CROWN PRINCE'S CONCUBINE

“Hong Hong, you will definitely like this one, this is Gao’s special dish, in the royal family only I who can cook this, for Hong Hong’s sake I am willing to drown myself in the kitchen this morning” Bu Yi looks busy serving Xiao Hong eat, while the young vermilion man looked awe with all the food on the table with his eyes wide open in amazement, he hadn’t even touched any of the food that had filled his bowl to overflowing.

Xiao Hong puffed out his mouth, his big round eyes looking intently at the abundance of food in front of him.

“Wow, all look so delicious, Hong really confused now”

Not long A Er approached, and the young girl helped bring some other food from the kitchen. Seeing his sister coming, Xiao Hong immediately grabbed the mute girl’s hand.

“Come on Sis, eat with Hong, there’s a lot of it, what do you prefer? It all looks delicious”

A Er stuttered, no matter what the girl still felt herself to be just a little maid and wished she could stay longer in the house she’s known for all this time.

Li Yu approached, he immediately pulled out a chair and sat beside Xiao Hong.

“Hong Hong, do you want to come to the city with brother Yu? Brother is going to buy Hong Hong very beautiful clothes, there is an acquaintance shop that sells a lot of fine clothes, it would look so perfect on you.”

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Bu Yi approached, looking at Li Yu sharply.

“Yu Er, can’t you see Hong Hong is eating now? It’s breakfast time, why do we have to go out of the house at this time?”

Li Yu shifted Bu Yi’s hand.

“Akh Yi Er, you’re so noisy, I didn’t invite you, it’s just Hong Hong.”

Xiao Hong was in the middle with big round eyes watching the two take turns, even though he was already holding chopsticks ready to eat.

“Eh that”

“Yu Er, let Hong eat first, I even cooked from dawn for him, for Hong Hong’s sake, do you think this esteemed Prince would bother for the sake of whom if not for Xiao Hong”

The two of them kept arguing.

“Then? This is my house, Hong Hong is my guest, you are also a guest here!”

Luo Xiang and Li Mo looked at each other, it was clear that the two boys had been hit by the red bird charm which made the two of them fight and fight over each other.

“Yu Er, this time I’m the one who took Hong Hong first, you were still busy sleeping earlier.”

Xiao Hong seemed caught between the two, he didn’t even have time to speak, and also, the worms in his stomach were already noisy, He was so hungry.

“Eh Xiao Hong is so hungry, can I eat now? Em Young Master Li, Prince Bu”

Bu Yi pulled Xiao Hong’s hand up, but just as he was about to pull him away Li Yu’s hand also lay on him.

“Yi-er where are you going? Just go by yourself, don’t take Hong Hong with you.”

Bu Yi widens his eyes wide glaring at his distant cousin.

“Where else? It’s really noisy in here didn’t you hear Hong Hong is starving?”

“Yes, that’s precisely why I want to take him out to eat, all these foods are from Gao which tastes very strong to his stomach, what if Hong Hong’s stomach hurts?”

Luo Xiang shook his head.

“Heh, this matter will be very difficult to solve, are you sure you will give this back bungalow for Xiao Hong to live in? Next Li Yu will continue to fight over Xiao Hong with others,” said Luo Xiang.

Li Mo chuckled, he stroked his beard laughing until his cheeks turned red, instead of worrying he looked quite satisfied with what he saw in front of his eyes.

“Hehehe Your Majesty, that Li Yu never really cared about anyone, I don’t think this is bad either, at least he learns to take care of others besides himself,” said Li Mo.

Luo Xiang folded his wide sleeves and put one hand behind his waist, that may be true, but the Vermilion’s charm has no limits, isn’t it dangerous to let the bird spread its charm on anyone who sees him? A very big problem could arise later on.

“Heh, I think Xiao Hong can make anyone fight to have him, this will be a big problem uncle”

Li Mo nodded, of course, he knew that, but, what can they do? Apart from preventing Xiao Hong from leaving the house, of course. The two of them would just leave the youngsters inside, don’t know what they would do but Li Mo and Luo Xiang couldn’t interfere as long as things were within reasonable limits.

As they spoke two servants walked in front of them, both of them seemed to have just come out of senior Lis’s room at the back of the big house, where his father’s room used to be, separated from the main building.

“Greetings Master, greetings Young Master” the two young maidservants bowed their knees in front of Li Mo and Luo Xiang.

“How about Father’s condition, does he still so grumpy?” Li Mo asked.

The two maids looked at each other, both were just taking care of the daily necessities, there was another male servant who served the big master, it was impossible to re-employ Bu An who had retired and back to his family in his village, after what his father had done to him, even a large amount of money and the vast land in Bu An’s name still couldn’t pay for it all.

Bu An was so loyal to the big lord who raised him since childhood from near death due to poverty, that’s what made the servant man not hate the big lord even after what he did to him.

“Heh, Father, is very old and senile”

Luo Xiang took a deep breath.

“That’s a shame, it’s hard to find a servant who is as loyal as Bu An.”

And it was like the Crown Prince could read what was going through Li Mo’s head at that time. The two of them walked along the garden path enjoying the warm air before noon.

Since the red bird got its bloodstone back, Xi Yang’s sky has become very clear, the temperature is warmer and predictable, even if it rains it won’t cause flooding either. The peach blossom that Li Mo had brought from the capital city of San Po to Xi Yang finally bloomed again that day, this time a brighter colour.

The Vermilion bird is the symbol of summer, all those bright colours belong to him, the blue sky, the clear and warm air, the flowing water carrying flower petals that fall after being blown by the passing wind, it is a very pleasant atmosphere to be outdoors.

Luo Xiang looked at the back bungalow, on the second floor where Bai Ying’s room was, of course, this was a very suitable time for their picnic.

Li Mo realized what the Crown Prince meant by looking toward his room. The man chuckled.

“Hehehe, Your Majesty, if I may, I will resign first, I feel that I have wasted Your Majesty’s time,” Li Mo said lowering his head with two fists in front.

Luo Xiang smiled.

“Hey uncle, where are you taking up my time, Xiang er really appreciates all the time exchanging ideas with uncle, with all the busyness in this house, of course returning to the capital is no longer a consideration for uncle, right?”

Li Mo chuckled.

“Hehehe, that may be true Your Majesty, this old bone can’t be compromised to become a Palace official anymore, but I will visit often if Your Majesty is willing”

Luo Xiang pulled his lips, he put one hand behind his waist and continued his way to the bungalow building.

“That would be very pleasing to uncle, but, for now, Xiang er will be very rare in the palace, just let me know if uncle will visit later”

Li Mo followed Luo Xiang. He nodded.

“Of course Your Majesty, I will inform Your Majesty well in advance.”

Luo Xiang drew the warm air around him deep into his chest.

“Hmm, it would be a shame not to be able to enjoy the warm and clean air of Xi Yang City, Xiang Er will definitely miss it a lot later.”

Li Mo took a very deep breath, open his hand wide inhale all the good air around him to his heart’s content.

“Hemh, this city definitely become a more pleasant place to stay after Xiao Hong back to its place, so lucky all of this problem can be solved, at least, one of them”

Luo Xiang understands what the old man means, having the mystical bird in his mansion was not a very good idea, but Xiao Hong who is now turned into a human form needs someone who teaches him all the wisdom in life, and who else is more suitable for the job other than Big Teacher Li Mo, who was taught him all of that when his younger.

“Yeah, but I have a big faith in Uncle, the one who can teach all the lessons of life to Xiao Hong, I have nothing to worry about”

Hearing that Li Mo is laughing.

“Hehehe, Your Majesty really too much, but, this old man will try his best”

Luo Xiang smiles.

“Yeah, I could take that as a promise”

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