10 Crown Prince (1/2)

”Don't you think you're too old to mess up with a little boy.”Shi Mei interrupted the men nonchalantly. The little boy quickly ran towards Shi Mei and hid at her back.

”Lady,  don't you also think that it's not appropriate to intrude with others' business.”One of the drunk men walked towards Shi Mei.

Shi Mei knew it very well as she also didn't understand herself. What got into her that she chose to help the little boy?

”I'm fully aware of that but I also know that it's not right to harm a vulnerable kid.”

”Don't teach us!”

”I'm also well-informed about that but you only know how to oppress a kid. You don't deserve my respect.”Shi Mei snorted with laughter, ignoring the bystanders closely watching the commotion.

”You really want us to teach you lady!”The drunken men advanced to Shi Mei but she dodged at them as she kicked them, twisting their arms.

She had an advantage over the drunken men because they were all staggering as they tried to attack her.

”Listen everyone!She's a member of annihilation clan and she's here to execute us.”

The crowd roared as they shot their undesirable eyes to Shi Mei. Others were scared as they hid their children at their back. Shi Mei gritted her teeth, what on earth she had done for her to be always the subject of ridicule.

”Goodness. Do I deserve this unearthly place? They are all accusing me.”Shi Mei uttered in disdain.

”See! She's  here to kill us!”

The people around Shi Mei started to pick stones from the ground and threw at her mercilessly. She raised her arms to cover her head as she stepped back. She couldn't believe that she became helpless, she lost her confidence, her braveness and every piece of her fell apart.

She closed her eyes as if she was never been a fearless woman. But she unconsciously opened her eyes when she heard the loud thud and the crashing objects. She clenched her hand as she watched Xue Huan, protecting her from everyone.

Only a minute passed, everyone knelt on the ground and bowed at Xue Huan.

”Please spare us, Prince!”Xue Huan didn't respond, he breathed heavily as he turned to Shi Mei.

”Do you really want me to tie you in my hands.”Shi Mei wasn't thankful nor delighted.

”Why are you here?I told you, I didn't show up  here to kill you so let me go-”Xue Hue walked towards Shi Mei. But he suddenly dropped his sword and eventually fell at Shi Mei's shoulder.

”Master!”the little boy cried while Shi Mei became stiffed.

At that moment, the crown prince followed by the friends of Xue Huan appeared at the corner. The bystanders remained on the ground as they recognized the crown prince.

The crown prince was distinctive among all, he's wearing a white robe made of damask silk and its lapel had elegant pattern.

Wen Zexi rushed to Xue Huan, he immediately checked his pulse. He sighed with relief then he took Xue Huan from Shi Mei, he motioned Chen Wei to support him. While Gong Yan walked towards Shi Mei.

”Follow us quietly.”

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”What happened to my brother?Why did he suddenly passed out?”the crown prince asked seriously.

”Your Highness, he's experiencing-”

”No need to tell him.”everyone looked at Xue Huan except Shi Mei. He got up from the bed,  fixing his tousled hair.

”Xue Huan, if you have this condition then you better come back at the Kingdom.”