Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince

“The Sixth Brother is returning after two days. He will be here on the third day with his wife,” Zhang Xi proclaimed. “Our troubles will start again. Even after marriage, I don’t think he will have changed,” he remarked. Lóng Wei had previously threatened to inform their father about Tianjie’s and Zhang Xi’s illegal activity.

“I don’t want him to return,” Tianjie said.

“I want the same. It’s better if he stays away from us,” Jingfei said. “Because of him I lost my chance to be close to Commander Huang Xi,” she complained again.

“Don’t speak this way. Prince Lóng Wei is the youngest of all of us. We must not speak this way about him. As I said earlier too, he is troubled because he needs love,” Xiaoming told all of them. He had to apologize to him once again for his behavior. He wanted to repent for his mistake. He was also ready to get punishment for the wrong that he had done with Lóng Wei.

Liu Jin Yu was impressed with the Crown Prince’s words. He was a thoughtful person towards everyone around him. She had heard about Lóng Wei-the Prince who killed his mother. He had everything in him that a prince should not possess. Everyone feared him, but she wanted to see him once. His personality had always amused Liu Jin Yu. He was the only person who dared to go against the will of everyone.

“This time Brother Mingquan acted strangely. He followed Lóng Wei, saying he wanted to protect him,” Tianjie said and his brows furrowed.

“Because this time Li Hua traveled with Brother Lóng Wei. Since she is Princess Consort, her safety is a priority. That’s why Commander Huang Xi also accompanied them. Also, Brother Mingquan has important work in Xinshui.” Ai Fen cleared Tianjie’s doubts.

“Sister Ai Fen is right. More than the Sixth Prince, his wife needed the protection.” Qiu Mu backed her words. He was internally happy that his plan to get rid of Lóng Wei would succeed.

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Their conversation ended soon, and the Crown Prince was the first one to leave the pavilion. Liu Jin Yu held the umbrella for him and they soon reached his manor. Xiaoming asked Eunuch Lishi to prepare a palanquin for him.

Eunuch Lishi bowed and left. Liu Jin Yu came forward and adjusted the collar of Xiaoming’s dress. “Your Royal Highness, thank you for taking me inside the pavilion. I have a request to make,” she said, and lifted her head to peer into his eyes.

“Speak,” Lóng Wei said.

“Since we are heading out, will His Highness allow me to go and meet my people? I disappeared without telling them anything. I won’t tell them that I am in the palace. I don’t want them to worry about me. I will never forget His Royal Highness’ favor on me,” Liu Jin Yu said.

“Sure. You will have twenty minutes to reach the river bridge. Do not be late,” Xiaoming said, and he flicked his fingers in the middle of her forehead. Liu Jin Yu cried in pain and promptly stepped while rubbing her forehead. Xiaoming smiled and asked her to keep a certain distance from him.

“You could have said this calmly too,” Liu Jin Yu complained, while forgetting she was in front of the Crown Prince.

“I told you to be respectful to me. I am the Crown Prince,” Xiaoming reminded her.

“Forgive me, Your Royal Highness,” Liu Jin Yu said, and bowed ninety degrees. Xiaoming looked at his waistband and took out the sachet from it. He outstretched his hand toward her, while she looked at him in bewilderment.

“Keep it with you,” Xiaoming said. Liu Jin Yu stood straight and took the sachet from him. She wondered what it was when Xiaoming told her, “It is a sachet which specifically belongs to me. Since you are going out, I don’t want you to fall into any danger. It contains a special, rare perfume inside it.”

Liu Jin Yu brought the sachet closer to her nose and inhaled the scent. It was magical. She never had inhaled such a scent before, and her lips curled up into a smile. “That’s why His Royal Highness smells so good,” she murmured.

“What do you mean? Do I not smell good the other times?” He cocked his brow and twitched his lips. Xiaoming realized his question wasn’t appropriate and asked her to ignore his words. “Don’t get caught. I won’t come to save you,” he stated.

“Then, His Royal Highness shall give me the sword,” Liu Jin Yu stated.

Xiaoming went to the third shelf and brought a dagger with him. He gave it to Liu Jin Yu. “Don’t lose it. I don’t want any trouble. Also, be on the bridge in twenty minutes. If you fail to do so, I will come to the place where you are heading,” Xiaoming threatened her.

“Does His Royal Highness know about the place where I work?” Liu Jin Yu asked.

“Of course. My men found the place. It isn’t tough for me to find it,” Xiaoming affirmed. “So, if you think of running away, don’t do that,” he stated.

“Your Royal Highness, Liu Jin Yu doesn’t run away without fulfilling her promise. I have to stay here for two more weeks. Then, I will leave,” Liu Jin Yu gave him her words. Xiaoming smiled and nodded his head.

Liu Jin Yu put the sachet in her pocket and hid the dagger inside her waistband. She recalled the royal inspector who was also behind her that day.

“Your Royal Highness, that day the Royal Inspector was also behind me,” Liu Jin Yu said anxiously.

“I have told him to stop looking for you. Don’t worry. From my end, you will encounter no difficulty. If you think you will be in danger, then let me accompany you after I complete my work,” Xiaoming said.

“I do not want to disturb His Royal Highness. Thank you for helping me so much,” Liu Jin Yu said, and they left the chamber.