Chapter 37: Change (3)
Editor: Misty Cloud Translations
Long Qi stood stood frozen for a moment before he straightened up and put his right fist stiffly over his left chest, bowed slightly and silently left the room.
Jun Wu Xie glanced at the closed door and resumed what she was doing.
"Cold on the outside, warm on the inside. So that saying was referring to people like you." A teasing voice came from the window.
Jun Wu Xie furrowed her brows as she looked towards the source of the sound. Jun Wu Yao was sitting at the window sill with his hands leisurely crossed over his chest. His mouth had a faint smile as he looked at her with a bemused expression.
This time she could not smell any trace of blood on him.
"Doing something wrong and getting punished for it is not a big deal. Didn't think that you will be so kind to have prepared medicine for him." His half amused eyes gradually disappeared as he stared at her.
That day after Long Qi had apologized to her and asked her for punishment, she had brushed it off. This stiff and upright man had imposed his own punishment by getting flogged by the pole 150 times until his whole back was in a complete mess, however he did not even let out a scream and he appeared as per normal beside Jun Qing the very next day.
Incidentally, Jun Wu Yao had known about this however it did not have anything to do with him moreover he had no interest and had almost completely forgotten about this if not for her actions today.
"I hate that smell." She replied grimly.
Jun Wu Yao let out a chuckle as he lightly leaped into her room.
"Wu Xie is so unfair. When I was injured, how come you didn't give me any medicine?" With a slight pout he walked over to her side and leaned in with one hand against the wall behind her as he backed her into a corner.
His black hair draping down the side of his exquisite face, as it tickled her cheek.
Jun Wu Xie frowned as she swept the hair away.
"Because of your name." She glanced at him and took a step to the side and she walked away calmly.
Jun Wu Yao, no medicine, incurable. (TL: this is a literal translation from his name, 无药,无药可救）
"Hahahaha!" After hearing her explanation, he couldn't help but burst out laughing. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms and gave her an overbearing hug.
Her small body was so soft and it carried a faint scent of herbs, it really made one feel at ease.
She did not struggle, did not resist, just quietly stayed in his embrace except for that bright pair of eyes glaring at him full of disapproval.
"Today I cleaned up properly. Here, smell me, is any of that distasteful smell still lingering?" He whispered closely to her ears as his deep magnetic voice mixed with a tinge of mischief resounded as he teased her.
"No." Jun Wu Xie felt that something was wrong but she could not pinpoint what with this closeness of his.
"Rest assured, as long as it's anything you not like, I will not let it exist." As he gave her his commitment with a smile, he wrapped his arms around her tighter. He realised that no matter what he did to her, she did not have much of a reaction. She did not seem to know the meaning behind his actions.
Similar to a blank sheet of paper, with a blank expression.
It really makes one want to leave a little mark on that paper!
Chapter 38: The Royal Court
Editor: Misty Cloud Translations
Lin Palace was steadily gaining pace to its recovery as their hope for the past decade had finally been unearthed in the hands of Lin Wang's granddaughter. On the other hand…
Mo Xuan Fei always had a good reputation in the Imperial City. With his handsome face, he had captivated many young girls heart. He was swooned over by many and when news of him and Jun Wu Xie were betrothed got out, many hearts were broken. Many had secretly cursed in their hearts as they sneered, how plain Jun Wu Xie was and how unmatched they were! She was so undeserving of their handsome prince!
Now when it was announced that their engagement had been dissolved, it was a dream come true for many.
After the session at the Royal Court, Jun Xian was about to leave the Royal Palace as per usual when several old men who were wearing the official long robes walked over to him with beaming smiles.
"Lin Wang, do you have any updates on the culprits that attacked Second Prince?" The roundest one out of them spoke out.
Jun Xian looked at the man who gave a greasy smile. This roundball was the King's Brother – Wu Wang.
Wu Wang was in his sixties and did not contribute much as he was not skilled in anything. He had been riding on his brother's influence and living the high life all these while. He always viewed himself as almighty and was unaware of his own incompetence. Due to his royal birth, all the ministers have always fawned over him and complimented him no matter what he did.
However Jun Xian was an exception. He had always been straightforward and always pointed out his shortcomings. Thus he and Wu Wang had been bickering for years and had never seen anything at eye level.
Back in the days when Lin Palace was at its prime, when both of Jun Xian's sons were healthy, Wu Wang never dared to show his discontent and had always maintained an amiable front. However after Lin Palace started its decline, he gave up all his regard for Lin Palace and had been behaving as he liked without holding anything back.
The reason why Mo Xuan Fei and Jun Wu Xie's broken engagement spread like wildfire was thanks to him as well.
All the ministers started crowding around them to watch the good show.
"This matter does not require Wu Wang to worry, although they are as slippery as eels, I will chase them to the ends of the earth and catch them to ensure the safety of Second Prince." He replied without any emotion.
"That must really be hard on you, Lin Wang is no longer young and still have to work so hard, how can we let you handle all that by yourself? You should simply pass it on to the next generation for them to handle…" Wu Wang laughed as he hit his own forehead with his palm. "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot about your two sons. One has died for the country and the other …."
Wu Wang did not finish what he was saying but looked mockingly at Jun Xian.
It was apparent that the news of Lin Palace's predicament had spread all around.
Lin Wang's little son's poison had acted up and all the royal doctors and almost every other doctor in the State had seen him and all came out with the same verdict – Jun Qing's life was hanging by a fine thread. He didn't have much time left.
"I'm sorry, I'm not good with words, hahhaha.. I'm really sorry." Wu Wang sniggered as he lashed his words out without any holding anything back.
Jun Xian's furrowed his brows. From all the killing on the battlefield and after countless wars, he had accumulated a lot of bloodlust. Usually he will keep it contained but now, he unleashed a little of it as he glanced at all the surrounding ministers. They couldn't help suck in a deep breath. The surrounding temperature seem to have dropped and the air was very heavy. His piercing gaze rested on Wu Wang.
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