CROWN PRINCE'S CONCUBINE

“That could happen, but, what can a pretty skinny girl do by going out without her martial arts skills, at least she will think very long about doing it, and again, grandmother has also considered how if she took the citizens hostage and asked the palace to release the block on her blood vessel, it will never work because so far only Ying er who can release her so she will be only die in vain” added Princess Wu Lan.

Luo Xiang’s eyes were sharp, but slowly he nodded.

“Hmm, that’s also true”

“Then Grandma, what has sister Mu er been doing outside the palace all day?” Bai Ying asked.

Wu Lan thought.

“Em, if I’m not mistaken she became one of the volunteer healers who went around the city of Pai Hua, almost every morning she always got up early and made her free medical table in the aisles of the shops, she could have moved since no one dares to came to her, but no, she didn’t give up and did so from morning to evening when she returned to the palace. Ye Mu thought, maybe the children were afraid of the disfigured one side of her face so no one came close until one day she decided to cover one face with a white fairy mask. Since then, the news about the fairy healer spread throughout the city which made the alleys always visited by young kids”

Wu Lan sips her tea before continuing her story.

“Grandma has sent several soldiers to follow her every day to tell her what she’s doing, so far everything is like she usually does.”

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Bai Ying nodded.

“I see, It’s true that Sister Ye Mu is really good at medicine, Ying will also trust her like grandma.”

Wu Lan smiled.

“Hehehe Grandma can still decide on this matter, even though in fact, Grandma also had a few doubts”

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The event ended, and everyone rushed out of the hall to return to their respective rooms. Bai Ying’s personal maids were already waiting for him at the door of the hall, both of whom bowed their heads deeply as Bai Ying walked by.

“Sister Yan, Sister Bi,” shouted Bai Ying, who couldn’t wait to greet the two sisters he missed so much.

“Welcome back Your Highness the Viceroy, Your Majesty the Crown Prince.”

The two maids who were now butlers in the Viceroy’s private residence lowered themselves to their knees, followed by several rows of pink-clothed maids behind them.

“Sincerely Your Highness the Viceroy, Your Highness the Crown Prince, may Your Majesty always long live and be blessed!”

Bai Ying could hardly hold back his tears, he missed them so much whom he felt he had not seen for such a long time. Without hesitation, the Young King stepped forward and helped his maids to their feet.

“Sisters, Ying misses you, misses you guys so much”

Yan and Bi nodded, they couldn’t help to hold themself any longer and burst into tears.

“Huhuhuhu Your Majesty, Your Majesty is back, thank God Your Majesty is safe” they no longer remembered the court manners and burst into tears.

The Crown Prince shook his head, why did Bai Ying cry too?

“Heh”

“Hukss sister, Ying really misses you guys”

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The night was getting late, after a small celebration, everyone couldn’t wait to go back to their room to rest. The second prince walked gracefully accompanied by Princess Wu Lan and old man Pai who escorted him to one of the most beautiful bungalows of the newly Xin Hua palace complex, outside the grand palace building> behind them his personal bodyguard and several rows of young maids followed. All the Prince’s personal servants, who always go with him wherever he goes, are so loyal to serve all the needs of the Prince who looks quite cold but actually cares enough about his subordinates.

The new complex of the palace residence, which is located at the back of the old palace building, is partly under construction and half-finished.

Princess Wu Lan and the elders decided that the main building was only for state functions and dignitaries gathering, while for the residences, they built a very beautiful bungalow complex around the main building.

All the bungalows are built in the unique Wah Ye and Yue Yang style, a fusion of the two countries that are now one. With Yue Yang’s palace intervention, Xin Hua was under its protection, as well as its responsibility, and it didn’t matter as long as the citizens could still have their own identity.

“Wow, Princess, your people are quite good at making a very beautiful lake, can’t wait to see it tomorrow morning, it must be very extraordinary,” said Luo Yan, with others walked the path that was made in such a way along the not very big size lake.

A beautifully carved wooden bridge along the way leads to a small pavilion in the middle of the lake, with a place to sit and drink tea, while relaxing and enjoying the air. Dim from the chandelier on the edge showed some large swans resting on the shore.

Princess Wu Lan chuckled.

“Hehehe, that’s how it is Your Majesty, Ying er really likes the scenery in Yue Yang palace, especially in the Crown Prince’s palace, that kid always talks about how much he likes sitting by the lake, he even draws pictures when he is bored in his room. Though this old lady doesn’t know what it really looks like, according to Ying er the lake is a very beautiful place, heh, this old lady can’t bear to see him daydream just staring at the garden, so everyone agreed to build this complex and an artificial lake for him.”

Luo Yan chuckled.

“Hehehe concubine Hua, uh, I mean, the Viceroy really likes lake Lui He, even though he almost drowned there.”

Princess Wu Lan widened her eyes at the second Prince’s words, she just found out about it.

“Oh really? Oh, I didn’t know about that.”

Luo Yan took a deep breath. He put his hands behind his waist.

“Well, it was just an accident, the Crown Prince didn’t really pay much attention to his concubines at first, so he was a bit negligent and nearly cost the life of the Viceroy who was just an ordinary young man back then. It’s a shame, even though the flower looked very beautiful from the first time we met, luckily the Crown Prince changed his mind, otherwise, this Prince might snatch Concubine Hua from his hands”

Princess Wu Lan stuttered, she didn’t expect the Second Prince to speak so frankly to her, but, the Second Prince turned to her and smiled broadly.

“Hehehe Your Highness Princess, this servant is someone who likes to joke around, hope Your Majesty won’t mind about this”

Princess Wu Lan smiled, she was surprised earlier but apparently, the Second Prince really likes to joke, like what Bai Ying said to him.

“Heheheh of course Your Majesty, but indeed, Ying’er was very unfortunate back then, heh, lucky he had a Crown Prince and a second Prince willing to protect him, I don’t know how to express my deepest gratitude”

“Heh, not a problem, Your Highness Princess, of course, we will always protect that sweet child, but seeing all of this, who knows who is protecting who now,” said Luo Yan looking around, the area of ??the palace complex that had just stood in a very majestic, really pleasing to the eye.

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On the other side.

The Crown Prince and Bai Ying walked towards the palace bungalow which was quite a distance from the old palace building. Yan and Bi as well as the maids of Plum bungalow, the name of the Viceroy’s private residence lined up following behind him.

“Eh, why so far, does Ying have to walk this far every time to go to the old palace?” Bai Ying complained, he couldn’t wait to rest, actually, the distance from the old palace to the bungalow wasn’t that far, but because he was so tired and sleepy it made his bungalow look farther and farther away.

Luo Xiang who was holding Bai Ying’s hand withdrew his hand, stopping their path. Bai Ying turned his head but did not expect that the Crown Prince would grab his other hand and lower his body in front of him.

“Your Majesty, what are you doing?”

The Crown Prince pulled Bai Ying’s hands behind his back, and lifted the child behind his back, carrying him.

“Eh Y-Your Majesty”

Although he didn’t expect it to happen the Crown Prince quickly carried Bai Ying onto his back, Bai Ying couldn’t help but hold on so he wouldn’t fall.

“Ying Ying is tired, that’s why the palace seems so far away, just lay your head on big brother’s back, okay?”

Bai Ying smiled, unable to hide his joy, the warmth of the Crown Prince’s back, those big bones, the soft shoulders for his head to lean on, the Crown Prince’s strong back which he likes so much.

“Hehe thank you, Your Majesty. I remember the first time Your Majesty carried me like this, heh, back then, it was very beautiful, and now, it much more,” said Bai Ying who lowered his head on the Crown Prince’s shoulder who was taking him slowly down the path to their bungalow.

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