The Princess And The Lord

Fury roared to his mind, there is one in this world he couldn't tolerate no matter how much he tries and that one thing is seeing Lory got hurt. Even though this is not the first time he saw her got hurt but he could never get used to it. It was a blessing Lory have healing power if not who knew how many scars left in her body, some scars are too deep that not even Jin Hao's miracle medicine could heal the mark left behind.

Lory had no idea Zhao Li Xin would come back home tonight, she thought sanguan Jin Sheng had kept him busy and he wouldn't have a chance to come home at least not so soon, unexpectedly Zhao Li Xin is coming back home.

Lory's reflex is to cover her body with the robes, which obviously is futile since Zhao Li Xin already saw everything, if she knows this she rather healed herself just after she returns home than let her worrywart husband saw it.

His eyes fixed on Lory's body then he takes a long stride across the room then seat next to her "Let me see…’’ he said worriedly, the anger in his voice dissipated leaving only concern and pity in his eyes.

"How can you got hurt whenever I leave your side" Zhao Li Xin mixed with confusion and self-blame. 

Lory was stunned she just realizes she does get hurt whenever Zhao Li Xin was not with her, Zhao Li Xin checks the bruised on her shoulder with a deep frown "Why don't you heal yourself and what did you do today" he starts interrogating her.

Lory bites her lips timidly "Uhm….if I tell you, you can't angry with me okay"

"What kinda request is that?" Zhao Li Xin narrows his eyes.

"I don't care, you have to promise" Lory whines.

Feeling weary already Zhao Li Xin pinch his glabella and take a deep breath, he know he would regret this nonetheless he decide to give in "Fine, I promise…."

"You say it, so you can't get it back okay!" 

"Fine, tell me…what did you do…."

Lory examined Zhao Li Xin's expression to make sure he wouldn't lie to her, called her a coward but other than his father and Fred, Zhao Li Xin is the man he scared the most, he could make her feel like a naughty student in front of the school principal. 

"Okay….." she lowers her head and begins to tell him what happened.

Lory explained from the beginning how she persuades Mong Yi to accompany her and what she found in Lao Min Na bedroom, then she told how they got caught by Sanguan Wu Ci and fought against him, Zhao Listening with a calm expression but inside he is fuming with rage, another reason why Sanguan Wu Ci have to die is add on his list, he promised himself he will not let that half brother of his getaway.

Lory got worried Zhao Li Xin turn quiet after she finishes her story "Li Xin, say something…you scaring me" Lory pull his sleeves, her beautiful purple eyes glittering like a gem, instantly his anger dissipated.

"Why don't you healed yourself…." He said in low voice.

She smiles nervously "I'm trying to train myself…." Lory knows her answer would make Zhao Li Xin upset, but if she lives the way he wants it to be she would turn into a pig, Zhao Li Xin's ability to pampered her is mind-blowing.

As she expected Zhao Li Xin glared at her however he doesn't say anything further perhaps he knew she won't listen to him "Do You mind if I give you an ointment?" 

"Okay…." She replied weakly, she can't make him more upset than he already is.

She only covers with dudou and short red pants while Zhao Li Xin smear ointment on her bruised because he is still vexed by what happened even though lory is half-naked but there's no ambiguous air around them since both of them immersed in their own thought, while Zhao Li Xin massages her calf Lory sting by the pain, her body slightly jolt.

"Bear a little, tomorrow you will feel better" he coaxed her.

"I know, thank you…" Lory genuinely grateful for what he did, in this patriarchal world it's impossible to imagine that a man with high status like Zhao Li Xin willingly massaged a woman calf tenderly like this, her heart feel warm watching his serious frown when he carefully massages her calf.

"You are my wife if I don't take care of you so who else I'm taking care of" he casually said, he throws a gentle smile that can melt even the coldest mountain, her cheeks suddenly heated.

After he finishes massage her the bruised on his calf he helps Lory wear clean robes then cover her with a warm blanket then order the maid to make chicken herb soup to replenish her strength and warmed her body since the night is cold because it's already rainy season.

The truth is she feel guilty to make him worry for her is not like he already has a lot on his plate, however, she didn't stop him since she knows he would feel better after he make sure she was well-taking care of.

"You don't wear the necklace I gave you?" he notices the absence on her smooth elegant neck.

Lory sheepishly rubs her neck "Yeah…" the necklace is a precious amulet that Zhao Li Xin made for her protection and it does help her numerous time but the situation has changed, she look at him and say: "I need to be strong...stronger than I ever be at my own world."

"Why…?" he wishes Lory doesn't have to work so hard so she would never be scared or hurt, he doesn't mind to carry her burden, he will kill Lazarus and released her from her cursed, he will do anything to protect her and he would give everything so she will never suffer ever again.

Lory let out a long sigh "Because I want to be alive this time…"

The last time she fought she know she would not make it alive not like she intended to survive, she had been through a lot, lose too many things, and fought too much, she was beyond exhausted she just want everything to end, she not even care if her soul evaporated into nothingness make her unable to join her parents and the whole Lucient ancestor at the afterlife, nothing is matter anymore after she saves Lucas and stops Lazarus from swallowing her soul to regain his power.

She has lost the will to live for a long time, she wishes nothing but disappeared into a thin air.

However she met Zhao Li Xin and everything is changing, she can't leave that man alone, unlike Lucas he never let anyone enter his heart but her so if she's gone, what would happen to him? beside he make her think bout the future together, whether they would have kids or not, what would they like when they grow old, is he become a fussy grandpa, does she become mischievous grandma, he make her curious for the future and this time she wants to live not only with Zhao Li Xin but also Ming Yue Yin, Yang Xi Ying and the others, she doesn't want to scars them with pained just like she did before to Lucas and the others.

This time she wants to grow old with them.

Zhao Li Xin bitterly smiles, his heart ached to see her determination. To be alive is a natural thing even lowly peasant think is normal to stay alive is that even something worth to mention but Lory is different, living is not natural for her, she knew she was meant to die, if it's not before then it probably later, on the back of her head lory never think she would have a chance to see wrinkles on her face because many Lucient ancestors perish at their prime she thought it wouldn't be different for her.

Zhao Li Xin cupped her face gently then he kissed her softly "Yes, you will alive and we will grow old together"

"That's the plan" Her eyes become misty although she smiles. 

"It's a good plan" he pressed their forehead together and smiles, that night he prays to god for the first time since he becomes an adult, he prays if they can't live together he hope they will die together so no one is left behind.

After lory rest he summoned Mong Yi to reported what happened at the sanguan Manor, Mong Yi explained the whole story without left anything, he thought Zhao Li Xin would punish him because he put lory at risk surprisingly Zhao Li Xin didn't say anything about his misconduct, it very surprising but he felt glad nonetheless.

Normally Zhao Li Xin would punish Mong Yi, however, he didn't do anything wrong but carry his master's wish. If he punishes Mong Yi for following Lory's order then next time there would be no Hei Shen sect member who will listen to Lory request, and when that happened she would blame him or worst she would do all her dangerous stunt without telling anyone, eventually who will be the at the loose end in this situation – Its HIM!

So it's better for him to shout his mouth and play smart in this situation, he doesn't want to be like a stupid man who lifts the rock just to hit his own feet which always happened to him whenever he with Lory, he suspicious of his intelligence decreased whenever he face to face with Lory.

Before dawn, he already returns to the Sanguan manor and guessed who visit his courtyard, is the annoying woman Bai Xue!

What is Zhao Li Xin hate more than the annoying woman? is the annoying woman in the early morning. Morning is time for peace and quiet, normally when he got nothing to do like cultivating or having emergency reports he would spend his morning watching his princess sleeping as creepy as it sounds that just one of his hobbies, so blame him.

"Milord, miss bai is come to show her remorse for bothering you, yesterday," he informs Zhao Li Xin who was meditating in his room.

without open his eyes he quipped "So she decide to bother me today"

Mong Liu speechless, no one is more spiteful than his Lord weather his opponent men or women he always treats them equally, with the same amount of disgust, at least his Lord is consistent for being fair.