633 Who Is That?
In a moment Bai Ying and the Crown Princeâs hearts skipped a beat. Bai Yingâs eyes briefly flashed red. This was the feeling he experienced when he felt someone or something of immense power appear nearby. And, that enormous power, could it be the man with the friendly smiles in front of them now?
âServant is Li Hua, pay respects to Your Majesty the King and Crown Prince, may Your Majesty always be healthy and happy.â
Even though that man, looked very friendly and unpretentious, handsome and scholarly face, was it possible, he was so great that he had to make Bai Ying and The Crown Prince felt an extremely high energy pulse from him? And this was not ordinary human energy, no matter how great they were, this, was just like what Bai Ying felt when he met Dragon Er Wang, Xiao Hong and the others. But, who is he?
Luo Xiang stood in front of Bai Ying and watched the manâs face carefully, holding Bai Yingâs hand tightly.
âOh, Prince Li Hua, your appearance is very different from King Bi Lou, what is your relationship with him?â asked Luo Xiang.
Prince Li Hua, the man smiled.
âHehe, yes, Your Majesty, many people say that too. I am the Kingâs cousin from Motherâs family, my family is descended from Son Wa from the east side where most of the citizens look like the common citizen of Wah Ye. Itâs just because of mixed marriages that our appearance is different from the Son Wa tribe and also the Wah Ye in general.â
The Crown Prince looked at the man from head to toe. Whether he was acting indifferent to the vibrations of his power or indeed he was not aware of it, one thing was for sure, he looks very suspicious.
The Crown Prince glanced at Shin Ya who was standing not far beside him. Shin Ya himself could see the white aura from the man standing in front of the Crown Prince and Viceroy. Whatever it was, after that he didnât see anything else strange, then what exactly did he see earlier?
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Dusk.
Bei Yau withdrew after presenting the scroll of the official letter from the Emperor to the Crown Prince. The lounge room within the main palace building on the inside of the Eagle hall. Bei Yau appears with a letter from the palace for the Crown Prince. Inside the room were also seated, Chen Ming and Xiao Hong.
Luo Xiang rolled up the letter after reading it and handed it to Bei Yau who was standing with his head down in front of him. Bai Yingâs eyes were still wide open since earlier waiting for what was in the letter that the Emperor had suddenly sent to the Crown Prince, very curious as to what was in it,
âYour Majesty, did His Majesty the Emperor ordered us to return to the palace?â he asked.
âThat rotten Emperor really canât let us have a vacation in peace.â
Bai Ying held the Crown Princeâs arm, urging him to speak.
âSo, is it true that he told us to return, Your Majesty? However, Ying er still has a lot of things to do here, can Your Highness go home by yourself?â he asked.
Hearing Bai Yingâs words make the Crown Prince turn to look at the young man with sharp eyes.
âNo way, how can that be, if I go home it means that Ying Ying must also come home with me, I will not let us be separated again, no matter what happensâ Crown Prince exclaimed holding Bai Yingâs hand tightly.
Bai Ying pursed his mouth. He was about to speak when Chen Mingâs voice preceded him.
âWell after all Xiao Ying also has obligations here, donât forget that he is the Viceroy of Xin Hua, of course, he canât be in Yue Yang Palace all the time.â
Luo Xiang leaned back with a calm face on his chair, lifted his teacup and continued to enjoy it. slowly.
Bai Ying looked at his brother, while he looked troubled by Chen Mingâs words which were the reality he had been trying to avoid. How can two leaders from two far-flung countries coexist in the same place? Whereas both he and the Crown Prince had obligations they couldnât ignore.
The Crown Prince noticed Bai Yingâs confusion. However, there was no need to discuss matters like this just yet. It didnât really matter because they would have found a way of it.
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Luo Xiang had finished cleaning himself and headed towards the bed where Bai Ying was already sitting leaning on the bed.
He came closer and pushed aside the blanket to sit beside Bai Ying. The Crown Prince touched Bai Yingâs hand which looked dreamy with his foresight far away.
âHey, what are you thinking? You said you were very sleepy earlier, why are you still sitting daydreaming like this?â he asked.
Bai Ying turned his head, looking at the Crown Princeâs rather long expressionless expression.
âYour Highness, what should Ying er do? I, really want to go with Your Highness anywhere in this world, even to a place where no one has ever visited, but, Your Highness knows that I have obligations in this palace, like Your Highness with yoursâ
Luo Xiang pulled his lips, smiling realizing what made the young man look lethargic and didnât talk much since earlier when they were at the lounge. He grabbed Bai Yingâs hand, intertwined their fingers together, lifted it up and kissed it.
âSo, thatâs what made my always smiling Ying Ying put on such a lacklustre face from earlier? Just because of that small problem?â he asked.
Bai Ying was about to withdraw his hand after hearing the Crown Princeâs words, but Luo Xiang did not let him go.
âYour Highness, what do you mean by the small problem? That is no small problem, we must think about that no matter what. Ying er is also not willing to stay far from Your Highness, but, servant, have obligations here, then, so what should we do? Ying er canât be in two places at once right?â
Luo Xiang raised his other hand to caress Bai Yingâs messy hair beside his cheek, smiling serenely like he usually did. The look in his eyes was very calm, able to make even Bai Yingâs troubled feelings slowly fade away.
âYour Highnessâ
âThen, does that mean my Ying Ying will not want to go back with me to Yue Yang Palace? What does it mean, my Ying Ying thinks that he will still be here as a King and be far away from me?â Luo Xiangâs question again irritated Bai Ying.
âYour Highness, is that what Your Highness thinks of Ying er? Does Your Majesty not trust me at all?â he asked in an irritated tone.
Luo Xiang finally chuckled, clapped Bai Yingâs hand and shifted the young man into a tight hug.
âHey, this stupid brat, okay, Brother wonât tease you anymore, I just asked what my Ying Ying really wants, even though I already knows the answer. Em, we will be able to handle it, trust me, everything will be fine. At now, I also canât think of a way out of this problem, but Iâm sure that we will find it soon with time. Until then, letâs just live it, slowly okay? We still have plenty of time to think, one thing is clear, I will never let go of my Ying Yingâs hand, not again.â
Bai Ying hugged the Crown Prince tightly. He took a deep breath trying to get rid of the pressure in his chest.
âYour Highness, Ying er will definitely start by changing the countryâs regulations, Ying er is the King, so Ying erâs words are the orders and rules that everyone must obey, thatâs one of the privileges of being a King right?â Bai Ying asked.
Luo Xiang chuckled. He nodded.
âYeah, thatâs right, the Kingâs word is an order, my Ying Ying is a great King, whoever dares to refuse, will also face the Crown Prince of Yue Yang.â Bai Ying smiled, lifting his head to look at the Crown Prince very closely.
Luo Xiang lowered his head and kissed Bai Yingâs lips.
âIs my Ying Ying feeling better now? My Ying Yingâs smile is the most beautiful thing in this world, donât let that smile leave you, trust me that we will be able to solve any problem together.â Bai Ying nodded, and he hugged the Crown Prince even tighter.
âYes Your Majesty, I trust in youâ
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Morning sun in the warm Pai Hua valley.
On another sunny day, the excited voices of the soldiers training in the middle of the field could be heard from far away. General Fa Lu standing at the very front watching his men give orders and directions.
From the side of the field, several officials walk under the beautiful sun observing the construction of the official and soldier complex which has not yet been completed.
Feng Han walks with several young palace internal affairs officials, and the young senior officials taking notes behind them.
âAccording to old advisor Pai, all of these sections will be made into a training complex, there will be a horse field, archery field and others. This is an order from the Viceroy who wants some parts to resemble Yue Yangâs Great Palace,â said Feng Han.
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