CROWN PRINCE'S CONCUBINE

“Brother, did they really are the young master’s entourage from the capital city? Why are the old general looks so obedient to him?” whispered one of the youths behind Xu er.

Xu Er shrugged his shoulders.

“Don’t know, maybe they know each other quite well, according to the great teacher, the young master’s entourage does come from an important and respected family from the capital, maybe the old general has worked with these officials.”

Another pupil nodded.

“That’s right, heh, but, it’s so unfortunate for that young man. I didn’t get to see his face, but he does look attractive, it’s too bad for him to get the Yellow snake’s poison. Master said, if we are exposed to the poison and don’t get an antidote right away, we can die slowly with all of our organs melted, and even if we got the antidote, it’s already too late, some of our organs must have been badly damaged.”

The other students nodded in unison.

“That’s right, I also heard that last time there were victims who came come to the clan to get the antidote, but not long after that he died, too bad the antidote was useless.”

Xu Er took a deep breath.

.....

“Heh, that’s a shame, and worst of all, the great teacher will definitely punish us very severely, because we didn’t bring any antidote when we left the valley”

“But brother, it’s not our fault, who would have guessed that the Poison valley’s clan will act this quickly,” said one of the students closest to Xu er, and the others agreed.

“That’s right brother, it’s not our fault”

“Still, we should always be vigilant”

.....

Footsteps in and out of the room, where everyone looks anxious.

Bi sat at the end of the bed wiping the sweat on Bai Ying’s forehead with his body burning hot. The young man was lying on his stomach with his back facing up. The yellow snake venom, a drop of the snake’s body fluids that hit the skin would expand under the surface. Making the skin black and damaging the flesh and organs inside, the pain was unbearable as if something was gnawing at him from within, so painful that the young man grabbed the Crown Prince’s hand so tight.

“Ekh, Your Majesty, it really hurts.”

Luo Xiang who was sitting on the edge of the bed turned to General Po and Elder Yi who was standing not far from him.

“General Po, where is the antidote?” Luo Xiang asked worriedly.

General Po immediately pointed towards the door where one of his aides quickly entered, followed by Xu er who was carrying a water basin and a small dagger.

“General,” said the butler, handing the antidote into General Po’s hand.

“The other servant was busy so I help to bring this in,” Xu Er said.

Bi immediately stood up to the young man and took the basin of water from his hand. Meanwhile, Bai Ying who was lying on the bed was still groaning in pain and clenches his fist tight.

Until something happens.

Xu er’s eyes widened as he saw what happened to the black wound on Bai Ying’s smooth back.

Luo Xiang asked Bi to move from her place.

“Miss Bi, please stay away.”

The Crown Prince himself wasn’t sure what had happened, but something emerged from beneath Bai Ying’s blackened skin. Bai Ying’s hands gripped tightly and from his forehead appeared a momentary reddish symbol, a reddish glow that spread throughout his body, followed by white flames that spread across his blackened skin as if burning the poison from within.

General Po and Elder Yi couldn’t believe what they saw.

“Th-this” General Po stuttered.

The white flames immediately covered the surface of Bai Ying’s back as if burning all the poison from beneath, the Crown Prince had not even given him the antidote.

Elder Yi stroked his chin.

“Heh, this is luck, the Young King’s white flame and healing energy is always there and protects him, what a fortune.”

Luo Xiang smiled, he waited for the white flame to completely burn the poison and leave a reddish mark on Bai Ying’s smooth skin. All the black colour caused by the poison disappeared completely.

“Heh, clever boy, I knew you could do it, Ying, you are great” whispered Luo Xiang who dropped his forehead against Bai Ying’s who was now sleeping peacefully. He kissed Bai Ying’s forehead and smoothed his hair, and lifted the blanket over his innocent back. After making sure the young man was okay he got up from his seat.

“Miss Bi, please take care of Ying Ying.”

Bi lowered his head.

“Yes, Your Majesty” the little girl rushed to the bed and washed Bai Ying’s sweaty forehead with a wet cloth in her hand.

“Your Majesty, thank goodness Your Majesty is fine”

...

While Xu er who was standing by the door immediately came out before everyone chased him away, more or less he knew who the people claiming to be young masters was.

The young man rushed out of the house and sat in the garden help lowering his chest which had been tense since earlier. What had he just witnessed? Are the legends about the white flames belonging to Viceroy of Wah Ye true? In that case, the young man who was lying down earlier, was he that mighty Viceroy? But, how is that possible? He looks very young. Was Viceroy Wah Ye, in fact, just a kid who still growing up?

This is very big news, brothers will be very surprised to hear it because all this time they thought the story about the white flames was just a fabrication that made it seem as if the new country was indeed very strong so that no enemy dared to challenge them. And the man sitting by the bed, everyone called him His Majesty. From his appearance, it was likely that he was the Crown Prince Yue Yang who accompanied Viceroy Wah Ye in defeating their great enemy. Others can go crazy knowing who their guests are.

He was about to head towards the guest bungalow when a long sword blocked his way.

Xu er pulled his body backwards almost falling because someone suddenly blocked him.

It was Bei Yau who noticed the young man’s suspicious behaviour as he sneaked out of the room and house.

“Master Xu, what are you doing sneaking around like that?” asked Bei Yau.

The young man stuttered, he saw Bei Yau’s face that was scary like a demon with his eyebrows raised high, looking at him intently.

“E M-Master, uh, hehe, I’m just looking for fresh air out here, I just about to leave, hehe”

Bei Yau looked at the young man, observing his reaction as he looked at the bed where Bai Ying had been. The young man must have seen what happened. He raised the sword still in its hilt to his shoulder.

“Well, as long as I don’t hear that someone say anything about what happened in the room, If it does, it must have come from you, and when that happens, even your grandmaster won’t be able to help you.”

Xu swallowed hard, hearing Bei’s tone sound a bit threatening.

“Eh th-that”

Bei Yau looked at the young man sharp and closely. The bodyguard’s stature was quite large far beyond him, who wouldn’t be afraid of him?

“I, never play with my words young man, you don’t want it to be proven right?”

Xu Er nodded slowly, couldn’t help it if he still wanted to live.

“Eh, hehe, yes, I understand that Sir”

.....

Dusk.

In the living room.

It was past midnight when the Crown Prince and General Po also Elder Yi continued their discussion in the living room.

Elder Yi stroked his chin hearing the information conveyed by General Po’s right hand.

“Hmm, Poison Valley is very bold, but this is unlikely what the old man Du Gu’s character before, he has always been careful in his behaviour and actions, has the old man changed his way of playing?” thought Elder Yi.

General Po looked at Luo Xiang.

“Report Your Majesty, it’s not just once that clan has taken action, about tens of days ago that clan was seen besieging the headquarters of the Red Scorpion clan and scorching its headquarters, as their declaration of the clan who leads in the Valley of Poisons, and I think, at this time, the leader of the Poison Valley who makes the moves most likely led by his eldest son, Du Gu Ye Wang.”

Luo Xiang touches his chin, to his furrow from deep thought.

“Hemm, this young man is really making his move now, he might get tired of his Father’s doubts and cowardice and take the decision on his own, I have a feeling that even Old Man Du Gu himself doesn’t know about these attacks, this would be very interesting”

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