accommodate him as to help 'appeal' to the other so he wouldn't leave.

When it was finally time to attend the banquet. Qi Ah wasn't really thinking much as he leaned in Weizhi's embrace. Letting the other carry him out to the sedan chair. "When we get there, you can't act out like here. His majesty might find you displeasing ah? I can't stop him if he decides to punish you." Qi Ah warned him sternly.

Though he had arrived with the head butler in the original story line, the person 'attending' to him shouldn't matter right? His head servant hadn't really had much of a presence in the plot, outside of assisting Qi Ah during the few scenes he had with greeting his 'older brother' or giving a few comments to those who greeted him.

After being seated, Qi Ah rested against Weizhi's side, feeling quiet at peace. Though he hadn't wanted to derail from the plot, it was truly great to finally have someone at his side ah? Finally he had a chance to enjoy not only his 'role' but to actually have his own feelings!

The light blooming feelings of a 'first' love were new to Qi Ah, and though he didn't understand it completely. He truly thought that this Weizhi was a rather important friend ah? He really didn't want to part with the other.

His dazed expression caused Weizhi to turn his lips up into a hidden smile. Though Qi Ah never questioned it, the larger male had never actually removed the mask hiding his face. Since his identity was that of Qi Ah's "Personal Attendant" they were clearly closer then master and servant.

Feeling pleased with how the other had began to rely on him, Weizhi didn't mind the little things. These things were being ordered to go here or there, or how to 'behave'. It was truly novel, being ordered around for the first time!

When they arrived at the palace, Weizhi carried Qi Ah down from the sedan carriage, placing him into the offered wheelchair. Though he'd have preferred to carry the youth the whole way, he knew when to draw the line.

Having arrived rather early, the two were lead to the Emperors study, instead of the banquet hall that had yet to finish being prepared. The two waiting outside the doors as the Head Eunuch headed in to report to the Emperor.

After waiting a couple of minutes, the Eunuch came back, allowing them entry.

Qi Ah thanked him before having Weizhi push him inside. The Emperor was sitting at his Royal desk, going over a few memorials from morning court. Glancing up, the elder male nodded to the youth who was entering.

Due to his illness, Qi Ah normally didn't have to 'bow' to his brother while greeting. However, because he'd been able to handle standing up for short burst of time thanks to Weizhi, Qi Ah, who's character setting greatly admired and respected his elder brother, slowly pushed himself up.

The Emperor was taken back as he watched the youth standing with a bit difficulty before he slowly began to bow as one should, the 'servant' next to him, helping assist them as to not completely harm the youth.

"Servant Greets your Majesty!" he said in a humble tone, a smile slowly forming on his face.