186 Sealed Fate (1/2)
When Li Chenyang returned home and caught word that Yu Zhen and Li Xueyue were alone in the training field, he rushed down the hallways—he had never run as fast as he did today.
Who the hell left them alone in the first place?! Training new techniques? With a man as brazen and shameless as Yu Zhen? As if!
Li Chenyang bolted down the corridors until he reached the quiet and dark corridor that led to the training field. It was like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, except, a figure emerged in the distance.
Li Chenyang halted in his tracks upon seeing the rigid figure of Yu Zhen who strutted like he was plotting the destruction of Wuyi. Even from a distance, Li Chenyang could feel the anger radiate off of the Commander.
An enemy's loss was his win, and Yu Zhen's frustration was Li Chenyang's happiness.
Li Chenyang almost smiled victoriously upon seeing how pissed Yu Zhen was. Oh ho, was the great Commander finally cracking?
He paused and shook his head. No, it wasn't the right time to focus on personal grudges. He needed to investigate the reason for Yu Zhen's furious footpace. He walked as if he was on his way to murder the Emperor of Wuyi.
”Where are you going?” Li Chenyang immediately asked when Yu Zhen was closer to him.
Yu Zhen ignored the Minister and stormed past him, only for Li Chenyang to harshly grab his wrist.
”I asked you a question.”
Yu Zhen's hand itched to grab his sword. How nice it would be to slice this man's hand off. What gave him the right to touch him? Not even the other Princes of Hanjian had the guts to lay a finger on him without permission.
Yu Zhen flicked his wrist and threw off Li Chenyang's grip.
Despite feeling irritated at this tantrum-throwing Commander, Li Chenyang forced a tight-lipped smile on his face. Fine, he'll just ask Xueyue what happened.
”Where's my sister?”
Yu Zhen threw him a scathing glower at the mention of Li Xueyue. She was the first and only woman to acquire his heart, only to trample upon it. He knew he shouldn't have come to Wuyi in the first place. What was he expecting when he left his post in the military just to meet the candidate who talked her way out?
Li Chenyang rolled his eyes in response. ”Whatever. I'll find her myself.” He crossed his arms and added, ”I'm glad I advised her to think about this relationship carefully. Obviously, you have a horrible temper.”
Yu Zhen's entire body stiffened. If it was even possible, his violent eyes became even crueler.
”What did you just say?” His voice was eerily calm in ways that sent shivers down Li Chenyang's back.
It was one of the rare moments that Li Chenyang feared for his life. He stared at Yu Zhen in bewilderment.
”Tch, nevermind. I'm wasting too much time on you.” Li Chenyang snorted. He only took one step forward when he heard the familiar clink of an unsheathing sword. His eyes widened.
He turned around and was instantly met with the lethally sharp sword pointed directly at his throat.
Li Chenyang cursed in his mind for his lack of any weapon. He was not a soldier like Li Wenmin. Moreover, there was no need to carry a weapon around, especially in his own house. Besides, who allowed this Commander to walk around with that sword in the first place?! Guests were always confiscated of any visible weapons.
”Say that one more time,” Yu Zhen seethed, his hands shook with anger. ”You told Li Xueyue to do what?”
Li Chenyang scoffed. ”That's what got you so riled up?”
Yu Zhen advanced forward until Li Chenyang was taking cautious steps back. Eventually, the Minister had nowhere to go, back against the wall, his throat stretched to avoid the tip of the sword.
”Our parents also advised the same thing.” Li Chenyang mused, ”Unlike you, we actually care about her wellbeing. She has plans to accomplish in Wuyi—”
”What are these plans?”
Li Chenyang's gaze narrowed. He bit his tongue. He had said too much. ”They're none of your concern—” he paused when the sword grazed his neck, a single drop of blood trailing down his throat.