552 Talks
âBrother, please walk slower, why do you have to be in such a hurry?â protested Bai Ying who was pulled by Chen Ming to their bungalow.
Arriving at the path that turned towards the bungalow, several pairs of feet were blocking their way. Chen Ming raised his head to find the Crown Prince who was already standing right in front of Chen Ming.
âWhy are you guys so noisy? I can hear Ying Yingâs voice from a distance,â said the Crown Prince, glancing at Chen Mingâs hand which was pulling Bai Yingâs hand.
Chen Ming pulled Bai Ying and pushed him towards the Crown Prince.
âOuch, Big Brotherâ
Luo Xiang naturally caught Bai Ying easily.
âHere, take good care of my brother if you donât want others to take him,â said Chen Ming.
Bai Ying looked at Chen Ming with big eyes. Warned him not to speak carelessly in front of the Crown Prince.
Luo Xiang raised his eyebrows, asking what Chen Mingâs words meant.
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âWhat does it mean?â
Chen Ming looked at Bai Ying then Crown Prince.
âThere was someone who hu.....â Bai Ying approached quickly and covered his brotherâs mouth with his palm.
âOlder brother! Hehehe he means, someone in hurry and greeted me earlier, that is, Your Majesty.â
Luo Xiang narrowed his eyes at the two suspiciously. Chen Ming brushed away Bai Yingâs hand which was covering his mouth.
âThis kidâ
Bai Ying pinched his brotherâs waist silently.
âBrother, donât be noisy.â
Chen Ming looked at Bai Ying sharply.
âStupidâ
While grumbling the prince walked ahead of Bai Ying and the Crown Prince towards his bungalow. He stopped when he arrived in front of Bei Yau who was blocking his way. He raised his head asking the young guard to step aside.
Luo Xiang turned his head, he nodded at Bei Yau who seemed to be asking his permission.
Immediately Bei Yau pulled Chen Mingâs hand away.
âPlease forgive me, Your Majesty, but I want to speak.â
Chen Ming tried to let go of Bei Yauâs grip. Why pulled him towards the back garden? He wants to get back to his room.
âGuard Bei let go of your hand, Iâm tired, I want to rest in my room.â
Xiao Hong followed the two.
âYour Majestyâ
âGuard Bei, donât be so impudent, let go of my hand!â
Bai Ying watched his brother being pulled away by Guard Bei.
âPlease take your hands off His Majestyâ cried Xiao Hong who followed the two.
Bai Ying was about to follow but the Crown Princeâs hand held him.
âHey Ying Ying where are you going?â
Bai Ying pointed at Chen Ming who was getting further and further away.
âThatâs, Your Majesty, Guard Bei will only make my brother angrier, heâs been in a very bad mood since earlier.â
The Crown Prince took Bai Yingâs hand and wrapped it around his arm, leading him to walk towards the garden area. Bi followed not far behind the two.
âDonât mind them, your brother and Bei need to talk, just let them talk alone.â
Bai Ying frowned, scratching his head in confusion.
âWhy should they talk? What do they want to talk about?â
Arrived in a cool garden area. The two stopped under a shady tree. At least a little spared from the heat of the sun that shines quite scorching towards noon.
âWe also have to talk to Ying. Hmm, look at your face, are you feeling better?â asked the Crown Prince stroking Bai Yingâs head gently, smoothing the hair that fell over his innocent forehead. Bai Yingâs pair of big round eyes stared at him for so long that he needed to look up slightly because of the Crown Prince who was much taller than him.
âWhat are we going to talk about, Your Majesty? Em, Iâm fine, Iâm still a little nervous because I donât eat enough, I always feel hungry, but if I keep eating Iâll turn round like a rabbit, right?â Luo Xiang wrapped his two arms around Bai Yingâs waist and pulled him close to him. He couldnât help but smile at Bai Yingâs adorable words.
âHehe, itâs okay to be a fat rabbit, I like cute fat bunnies, very cute and funny,â said Luo Xiang rubbing the tip of Bai Yingâs nose with his nose.
Bai Ying pursed his lips.
âYour Highness is just sweet talking.â
Luo Xiang chuckled. He took Bai Yingâs hand and led him to walk back down the path where on either side there were beautiful plants with various types of flowers blooming. The Valley of the White Clouds is warm in those months, so all kinds of flowers thrive there.
âHmm, is my Ying Ying still doubting your brother Xiang Xiang? Letâs go to the front hall, Chairman Sang Guan has news that will be conveyed to everyone, actually, itâs not very important news, We could miss it, but earlier someone said that he was very hungry, we have to get there before the food runs out â
Bai Ying pulled the Crown Princeâs hand to stop their path.
âHow could it be insignificant Your Majesty? If thatâs the case, why did Granpa Sang Guan invite everyone to gather, would he cancel the match? Itâs a pity for everyone who has come from far away, including brother Yi Fang and his clan, Golden Buffalo Mountain is quite far from here right? Erm, have we been there before Your Majesty? Why is the name sounds familiar huh?â Bai Ying thought.
Luo Xiang invited Bai Ying to stop near some rocks and sit down. Heâd better enjoy the fresh air outside for a while and spend precious time with his adorable little concubine there. Luo Xiang nodded.
âYeah, weâve been there, has Ying Ying forgotten about Xiao Wu?â asked the Crown Prince.
Bai Ying frowned, he seemed very familiar with that name.
âXiao Wu? How come Iâve heard of it? Who is that, Your Majesty?â asked Bai Ying looking at the Crown Prince with his innocent eyes. A pair of light brown eyes that were as clear as the sky, with a light that shone as if all life was within them very clearly.
Luo Xiang caressed Bai Yingâs cheek gently. He held both his cheeks with his wide palm, just enough to cover the small cheeks.
âEm, that Xiao Wu, rabbit, erm no, a very big hare. In the past, Ying Ying defeated it when it was about to attack and destroy the surrounding city. It moves in the ground and causes earthquakes everywhere, landslides to floods due to several dams being damaged by it.â
Bai Ying widened his eyes. Even though the Crown Prince said it for some reason he couldnât remember it.
âBig hares? Why did I forget? Itâs such a mischievous hare, Your Majesty, to be able to create such a natural disaster, arenât they supposed to be cute?â
Luo Xiang laughed, he covered his mouth laughing seeing Bai Yingâs facial expression which was quite cute even though he was angry with his eyes and eyebrows sharply swooping up.
âHehehe yeah, heâs a naughty hare, thank God, my Ying Ying is so great and was able to defeat it in time, all the balance of nature is maintained because of my very powerful Little Kingâ
Luo Xiang looked at Bai Yingâs whole body, then lowered his body to check Bai Yingâs legs was bitten by that ugly creature yesterday.
âAre your legs okay? Does it still hurt?â he asked.
Bai Ying shook his head, smiling so wide his eyes disappeared within it.
âI donât feel anything anymore, Your Majesty, the traces have even disappeared. Ying thought last night must be just a dream because Ying canât remember anything.â
Luo Xiang smiled, he got up and sat back down where he was pinching Bai Yingâs cheek exasperatedly.
âThis child, how could a dream destroy such a huge hall overnight, this irresponsible childâ
Bai Ying stretched out his hand and hugged the Crown Princeâs waist. This made Luo Xiang somewhat surprised, he hadnât found Bai Ying so much taking the initiative to hug him if he wasnât the one forcing him.
âYing Yingâ
âYour Highness, please forgive me for forgetting about Your Highness, I donât know what happened, but sister Bi and sister Yan often talk about what happened, which Ying somehow forgets about. Would Your Majesty be bored if I couldnât remember everything anymore? Forever?â Bai Ying asked.
Luo Xiang smiled, he stroked Bai Yingâs hair who rested his head on his shoulder. Kissing his forehead gently, the Crown Prince took a deep breath.
âHeh, well it canât be helped, at least big brother will find another concubine.â
Bai Ying who heard the Crown Princeâs answer raised his head, looking at Luo Xiang with sharp eyes. The youth immediately withdrew his two hands from the Crown Princeâs waist.
âWell then, at least I go back to Xin Huaâ he pursed his lips in annoyance.
But, what about his promise to his two older sisters in the palace? If the Crown Prince grew tired of him and looked for a new concubine, then his two older sisters would also be exiled to the cold palace, both of whom would spend their old age in that sad and haunted place for the rest of their lives.
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