Chapter 8: Enough information, correct suspicion
The very next day, a knock came again to wake Xing Shen Yue up. "Miss, his highness sent me to awake you." It was no other than Rin, who's assigned as her personal maid.
The servant began to dress her up and fix her for their day out. Today, she, the second prince, and the crown prince were told to tour around, but she's not sure about the crown prince's schedule. They might have to wait for him.
He has some duties to finish after all.
When she finished, she went out to the garden, in the middle of the palace —The renowned connector of the inner palace (the harem lives) and the outside palace, which includes the court. It is a place where entanglements happen, causing lovers to embrace in the afterlife. Information also passes through this suspicious place.
"Wei, I think it's time you show me your improvements. Master ordered me to advise you if needed." Xing Shen Yue said as she entered the building surrounded by the flowers.
"I will," an answer came, but the voice caused her brows to furrow.
Shen Yue immediately bowed and greeted, "Your highness," to the crown prince sitting alone, with tea in his hands. "Forgive me for disrupting your tea time," she said and got ready to back off, but he stopped her.
"Accompany me."
Yun Renshu left no room to decline, so she reluctantly sat with a forced smile on her face. It's been a while since they've been this close to one another. How many years has it been? Probably about 14 years now. Both of them instantly turned quiet.
Shen Yue's maid was nowhere to be seen, so the uneasiness Shen Yue felt increased.
She might have felt awkward, but it was the opposite of the man in front of her. He thought it was very peaceful after leaving the court early. Noticing her nervousness and uncomfortable smile, he began speaking, telling her about his cultivation. "I know your question was directed at my younger brother, but since I'm also his brother, you can also think of me as your brother. It's truly a feat for Lady Xing to achieve your current cultivation at such a young age. Even I, who is older, is surpassed by you."
That conversation was the beginning of Xing Shen Yue's confusion but also comfort. The crown prince proceeded to speak even without responses from her, filling the void of silence in the gazebo. She somehow didn't mind it. Guess being a snitch could be useful in these situations. He just never shuts up.
It wasn't until about half an hour later that the second prince arrived with Xing Shen Yue's personal maid, Rin.
"Yue…" His sharp eyes immediately caught sight of another man, sitting in front of his junior sister. Yun Wei added quickly, "And crow- elder brother. Shall we begin our adventure?"
Compared to last time, the capital's population increased. Many smaller sects also appeared left and right that it became tiresome to watch them show their weak prowess.
Xing Shen Yue sighed. The person's gaze still has not left her.
To distract him, she took a skewer from the vendor and gave it to Renshu, "It's good, you might want to try." But to no avail, as soon as she turned around, his gaze lingered again. Was he getting suspicious? Is his Xing Zishen appearance very discernable?
Could it be that he did not cover his face well enough? Xing Shen Yue asked herself, only to be drowned by more suspicions.
They stopped at the Jiang arena without her realizing it. Pools of blood formed on the massive stadium and flowed to the corner, dripping like a river, Jiang. (Jiang=river)
Her heartbeat quickly accelerated, and she looked at the two of them, wondering if they were going to fight. Shen Yue can't allow that. Not yet, not with her nearby, no.
Her hands went to search for Wei's and clutched it tightly. This alarmed the two, who found her action too sudden. "Yue?" Yun Wei asked, and helped her stabilize. He quickly led her to a seat. "What's wrong?"
Yue's hands reached for Wei, circling her arms around his neck and pulling him in. Her face was against his chest as her eyes remained tightly close. "It's too gore," she whispered and buried her face more. The crown prince watched from the side, hiding a knowing smile.
His gaze moved from her and into the stadium where the 'gory' scene was.
The man on the right was wounded on his leg while the enemy on the left has bleeding eyes. The man's face was punched endlessly, causing his eyes and face to bleed. It was nowhere near gory. He was sure a cultivator like her had seen worse.
Despite that, Renshu proposed they return back. There's plenty of time to go on a tour again. He's gained enough information already. When they returned, Wei quickly accompanied the 'scared' Shen Yue inside her room and asked with a serious tone, "What actually happened?"
Maybe it was time to spill some of her stories. With a smile, she said, "I know him. Well, we were somewhat in the same sect before..."
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