CROWN PRINCE'S CONCUBINE

“Of course, I am aware of that, but, you can’t deny that you also still have room for me in your heart, isn’t it? So, as long as you still left me that space, I will continue to stay there even if the place is very narrow.”

Chen Ming swallowed hard, slightly looking up to see Bei Yau who was very close to him.

“Bodyguard Bei, I love Xiao Hong, don’t ever think that my feeling for him is just because of pitying him, you know that, right?

Bei Yau smiled again, he nodded while stroking Chen Ming’s hair tucking it behind his ear. Chen Ming’s charming face even under the dim oil lamp light still looked extremely gorgeous in Bei Yau’s eyes, how could Bei Yau shake off the beautiful feeling which come just from looking at his face? It was highly unlikely that he could do that.

“I know that Prince, Prince Chen has a wide heart, what does one or two loves in it”

Chen Ming squeaked hearing Bei Yau’s words.

“Guard Bei!”

Bei Yau laughed seeing Chen Ming’s wide eyes widen at him.

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“Hehehe forgive me, my Prince, really, I only say what’s in my heart, and you don’t need to be burdened with anything, I have asked Guard Su, if the royal family, or even not, can have more than one partner, servant, don’t mind being the second or the umpteenth time, as long as, I can continue to have my love for my Prince”

“Guard Bei, what are you saying? If Xiao Hong finds out that I double-crossed his love, he will be very sad” Chen Ming exclaimed.

“No Prince, this Prince’s heart is very big, what’s wrong with sharing a little with me”

Chen Ming protested again.

“Guard Bei”

The two of them continued their way down the steps of the fort. Bei Yau tugged Chen Ming’s hand in a tight grip.

Meanwhile, behind the pillar above the fort, Xiao Hong was standing with a coat in his hand. He was going to give it to Chen Ming who he knew talked to Guard Bei there, but it seemed that he wouldn’t need it anymore.

Xiao Hong pulled his lips, had he overheard? It was not a good thing, if Chen Ming found out he would be very angry with him.

“Guard Bei, please let go of my hand, Xiao Hong will be jealous to see this” Chen Ming’s voice was still heard by Xiao Hong’s great ear.

But Bei Yau didn’t seem to care, he kept trying to hold Chen Ming’s hand several times. Xiao Hong watched him unmoving in place, looking at Chen Ming and Bei Yau who was probably going back to their room.

Oh no, the room, Chen Ming would be suspicious when he didn’t find him in the room. Without thinking, Xiao Hong rushed to the other end of the fort and shot down at lightning speed without anyone, even Chen Ming noticing.

Back to the meadow.

Xiao Hong took Chen Ming’s hand and rocked it walking happily. His hand caught hold of a leaf from a maple tree that was drifting down towards them. He handed it to Chen Ming.

“Prince, this is quite a beautiful leaf, Prince likes this plant right?”

Chen Ming saw rather wide leaves with sharp shapes that were slightly reddish-green in colour.

“This is very beautiful Hong, oh I just realized that there are lots of maple trees growing here, can we plant them in the palace?”

Xiao Hong enjoyed Chen Ming’s beautiful smile whose face was always serious, he had a gentle nature that liked all the beautifully shaped things around him, even the smallest things.

Last night.

Crack.

Xiao Hong lay on his bed. Actually, he just came back and entered before Chen Ming arrived, he pretended to sleep with his back to Chen Ming.

Chen Ming pulled his lips.

“This ugly bird, not waiting for me and sleeps first, does a mystical bird get tired too?”

Chen Ming took off Bei Yau’s coat that was still on his back. Look at it for a long time.

Xiao Hong clenched his fists, why was he pretending to be asleep? He should be like bodyguard Bei who very bravely expresses his heart even though he might get rejected by prince Chen. Xiao Hong was about to turn around when he heard Chen Ming’s voice.

“Forgive me Guard Bei, although I admit it, I still have that love for you”

Xiao Hong’s heart jumped, if Chen Ming decided to go back to Guard Bei?

But he heard another word from Chen Ming.

“Heh, what can I do, you know my love for that ugly bird is much bigger, you will probably only receive a quarter of the place, because the rest is occupied by Xiao Hong. How else, who told me to fall in love with you two, all of this is really my fault, heh, Ming Ming is so stupid”

Hearing that, Xiao Hong released his fist. He should have known how prince Chen Ming felt, and trust him, he shouldn’t have made him even more confused.

Xiao Hong was about to turn over when he felt the bed bit swaying and Chen Ming’s delicate arms were already wrapped around his waist, hugging him from behind.

“Emh, Hong, did you sleep without waiting for me, why don’t you wait for me”

Xiao Hong stuttered. After a little hesitation finally touched Chen Ming’s hand on him, then turned his body to hug the young prince.

“My Prince”

Placed his hands behind Chen Ming’s head and hugged him tightly. The cold air from the winds made Chen Ming a bit cold.

“Did you feel cold? Come closer, I’ll warm you up.”

Chen Ming smiled. He closed his eyes tightly and hugged Xiao Hong’s broad chest while smiling broadly. That face, that smile, was clearly Chen Ming’s extremely warm love for him. Xiao Hong lifted Chen Ming’s chin and kissed him gently.

“Chup”

“My Prince, you know that I love you very much”

A soft and warm kiss. Xiao Hong couldn’t stop kissing him, and so did Chen Ming who squirmed a bit as Xiao Hong’s hot palms penetrated into the gaps of his clothes, warming his chest to the back of his body.

“Oh that’s really good, Hong, so comfortable”

Xiao Hong smiled.

“Do you like it?”

Chen Ming nodded. Until then Xiao Hong unhesitatingly pushed Chen Ming’s outer clothing off his shoulders, touching all parts of Chen Ming’s bare body with his bare palms.

“Akh Xiao Hong, its tickles”

Xiao Hong couldn’t stop smiling, changing his head position and kissing Chen Ming’s sweet lips from the other side. Lifting Chen Ming’s slender waist so that their chests touched.

“Chup chup”

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The party finally arrived at Yue Yang’s border in the small town before Xian Yang. Bai Ying and Chen Ming rested inside the golden carriage which was swaying somewhat due to the uneven road. It was much better than being outside where the sun was shining so hot that mid-afternoon.

“Brother, so, have you told Guard Bei yet?” Bai Ying asked, all of a sudden.

Chen Ming who was enjoying the fried peanuts in the small bowl raised his head, looking at Bai Ying who was waiting for his answer.

“About what?” he asked.

Bai Ying pursed his lips.

“This guy, what else, you said, you going to completely cut ties with Guard Bei, and have nothing to do with him anymore, so, have you talked about it to him? I saw you and Guard Bei walking out of the villa together last night.”

Chen Ming looked the other way, continuing to eat. He shook his head.

“No”

Bai Ying was more and more curious about Chen Ming’s short answer.

“What does it mean, no? So no talk or no cut ties?”

Chen Ming turned his head, looking at Bai Ying sharply.

“Why do you want to know so much? Are you started to mind other people’s business now?”

“Brother, this is because I care about you, that’s why I ask, after all, what’s so difficult, to tell the truth to Guard Bei, do you still like him?” asked Bai Ying bringing his head closer to Chen Ming.

Chen Ming looked at Bai Ying with irritated eyes, and pushed his little brother’s head away from him, he even tugged at his ears exasperatedly.

“This brat, stop being so fussy, this is none of your business, don’t need to think about it”

“Brother is so stingy, Ying is just curious” Bai Ying exclaimed rubbing his ear, it hurt so much.

“You are so heartless, it’s hurt you know that?.”

In the course of two days and two nights without stopping, finally, the Crown Prince and his entourage arrived at the city of Sui Lian and were greeted with great fanfare by the residents who chanted their names nonstop.

“Greetings Your Highness The Viceroy and Crown Prince!”

The city celebrates their arrival with flower ornaments and other, even some street performing music that catch Bai Ying’s eyes in awe.

“Wow they are so pretty”

Chen Ming pulled Bai Ying’s clothes stay away from the window.

“Brat, can you just sit down?”

“Brother, look at them, that one of the rare dance from the lost tribe, their clothes is so pretty, the girl is beautiful”

“Sit down!” said Chen Ming in a high pitch.

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