560 Missed
Luo Xiangâs eyes widened, in an instant, Bei Yau was already standing in front to block the object that was flying fast and almost hit Bai Ying.
The sound of metallic clinks was loud as Bei Yau raised his sword to ward off the secret weapon-like object.
âYour Highness be careful!â
Everyone was shocked by what happened, not to mention Luo Xiang who threw his hand in the air to block another object that flying at them. Throw the weapon back to wherever it came from, and a loud groan was heard.
âAh!â
The participants who were on the sidelines held their breath when the sudden incident slammed one of the competitors who was competing in the middle of the field hard to the ground.
So fast, not even a second, whatever the object was flying back to her and pierced through her shoulder. Making her fall to the ground and vomit blood from her mouth, the tiny object was indeed powerful.
âWhat happened?â
The voices of the participants were instantly crowded. Bei Yau and several bodyguards from General Poâs residence immediately stood in front of the Crown Prince and Bai Ying, forming a formation to block any further attacks that could occur.
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âPresumptuous! Who dared to attack!â cried Bei Yau who raised his sword high towards the participants in the centre of the field who were none other than the Purple Plum clan, the tiny flying object was from them.
One of the clan members had fallen to the ground holding her bloody shoulder, her eyes widened at the sight of the guards who had pointed sharp sword tips at the several young veiled female participants.
The one at the very front lowered her body deeply.
âPlease forgive us, our weapons missed, please forgive us!â cried the young woman.
Luo Xiang pulled his lips in annoyance. He looked at Bai Ying who was still shocked by what had happened, how could the tiny dangerous weapon miss that far?
He check on Bai Ying whose eyes were still wide in surprise, not even following what just happened.
âIs Ying Ying all right?â he asked.
Bai Ying nodded.
âYes, Your Majesty, Iâm fine. I didnât even see anything, Guard Bei was great at it.â
Bei Yau pointed the tip of his sword at the woman who lowered her body in front of everyone.
âThereâs no way that object could miss, what exactly are you guys doing?â Bei Yau restrained himself, he couldnât have shouted that the assailant was presumptuous in pointing their weapon at the Crown Prince. Apart from General Po and Sang Guan Yi Lu, the other participants didnât know who the Crown Prince and Bai Ying really were.
The young lady raised her head to look at Bei Yau with her beautiful but sharp eyes. Bei Yauâs eyes widened, he seemed to recognize those eyes and especially the face behind the veil that was shown only to Bei Yau.
âY-You areâ
It was Chai Ni, the Princess of Dai Yang who was now smiling widely at the young guard. Bei Yau shifted his position showing the princess to the Crown Prince. Luo Xiang pulled his lips, how could the princess be there? Due to the guards covering the women in the centre, apart from Bei Yau and the Crown Prince, no one could see the princessâs face, but Lo Yi who was standing in his place among his clan members clenched his fists, it seemed he already knew.
âHehâ
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Bai Ying and Bi walked slowly back to the villa accompanied by a few bodyguards behind them. The young man seemed to purse his lips while twirling the leaves that were still on the stems in his hands.
âHemh, but what is that Princess doing here huh? And, she can fight, it looks like her martial arts is not an ordinary figmentâ thought Bai Ying.
Bi who was walking behind him almost bumped into Bai Ying who stopped suddenly.
âEh Your Majestyâ
Bai Ying turned his body, why did he just obey when the Crown Prince told him to leave?
The Crown Prince asked him to go back to the villa while he was talking with that girl, and why did he just allow that? What was he thinking? Let the two alone. Thatâs too good for the Crown Prince while the Princess looks so sexy and attractive in those thin layered clothes.
Without thinking too much he walked back towards the entrance hall where the match was.
Bi immediately followed him.
âYour Majesty, where are you going?â she exclaimed.
Bai Ying waved her hand at Bi.
âCome on, sis, letâs see what they are talking about,â said Bai Ying running towards the competition area.
âYour Majesty.â
Bi tries to persuade Bai Ying to stop but the young man looks excited already.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYour Majesty, we canât go back there, what if His Majesty see us? He will so angryâ
After a short jog, Bai Ying finally arrived at the backyard of the hall.
He was just about to head into the assembly room when he saw a group of young women from Purple Plum exit the hall, one of whom was Chai Ni who even though she was wearing a veil could still recognize her.
âHey, itâs over, weâre late, sis.â
Bai Ying was going to meet the Crown Prince and accompany him until the event ended, but, he stopped in his tracks. Seeing from a distance Lo Yi who was standing near the tree seemed to be waiting for the princess to pass. Well, itâs not strange, Lo Yi and Chai Ni are siblings they must miss each other after a long time apart. However, Bai Ying was surprised to see Lo Yi who was so rude pulling Chai Niâs hand towards him to stand behind the big trees.
Bai Ying couldnât hear what they were talking about but from the expression on Lo Yiâs face, it didnât seem like it was just a casual greeting. Bai Ying leaned against a nearby tree, he pulled Biâs hand closer.
âSis, what are they talking about?â he whispered.
Bi shrugged not knowing.
âI donât know Your Majesty, we canât hear anything from hereâ whispered Bi.
Bai Ying looked around, Lo Yi and Chai Ni were standing near the small room that Grandpa Po used to store all of the soldiersâ equipment. Bai Ying immediately grabbed Biâs hand and led her to the back of the warehouse.
âCome on sis, letâs find outâ
Bi couldnât resist when Bai Yingâs hand pulled her.
âYour Majesty, what are we going to do?â whispered Bi.
âMoreover, of course, hearing what they have to say, it looks fun.â
The young man, on these couple of days, has new hobbies, that eavesdropping and listening to other peopleâs business. Staying too long in General Poâs residence with many guests and doing nothing makes him so bored. Although Crown Prince already warns him to not be too curious about what that not his concern, he just canât help it.
He and Bi stopped behind the wall not far from Lo Yi and Chai Ni, they can hear what they talking about from there.
Lo Yi held Chai Niâs hand tightly as if to hurt her. His big eyes looked at his sister.
âWhat are you going to do here?â asked Lo Yi.
Chai Ni pulled her hand from Lo Yiâs large palm.
âWhat else, my clan and I are joining the match too, canât you see it, big brother?â she asked back.
Lo Yi stared at Chai Ni with wide eyes.
âYou know thatâs not what you came here for, Iâll warn you, Ni, all your plans wonât work. What do you think you doing? You do not even win against a quarter of the participantsâ
Chai Ni smirked, she looked at Lo Yi with big eyes. Not like the Chai Ni he used to show everyone except her brother. Also, Bai Ying was standing behind the storehouse wall now.
âJust give up Ni, you can go back to the palace without any problems, Father will forgive you, you think you can avenge yourself in this way? You have a bright future, you can get a high position without having to try, why bother to seek revenge that you do not fully understand, itâs not even clear what itâs all about.â
âWhat do you mean not clear? All of this is very clear, I know what Iâm going to do and big brother canât stop it, now, stay away from me and donât interfere in this matter, or you will suffer the consequences tooâ Chai Ni exclaimed with a face holding back emotions.
Bai Ying covered his mouth. What had he heard just now?
âHohâ did they hear what he shouldnât hear?
He turned his head and pulled Bi away.
âCome on, Sis, letâs just go.â
The young man was about to turn around very slowly so that no one would know until he accidentally stepped on a dry twig that made a loud sound.
Bai Ying and Bi opened their eyes wide, they must have heard that right?
âWho is that!â Chai Ni exclaimed.
Bai Ying was just about to turn his head when suddenly something shot towards him. Instantly knocked him and Bi down hard on the ground.
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