710 Weâre Back
Su Lang and the others briefly stopped in front of the room to help out but it didnât seem like it was their battle. The palace guard ordered all the maids and bodyguards to stay away from the room.
Luo Xiang successfully entered the barrier field, his clothes were torn apart by the strong internal energy that came out of Bai Yingâs body who still couldnât open his eyes. Luo Xiang could hear Er Wangâs roar amidst the protective field rotating above Bai Yingâs body.
âEkh, Ying Yingâ Luo Xiang finally managed to hug Bai Yingâs body, this was the same as when he was in a trance before, when the first time all the energy of the King Realm entered his body, and now as if itâs all repeated. The heat from the white flames which also became part of the protective field on Bai Yingâs body made Luo Xiangâs skin burn, and his clothes tore and penetrated his bare skin. Even though his golden energy was now protecting him, he still felt hot.
Luo Xiang saw Bai Yingâs pale face and raised his hand to touch his cheek.
âYing Ying, wake up, come back to me, my dear, my Ying Yingâ whispered Luo Xiang, finally lowering his body to hug the young man.
Shin Ya cast his spell protecting everyone with it, the tremendous energy rush from Bai Yingâs body made the room a mess.
Chen Ming was anxious. He tried to get closer again but Xiao Hong held him back.
âYour Highness, donâtâ
With Chen Mingâs limited strength and his mortal body, he was no match for the immense power surging from his younger brotherâs body.
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âLittle brotherâ
Luo Xiang hugged Bai Ying tightly. It didnât matter that he might die from the white flames that also scorched his body, the excruciating pain, and the immeasurable heat that pierced his bones. He didnât care about all that, he would die embracing Bai Ying and waking him up or not at all.
âYing Ying, calm down, please wake up, everything will be fine, trust me, okay? Brother will make sure, everything will be fine, Ying Yingâ Luo Xiang whispered. It took a long time until slowly the white flames from Bai Yingâs body subsided. The energy cycle is getting lighter.
âHeh, Ying Yingâ
Bai Ying opened his eyes wide, a pair of fiery red eyes looking straight up at the ceiling until the red light dimmed and Bai Ying closed his eyes again, calm with all the energy that enveloped his body.
âHeh, Ying Ying,â until it completely disappeared.
âHey, what do you thinking of?â asked the Crown Prince. He sat beside Bai Ying who was already sitting on a rock at the edge of a cliff that afternoon. The place he went to when the boy was feeling restless and needed time to think.
The wind from the cloud forest blew coldly, caressing Bai Yingâs front hair far into the distance. Bai Ying pulled his clothes tightly, so that the Crown Prince, who had prepared a coat with him, covered his shoulders from behind.
âItâs quite cold, you know that, and still come here unprepared, this bratâ
Luo Xiang was surprised when he didnât find Bai Ying in his bed. He had just left the young man for a moment after he woke up earlier, and when he came back, he was nowhere to be seen. The first place in Luo Xiangâs mind was this cliff. And luckily, he was right there.
The Crown Prince looked at Bai Yingâs sad face who was looking far ahead of him with a blank look. He raised his hand and patted Bai Yingâs finger on the rock. Holding his cold hand.
âYing Ying, are you still thinking about your grandfather?â he asked.
Bai Ying didnât answer right away. Until he slowly turned to look at the Crown Prince for a long time. The young man looked at him with his pair of big round eyes with sad eyes that held a lot of questions, but, all of that, he probably couldnât say, because he himself didnât know what to say.
âHehâ Bai Ying lowered his head again, but he hadnât even looked down yet, Luo Xiang was already holding his chin to keep him in position.
âYing Ying, tell me whatâs on your mind. Brother might know, but, itâs better if you say it, donât ever keep it inside, to yourselfâ
Bai Ying saw the Crown Princeâs face and raised his hand to hold the Crown Princeâs hand on his chin. Held it and lowered his head to kiss it.
Luo Xiang pulled Bai Yingâs head towards him and hugged him.
âHeh, sweet childâ
Bai Ying finally wrapped his two arms around the Crown Princeâs waist, hugging him tightly.
âYour Highness, please forgive me. I just thought that it is all still a dream. After itâs all over, feel that meeting Grandfather for the last time is very real. I remember his face so clearâ
Luo Xiang nodded. He caressed Bai Yingâs hair and kissed his neck. Hug him tight.
âHeh, big brother understands what youâre thinking, but, itâs all over, Ying Ying, whatever happened yesterday was already too long ago. A hundred years is not a short amount of time, look what we have done so farâ
Bai Ying nodded. He rested his chin on the Crown Princeâs wide and warm shoulders, leaning against his sturdy body that must be strong enough to support his weight, even his problem.
âYes, thatâs right, Your Highness, everything has passed, itâs been a long time, itâs just, it feels like it just happened. Huh,â
Night came Xin Hua palace complex is so calm and quiet, with servants who were seen walking here and there to meet the needs of the palace. Whether itâs just closing the window, lit up the oil lamp, hanging dry food from the kitchen ceiling, or piling dry logs in the warehouse. Everyone is immersed in the busyness that keeps repeating every day.
Some of the maids and soldiers on patrol lowered their heads when they saw Bai Ying and the Crown Prince walk by.
âGreetings, Your Highnessâ
Bai Ying simply nodded and passed by the maids and young soldiers, the Crown Prince hold his hand all the way towards their villa. The two of them walked while swinging their arms in the middle until suddenly Bai Ying groaned.
âAhâ he accidentally stepped on a stone so that his legs buckled.
The boy held the Crown Princeâs hand tightly and almost fell.
Luo Xiang pursed his lips, even walking casually like this in the completely harmless palace that young man could still injure himself.
âHeh, this kid, does your leg hurt?â he asked.
Bai Ying nodded, he lifted one leg dangling while groaning.
âYes, Your Majesty, I did not see the rock earlierâ
Luo Xiang shook his head, and the young man finally stood in front of Bai Ying and lowered his back for him to climb on.
âCome on, hop on my backâ
Bai Ying smiled, he wrapped his two arms around Luo Xiangâs shoulders and climbed onto his back. He couldnât stop smiling mischievously because that was what he wanted all along, and his leg didnât hurt at all.
âHey, thank you, Your Highnessâ
Luo Xiang finally carried Bai Ying onto his back, and continued on their way towards the villa, Luo Xiag himself couldnât stop smiling, he knew Bai Ying was just pretending, that kid just wanted him to carry him, brat, why not just say it, is there any need he to pretend like this?
âDoes my Ying Ying hungry?â he asked.
Bai Ying nodded.
âOf course, Ying Er has not eaten for many days, definitely so starving.â
âBrat, then why are you running away then?â
Bai Ying puffed out his mouth, and rested his head on Luo Xiangâs very warm and thick back shoulder, hugging him tightly.
âHe, Ying er already say sorry, will Your Highness keep talking about it?â
Bai Yingâs loud voice rang all the way to Plumâs villa. It could be seen that Yan and Bi, as well as many maids, were already standing in front of the villa waiting for the Crown Prince and Bai Ying to approach from the end of the street.
âYour Majestyâ
âNaughty boyâ
âGreetings Your Highnessâ Yan and Bi and the others lowered their knees as the two approached, passed them, and entered the gate of the villa.
âPrepare the most delicious dinner for the Viceroy, all his favorite foods,â said the Crown Prince.
Yan and Bi answered at the same time.
âYes, Your Majestyâ
Still, on his back, Luo Xiang led Bai Ying through the gate and into the living room, a large and luxurious room with sparkling furniture items that had just been replaced with new ones after the old ones were destroyed by Bai Ying himself.
âYour Majesty, are we going to invite a lot of people? Why do we have to cook so much?â he asked.
âWhatâs a lot? Itâs not much, does my Ying Ying wants to invite others to join us for dinner?â he asked.
Bai Ying shook his head.
âNo need Your Highness, I just want to be with Your Highness alone tonightâ
âBratâ
Bai Ying couldnât help to smile, he hug the Crown Princeâs neck tighter with his cheek blush in red.
âHeheâ