*pic above is the pouting Crown Prince*
*This pic is the gazebo. The only difference is that it's in a courtyard far from trees and plants and there are vines along with small tree barks surrounding the pillar up to the roof of the gazebo.*
THIRD PERSON POV
Feng Liqin felt like he was surrounded by warmth and opened his eyes to see a chest in front of him. He was surprised at first and wondered why he was within a man's arms. Then, he remembered yesterday's event that made him blush.
Oh my God. I'm in the Emperor's arms. Thought Feng Liqin. He looked up to see the Emperors sleeping face. He doesn't look cruel while he is sleeping. He even looks younger now. Unknown to him, he was unconsciously holding his hand out to touch the Emperor's face. When he did, he stroked the Emperor's face with a gentle look within his eyes.
Suddenly, Huang Longwei opened his eyes and Feng Liqin jumped in surprise but couldn't push himself far with Huang Longwei's tight hold on him. Huang Longwei smirked at Feng Liqin.
"Did you like watching me sleep? Or did you think I was handsome enough to touch and stroke my face?" Said Huang Longwei teasingly. Feng Liqin's face turned red and looked down at Huang Longwei's chest. "Oh, do you like my body now? You're staring at it intensely with a red face." Huang Longwei continued his teasing. He whispered in Feng LIQIN'S ear. "By that face, are you thinking of something naughty while watching my chest? If you are, let's make that imagination of yours come true. Shall we?"
Feng Liqin's face became ten times redder than before. He wanted to hit the Emperor for his shamelessness. "Huang Longwei, that was not what I was thinking! How shameless can you be!? Can you please let me go." Feng Liqin said softly at the end after he managed to turn his body around. Huang Longwei was now facing Feng Liqin's back and he was not satisfied. He wanted to see that red face he loved.
"No." Said Huang Longwei. He held Feng Liqin from behind tighter and licked his ear. Feeling the wet organ on his ear he turned even redder and wanted to slap the Emperor. Unfortunately, before they could continue any further, a knock was heard from the door and Feng Liqin's father's voice was heard from outside of the door.
"Your Majesty, the morning court will start soon. Would you like to change in the Imperial Consort's room or Your Majesty's room?"
Huang Longwei wanted to hit the old man but couldn't. The first reason would be because he was his father-in-law. The other reason is that he is his most trusted advisor/eunuch. So, he calms himself down and answered. "I'll be changing in my room. I'll be out in a minute." Then, he turned towards Feng Liqin. He pulled Feng Liqin to face him and stole a kiss from him. Feng Liqin's heart beated crazily and his face was completely red. He was stunned and looked at Huang Longwei's retreating back. He wanted to throw something at the Emperor for making him feel embarrassed.
Huang Longwei went and opened the door but before he went out, he looked at Feng Liqin with a smirk.
"I'll be seeing you soon, love. Have a good morning." Just like that, he went out with a good mood.
Feng Liqin couldn't do anything and just sat on his bed with a really red face. When the Ye sisters came into his room, they asked if he was alright. Feng Liqin just nodded and asked to have his bath.
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Shun Rong was annoyed with his mother at the moment. He wanted to create a tantrum but knew that if he did, he would be scolded by his father. He did not want that after what happened to him last time so he just did what his mother told him since if he didn't, he cheeks would be pinched until it was red and aching.
Feng Liqin was enjoying scolding Shun Rong even though he wasn't supposed to. He couldn't help himself after seeing the little bun's face looking like an actual bun with how red it became from him pinching it. He wanted to coo and laugh but suppress himself from doing so.
Whenever he saw Shun Rong not paying attention to the Imperial Tutor or playing around, he would pinch the little buns cheeks until he paid attention and was actually taking notes on what the tutor was teaching.
After that, they went to the gazebo in Feng Liqin's garden to have lunch together and help Shun Rong with his homework. Feng Liqin felt as if it was too hot there so, he went out and touched the ground. A minute passed and small tree trunks and vines came out of the ground and surrounded the gazebo except for the entrance. They entangled themselves around the gazebo's pillar and stopped after being touched by Feng Liqin.
Shun Rong was again amazed by his mother's elemental power. He didn't know much about earth elemental as they were rare. When his mother sat down beside him again, he asked about it. Feng Liqin giggled and answered the curious little bun in front of him patiently. Soon, he went back to do his homework quietly.
Whenever Shun Rong has a problem with his homework, he would ask his mother and finds his mother's explanation easier to understand than his tutor. Once he was finished, he would ask his mother questions about what he learned to understand it better.
Huizhong was walking back home after training the new recruits in his division when he passed by Feng Liqin's living quarters and saw his little brother with the Crown Prince at the courtyard. He immediately went to his little brother and greeted both Feng Liqin And the Crown Prince.
Feng Liqin seeing his big brother became happy and jumped on Huizhong to hug him. Huizhong laughed at his little brother's obvious reaction towards himself.
"Big brother!! I missed you so much!" Cried Feng Liqin on his brother's chest.
"I missed you too, little brother." Huizhong chuckled.
Shun Rong was looking at one of his father's generals quizzically and asked his mother, "Imperial mother, who is that?"
Hearing his son's question, Feng Liqin immediately turned to Shun Rong and introduced Huizhong as Shun Rong's uncle. Shun Rong greeted Huizhong in respect. Inwardly, he disliked his new uncle and had an idea that he wants to pull on his uncle.
Huizhong was surprised that the mischievous and naughty Crown Prince has become his little brother's son. He's not that surprised since his little brother can make any naughty, misbehaved and mischievous child turn into a new leaf. He loved children and children loves him back because of his soft yet strict character.
After chatting for a while, Huizhong brought up Feng Liqin's other talent.
"Little brother, I was wondering if you can dance for big brother? It's been a while since I last saw you dance." Asked Huizhong. Shun Rong turned to his mother with a spark in his eyes.
"You can dance, mother?" Asked Shun Rong excitedly. Feng Liqin nodded with a smile towards the little bun and got up.
"Brother, can I borrow your sword? Mine is at home. I didn't bring it with me." Feng Liqin turned to his big brother. Huizhong did not hesitate to unsheathe his sword and gave it to Feng Liqin.
Once he took it, he stepped out of the gazebo and took his stance. Shun Rong became excited as he rarely sees people sword dance. He never expected his mother to know how to sword dance.
As he started dancing to the best inside his head, his mind went somewhere else. In his mind, he wasn't dancing in front of his brother or son, he was dancing in an open field that had all kinds of flowers growing there. He twists, threw and caught the sword within his hand like it was completely natural for him. While doing so, not once has the sword sliced his skin.
Shun Rong looked at his mother in a new light. His mother was the epitome of beauty and talent. Not only can he play the zither that was known to be hard to play amongst people, but he could also sword dance and was knowledgeable. To top it off, he had an elemental power that was also rare. Shun Rong inwardly thank the gods and goddesses for making Feng Liqin as his mother.
As Shun Rong and Huizhong watched the wonderful dance by Feng Liqin, they didn't notice the Emperor behind them watching the performance as well. Huang Longwei was amazed and became even more interested with the boy that was said to be his life partner. He kept on getting surprises from the beauty that made him want to know about him more. He knew the beauty was his, but he wasn't convinced as long as he hasn't made the beauty his. Thinking about it, he found the perfect occasion to make the beauty his and couldn't wait for the day to come. For now, he had to make the boy fall for him completely to make plan a success.
Feng Liqin finished his dance. He opened his eyes to see his happy faced order brother and astonished son. Seeing a figure behind them, he put his gaze on it to find the Emperor behind them. Feng Liqin immediately bowed in respect and greeted the Emperor.
The two happy figures turned around and did the same after seeing what Feng Liqin did. The Emperor and nodded his head and told them to raise their heads. Shun Rong instantly jumped on his father. Huang Longwei just smiled at the boy and went to sit down in the gazebo. He then gave permission for the brothers to sit as well. While Shun Rong was sitting on the Emperor's lap, Feng Liqin sat beside him after being pulled by the Emperor and Huizhong say int he opposite of the Emperor. The Ye sisters came and serve tea to the family and went to stand on the sides.
Shun Rong started telling his father of the day's event once everyone was settled down and the brothers joined in by either laughing or adding a comment towards the Crown Prince's behavior. At the end of the story, Shun Rong was left pouting on his father's lap. Feng Liqin saw the opportunity to pinch the little bun's cheeks and did it. The Emperor and Huizhong laughed at Shun Rong's predicament while Feng Liqin smiled happily at the little bun.
Suddenly, they were disturbed by the Emperor's Imperial General or his best friend to be exact, General Li Zhong Shen. To his division, he is called the demon general of Chen Empire. But to Huang Longwei, he was idiotic, carefree and lazy general that knows no bounds. He was given the title of Imperial General because he was the only one that was near the Emperor's level of fighting skills and war tactic. The other reason was that no general has brought a thousand men to war and came back victorious.
Zhong Shen appeared in front of the gazebo and with a serious face inform the Emperor of the news he received earlier. "Your Highness, there is news that an army is silently making way to the border. Their intention is still unknown."
Huang Longwei frown at that. It sounds suspicious to him. But before he said a word, Xing, Zhong Shen's Phoenix came.
"Zhong Shen, the army has made camp 500 miles away from the eastern borders. It seems they are recuperating after a long journey and are getting themselves armed. From what I saw, a battle might occur. But, it is still unknown what they're true intentions are." Xing informed for everyone to hear.
Huang Longwei made no expression on the matter. Instead, he told Zhong Shen to prepare 500 of his men and 500 of Huizhong's men as the other general would be following as well. Huizhong's stood and bowed in respect.
Zhong Shen looked at the general beside him and smirked. It looks like I've found a new toy to play with. This would be fun. He thought silently.
Huizhong felt a cold shiver run down his back after he left his little brother's courtyard. He has a bad feeling of going to war this time. But he wasn't sure whether it was because of the war coming up or of his own safety.
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Feng Liqin was in his room helping the Emperor prepare for his departure. He was worried about his brother and somehow, he was also worried about the Emperor.
Huang Longwei looked at Feng Liqin's worried face and smiled. He lifts the beauties face to look at him. As they gaze into each other's eyes, Feng Liqin unconsciously held onto the Emperor's armor tighter.
"What's wrong, love?" Asked Huang Longwei.
"I'm worried about big brother and you." Feng Liqin answered while looking away. Huang Longwei smiled and kissed the beauties temple lovingly.
"Do not worry your pretty little head. I'm sure nothing bad will happen. Your overthinking."
"But I can't help. The word war always brings fear in my heart." Feng Liqin had unshed tears within his eyes.
Huang Longwei sighs seeing his fragile consort's face. Dirty images come flying in his mind but he stops himself from attacking the beauty in front of him. Instead, he hugs Feng Liqin and stroke the beauties back. "Love, you shouldn't be so worried. It's probably a fluke. Once I'm done settling things there, I'll come back straight away. Alright?" Huang Longwei tried to comfort Feng Liqin.
"En." Feng Liqin nodded tearfully.
When it was time to go, Feng Liqin went to see Huang Longwei and his brother off with Shun Rong. After hugging and confirming with Ying and Huizhong, he went to the Emperor.
Huang Longwei held Feng Liqin's face up towards himself. Seeing the worried and sad look, Huang Longwei could only smile as he felt warmth inside. He kissed Feng Liqin's forehead then his eyes, his cheek and lastly his lips.
Feng Liqin felt happy with Huang Longwei's gesture towards him that when Huang Longwei kissed him, he held on to his armor tightly. They were immersed in the kiss that they didn't notice the stares. Pulling themselves away, Feng Liqin was breathing hard in the Emperor's arms.
"I'll be back soon." Said Huang Longwei as he peck Feng Liqin on the lips.
Both of the general's armies left afterward with the Emperor leaving the Imperial Consort and the Crown Prince in the eunuch's hand.
Unknown to all, there was a figure watching from afar with clenched fists. The person looked at the Imperial Consort hatefully and swore to eliminate the person from getting its throne no matter the costs.
*Ok, so... I decided to do a third person POV since none of you readers replied to me ð. I managed to make the story longer ð and I hope you readers like it cause it really took me time to figure out how to make the storyline good. ð so, if you like it please vote! ð*