CROWN PRINCE'S CONCUBINE

“Brother, why did you do nothing and obey when that rotten Crown Prince told you to ask Xiao Jing to bite you? Did he have a problem with his brain? What if your wounds don’t heal, what will happen to your smooth face, that lunatic, really want to beat him up” Chen Ming growled.

Xiao Hong saw Bai Ying’s expressionless face. Then saw the Crown Prince who was exactly the opposite of him.

“Your Highness looks like His Highness the Crown Prince’s plan was quite successful, they all withdrew by themself, and there will be no more competition, somehow the Crown Prince can think of something like this as well”

Chen Ming pulled his lips, smacking Xiao Hong’s arm in annoyance.

“Xiao Hong, are you taking his side now? What the Crown Prince had done was extremely selfish, not caring what others would think of the esteemed Young King of Xin Hua other than his own interests. Now everyone in this country even in the neighbouring countries knows that Viceroy Xin Hua has a hideous face because of the bite of the Yellow ape. What an impudent person, he really has gone too far.” Chen Ming growled.

It wasn’t long before the guests sat back in their seats, even though the match couldn’t be continued because the participants withdrew, still the day’s meeting had to continue.

Princess Wu Lan returned to take charge of the event after the Crown Prince felt his business was done. Even though his expression was flat as he always does, Chen Ming and the others could tell that the Crown Prince was cheering so happy in his heart.

“Dear guests, I apologize if the situation did not turn out as it should. Because the competition was cancelled, we are very, very sorry that we with this we cannot take the gifts that have been presented to His Majesty the Viceroy. And to replace the efforts of all who have come all the way to attend this event, the palace is giving souvenirs in the form of gemstones from Xin Hua palace instead.”

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Princess Wu Lan glanced at Me Ma and Su Lang to arrange for their men to distribute the rare gemstones belonging to the Xin Hua palace to every envoy of the major tribes and neighbouring countries.

Xin Hua gemstones are unique and rare stones that are only found in the Pai Hua valley and are specially processed by Xin Hua who has the knowledge to polish the rough stone to be exquisite and precious. The chunks are large, almost as big as a baby’s fist, with a unique colour that can change according to the weather. It is said that one stone can illuminate a dark room for an unlimited amount of time. Even within the royal court only the King and Queen could use it.

Everyone certainly did not mind getting this precious stone in exchange for their wasted effort and time, it was well worth all their sacrifices.

“This is a very good treasure, we can see the bright sun at night,” said one of the group heads. The others replied.

“Yeah, as I heard that the gemstones from Xin Hua are indeed second to none.”

Princess Wu Lan smiled, at least the Crown Prince’s plan didn’t make the mess any bigger than they expected.

Until there was a sound from the entrance.

“Pardon us, Princess, unfortunately, we already have one of these gemstones,” the rather loud voice made everyone turn their heads, including the Crown Prince who sat quietly in his place.

Seen from the entrance, Prince Li Hua of Son Wa, came with Crown Prince Bi Yeng and their entourage.

Chen Ming and Bai Ying looked at each other, and sure enough, they really didn’t see the appearance of an envoy from Son Wa who should have made the most noise because Son Wa was one of the largest tribes. Several tribal chiefs lowered their heads to salute the Crown Prince and Li Hua.

“Greetings, Crown Prince, Prince.”

Luo Xiang sat up straight. The two of them advanced towards his and Bai Ying’s seats. Lowering their heads in salute.

“Sincerely Your Highness The Viceroy, His Highness the Crown Prince, Young Prince, Princess, hope we are not too late.”

Princess Wu Lan smiled.

“Oh welcome Prince Li Hua, em this young man, is Crown Prince Bi Yeng?” she asked.

Li Hua nodded and turned to Bi Yeng who lowered his head in front of Princess Wu Lan.

“Greetings Your Highness the Young King, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Princess, Servant Bi Yeng pays respects to everyone, may Your Highnesses always live a long and healthy life”

Luo Xiang just pulled his lips, looking at Crown Prince Son Wa who is physically very different from King Son Wa. The young man had much lighter skin than his father. Large elongated eyes with a large, slender nose. Reddish thin lips with not very high cheekbones. He’s quite an attractive young man.

“Oh, welcome Prince Li Hua, Crown Prince Bi Yeng, but what a shame, the competition has to ended before you guys arrive, and this rare stone is a kind of compensatory gift for the palace’s unilateral cancellation, I think everyone here agrees with this decision,” said Luo Xiang.

Prince Li Hua smiled. He clenched his fists in front of his head and looked up at the Crown Prince, then at Bai Ying who was sitting beside him. Even though wearing a mask, Bai Ying’s pair of clear eyes and sweet lips, perfect chin shape still made Prince Li Hua unable to take his eyes off him.

“Oh, how is it, Your Majesty? We have come to compete no matter what, I heard from a distance about His Highness the Viceroy who was bitten by the Golden ape. Please forgive me for being presumptuous, if you please, may I see the wound? However, we, the Son Wa tribe, are famous for our medicinal herbs, which are extraordinarily effective compared to other regions. How about this, for anyone who can heal the golden ape’s bite wound, then he has the right to be His Highness the Viceroy’s partner.”

Prince Li Hua’s words made the voices of the tribal chiefs and envoys of neighbouring countries clatter.

“Why don’t we think of that before?”

“But how to treat the golden ape’s bite which is very contagious, just touching it can be infected.”

And that obviously made Luo Xiang’s fists clench. Princess Wu Lan and Old advisor Pai glanced at each other. This would certainly make the Crown Prince hot and angry. He might not be able to contain his emotions.

But, Luo Xiang smiled.

“Hehe, that’s absolutely impossible, Prince Li, even if you can heal the Viceroy, I won’t allow anyone to touch him. The matter of his injury is my business as the Crown Prince as well as Xin Hua palace, this is not something that can be competed about.”

The Crown Prince’s words again made voices circulate, not the least of which nodded their heads in agreement with the Crown Prince’s words.

“Yeah, that’s right, this is not a small thing that can be used as competition material”

Prince Li Hua smiled.

“Well, then, what shall I do, Your Highness the Crown Prince, we came from Son Wa to conduct trials in the competition, and, we have no objection about that minor injury. We can’t go back empty-handed.”

Luo Xiang was starting to grow impatient with Prince Li Hua who was testing his patience level.

“Then, what do you think we should do, Prince Li? All the participants have withdrawn, and if you still want to continue to take part in the competition, then you only have one choice, it’s one by one battle.”

Luo Xiang looked at Crown Prince Bi Yeng who was probably not far above Bai Ying’s age, and even so, from the way he was stance and the aura he had, he clearly only needed Luo Xiang half a move to knock him down.

Prince Li Hua chuckled.

“Hehehe, that, it seems there really aren’t many other options, we can’t possibly enter a cooking or knitting competition, or even a dance right?”

Bai Ying and Chen Ming looked at each other. Is this problem getting better or is it the other way around?

Luo Xiang smiled too.

“Oh, that’s not a bad idea. I won’t say much, but you should prepare yourself in the event that your Crown Prince is injured or even disfigured by it, I won’t hold back, Prince Li.”

Li Hua frowned.

“Oh, what, does this have to do with Crown Prince Bi Yeng?”

Luo Xiang looked at Bi Yeng, and then saw Prince Li Hua who was smiling widely in his eyes as well. What was he thinking, if, his opponent wasn’t Crown Prince Bi Yeng? Rather, Prince Li Hua who was now looking at him with eyes that had almost disappeared because of his smile?

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