Chapter 15 (1/2)

Chapter 15

On the second day of Du Hao’s return, an announcement was made to cancel the welcome reception that was originally planned for the Crown Prince’s victory. The reason being the Crown Prince thought it was a waste of manpower and resources. As a result, he suggested to the King to use the expenses saved for the reception to reward the army and the soldiers instead.

Du Hao’s suggestion received the King’s full support. In addition, it won the praises of all the government officials. Among the common people, he has obtained a very high level of respect. In no time, the Crown Prince’s name had been spread across to the country’s young and old. Everyone prided themselves for having such a n.o.ble Crown Prince. The King couldn’t stop glorifying his son, and decided to a.s.sign his son to investigate the intruder’s whereabouts.

As Du Hao was occupied with the investigation, Lin Shan was still in the Palace being bored out of her mind.

Originally, the Crown Prince’s arrival was supposed to be exciting. Lin Shan was looking forward to the welcoming feast. But now, it has been cancelled. d.a.m.n that Crown Prince. The moment he came back, he went to investigate on the intruder. Now everyone in the Palace are complaining about how they could not see his gorgeous face. It’s driving Lin Shan nuts.

Stop being so pathetic, will you? It’s just the Crown Prince. You guys look like you would pounce on him like a dog with a bone! For a couple of days, Lin Shan was extremely irritated… until she didn’t even care anymore. She changed into a garment and decided to go bug someone.

That unlucky person, obviously, is Lian Feng.

Honestly, you can’t blame Lin Shan. Ever since she has entered the Palace, the faces and names she could actually recognize were fewer than ten. From the ten, some of them weren’t on good terms with her. For instance, Du Ming Yue. These days, she would glare at her daily and then coldly make a “hummph” sound. After that, she would completely disregard her existence.

As for Du Jing, ever since what happened at the Leaning Vermilion House, he hated her guts. Apparently after Du Ming Yue found out they were out together, she went crazy on Du Jing. According to some, that day Du Ming Yue seized a couple of Du Jing’s servants and questioned them individually. As a result, all of Du Jing’s servants are terrified whenever they come across the Prince Consort. They would flee as if they had seen a ghost. As well, Du Jung has completely decided to break off all ties with her. Whenever they b.u.mp into each other in the Palace, he wouldn’t even glance her way; which shows how arrogant he is.

Lin Shan wasn’t angry though. She doesn’t want to interact with those people anyway. Even if they give me attention, I would rather not be there. But honestly, life here is too dull! Lin Shan slams the table. Out of everyone in the Palace, Lian Feng is the only person she has similar things to talk with. Then again, he usually doesn’t talk.

As Lin Shan made her way to Lian Feng’s, she could hear movement from faraway. It sounds as if someone was practicing martial arts. Out of nowhere, she recalled how she saw the unmasked Lian Feng the other day. Hence, she became extremely nosy and wanted to spy on him. She wanted to see what he was up to.

Therefore, Lin Shan tiptoed and sneaked towards his residence, and peeked in from the courtyard door. Lian Feng was practicing his movement and style. It truly was like how the television depicted. No no no no! Definitely much more powerful and cooler than the TV -Lian Feng’s left hand held onto the blade as he striked out forcefully. The cutting edge of the blade created friction with the air, causing a zheng zheng sound! Lin Shan was mesmerized. On one hand, she was admiring Lian Feng’s polished skill. On the other, she was sad that Lian Feng wasn’t using the golden sabre. d.a.m.n it, I want to see whether the handle of the golden sabre was gold too……

As she was deep in thought, she accidentally stepped on a branch, which caused a very noticeable sound. Lian Feng could hear it from his trained ears and suddenly aimed his blade straight towards the courtyard door!

Lin Shan was aghast. One second she was mesmerizing, the next, a blade was heading straight towards her. She let out a sharp yelp and fell forward as her foot lost balance.

Lin Shan’s yell revealed who she was and Lian Feng quickly pulled his blade back as he caught her by the waist. She was extremely light, and her waist was so tiny. Lian Feng only used one hand but barely felt a thing. The Prince Consort was the opposite of those st.u.r.dy Imperial bodyguards. In fact, his whole body felt so soft and his skin was so white. He looked so delicate….Lian Feng couldn’t believe this is a man…

Once again, Lian Feng has slipped into a state of confusion. But the voice within his embrace brought him back to reality.

“Ow, I’m in pain!!”

Lian Feng snaps back into reality and sees that Lin Shan had lifted her arm up. Her palm was wrapped with white bandages, but revealed spots of blood. It turns out that Lin Shan has been disobedient and hadn’t abstain from spicy food. As a result, her injuries were healing very slowly. Now, her wound has opened up again since she has carelessly rubbed against a branch.

Lian Feng grabbed her arm and took a look. Once he confirmed the open cut, he said: “Come in my room. I will give you some medication.”

Lian Feng was definitely the leader of the Imperial guard. He has all sort of medication. Aside from the bottle Lin Shan used on him before, there were still so many different kinds. Last time, she didn’t even notice.

Out of a bunch of bottles, Lian Feng chose one and threw it to Lin Shan.

“Why aren’t we using that one instead?” Lin Shan pointed to the bottle she used on Lian Feng last time.