The Princess And The Lord

When everyone started conducting their plan, within the bamboo forest the atmosphere remained peaceful without being affected by the turmoil from the outside, the rustling of bamboo leaves and the chirping of little birds one after another is like an orchestra playing an enchanting melody in the air. 

The scent of grass mixed with damp soil permeated the air, Jin Hao and Wu San Bo played chess under the small gazebo while Bei Li Yan watched and didn't forget to tease them from the side, not far from them Jiang Jin Wei was seriously sharpening his greatsword, his eyebrows knit closely when she raised his sword against the sunlight to make sure he sharpened every edge correctly.

Meanwhile, Zhao Li Xin was sitting under the small white parasol, a rug set under him and a Gu Qin place on the short table in front of him, he plucked the strings and melodious sound drifted through the air effortlessly like a gentle breeze in the spring rushing in and around everyone ears, it didn't take a genius to guess who he was playing the music for.

In the distance, Mong Ki, Mong Yi, and other shadow guards were watching their surroundings when suddenly a woman in a maid uniform came in hurry. From the outside, there's nothing stood out about her except she wearing sanguan family maid uniform, if only Sanguan Jin Sheng knew that Bei Li Yan had placed a lot of his people inside the Sanguan manor since the day he found out about the sanguan family connection with Qin Mu Yi and Zhao Li Xin.

The young maid approach Mong Ki with long strides, she cupped her fist courteously before she whispered something to Mong Ki, the more he heard the harder his expression become after she finished Mong Ki nodded then give a dismissive wave with his hand. 

After the maid leaves Mong Ki quickly approaches Zhao Li Xin, he speaks quietly at Zhao Li Xin with a serious face. Zhao Li Xin's expression remains cold and placid just like a pond surface in the winter he didn't even bother to stop his play. The sounds of Gu Qin remain and the King palace didn't bother to ask since Zhao Li Xin didn't share it with them.

They all knew Zhao Li Xin for almost a decade and they have absolute trust in his judgment, if Zhao Li Xin didn't share with them it means it's not important or he might think they don't need to know, for now, either way, the four King Palaces didn't raise their question. Their Lord would tell them eventually if it's necessary.

A few minutes later, Mong Yi came, he cupped his fist and bowed his head "Milord, Miss Bai is here"

Zhao Li Xin's movement stopped abruptly, his eyes remain cold as always. He slightly waved his hand as permission to proceed. Mong Yi nodded his head and left, Zhao Li Xin took the gold mask beside him and put it on he didn't care if Bai Xue knew his real identity or not he just feel reluctant to show his face in front of her, that woman can't hide her lust over his face which made him feel disgusted.

To calm his annoyance he continues his play and thinks about beautiful violet eyes staring at him and gradually the annoyance in his heart dissipated like a fog in mid-day, not long after Bai Xue arrived, her eyes wandered as she looked anxious and curious at the same time. 

Her beautiful eyes peeked at Zhao Li Xin repeatedly but she immediately struck with disappointment when she saw Zhao Li Xin wearing his mask. Bai Xue still not believe that Lu Xin, Zhao Li Xin, and Long Ming were the same person, although she felt excited, however, she also couldn't stop feeling nervous too because she wasn't sure what Zhao Li Xin thought about her. 

But she was sure, he didn't hate her, after all, they had been working together during his stay at the Sanguan manor.

She looked around her and realizes not only Zhao Li Xin was there but there also four other men, she immediately recognizes them as the famous Hei Shen King palace although she feel elated to meet powerful figures like them, but she feel upset because no one pays attention to her, she stood there awkwardly completely humiliated by all the Hei Shen members.

still, she suppressed her boiling rage because the most important right now is to gain Zhao Li Xin favor first, she lowered her gaze and saluted Zhao Li Xin gracefully "Greeting Lord Long Ming, or should I call you Lu Xin or perhaps Zhao Li Xin?" her voice was meek and soft with the hint of playfulness that could incite any men protective natured.

If Lory was here she would shout 'Know you're audience!'

As expected Bei Li Yan snorted in disdain "I think Lord Long Ming is more appropriated for you?" he seizes her up and down with mockery look, how could he don't know when women try to act meek in front of men to incite their protective nature, he hated this type of women the most, he rather had an unbridled woman like Ming Yue Yin or honest like Yang Xi Ying. Of course, a carefree woman like Lory was still the best.

"Or Lord Zhao…" Jin Hao add-in while put another chess piece on the board seemingly not care about Bai Xue's existence, although his voice was low, alas as a cultivator how could Bai Xue didn't heard him.

"It's better for her not called at all, don't you think?" Wu San Bo casually exchanges conversation with Jin Hao as if Bai Xue wasn't there.

Jiang Jin Wei watched his brothers and lamented to his heart, when they wanted to bully other people they never considered their age or gender, Jiang Jin Wei shook his head and pitty Bai Xue to meet them.

Her face turned bright red like a boiling crab when the king palace blatantly mocked her, never in his life she was humiliated like then she turned her gaze towards Zhao Li Xin for help but Zhao Li Xin not only didn't spare her a glance the man was still immersed in his play.

Even though she was disappointed by Zhao Li Xin ignorant but he didn't dare to show it, suddenly she fall on one knee on the ground and cupped her fist "Lord Long Ming, venerable King's Palace please don't misunderstand my intention" she begged pitifully then clarify herself "I came here to give you new information!" 

"Oh, how considerate~" Wu San Bo turn his head around and sarcastically teased.

Bei Li Yan chuckled lightly, while Jin Hao and Jiang Jin Wei sneered. It's unfortunate for Bai Xue to meet the Hei Shen kings, other men might feel sorry for her, they might even console her, but you can't hope that with the Hei Shen people especially the King's palaces, these men were cynical, overbearing, rude, and most of all they lack tenderness for the fairer sex.

"This…I....don't mean to…" her words jumble as she struggled to explain herself.

"What information" Zhao Li Xin interrupted and stopped his play. He lifts his head and her dark cold eyes piercing through her gaze, Bai Xue adverts her eyes in reflex as her heart begins to tremble, she wonders if she made the right choice But Sanguan Wu Ci's words kept ringing in her head.

'This, will make him completely yours' he said and it stirred her heart like a whirlpool, however, she reluctant to use that method, a proud woman like her would never let herself go that low.

She stared at Zhao Li Xin cold mask and Lu Xin exquisite face flashed across her mind she lift her head and looked at Zhao Li Xin again "The sanguan Family joined their hand with Celestial immortal to fight against you"

"You need better than that…" Jin Hao teased while putting another white stone on the board without looking at Bai Xue.

"We all knew that" Jiang Jin Wei scoffed then he sheathed his greatsword.

"Let me finish!" Bai Xue shouted as her temper flared up but everyone laughs at her as if she was a joke and it made her feel more agitated. 

She takes a deep breath to calm her anger then continues "Sanguan Wu Ci and my master are already reached Sage level, do you think you can handle them alone? A sage cultivator was stronger than hundreds of Emperor cultivator even all of you were sovereign cultivator you still unable to face a sage cultivator, do you think your Hei Shen sect stand a chance against them?" she raised her chin arrogantly.

All of the sudden the four king palace stop whatever they're doing and stare at Bai Xue seriously, she feel satisfied to gain their attention at last. 

"So what is your suggestion?" Zhao Li Xin leaned his head on his fist.

Bai Xue nervously rubbed her hands together, her heart pounding like a drum "No matter what you are still Sanguan Jin Sheng son if you could let go of the past and willing to start a new leaf then the Sanguan family didn't mind accepting you again"

"A new life…what's that supposed to mean?" he squints his eyes.

"That…that means…to appeased Celestial Immortal sect and show your goodwill to the Sanguan family then…you just have to marry me" Bai Xue blushed heavily as she looked down shyly.

Bei Li Yan covers her mouth while stifling a giggle, while Jin Hao raises his eyebrows as he given her 'Are you crazy' look, Jiang Jin Wei shook his head and sighed and Wu san Bo rolled his eyes.

The air around Zhao Li Xin becomes heavy as a mountain, the sound of wind chills everyone's nerves. Simultaneously all Hei Shen members activated protective amulet and talisman, Wu San Bo even moves his chair away from Zhao Li Xin, yes he doesn't want to die. The only one who didn't realize the daunting aura around Zhao Li Xin was Bai Xue, perhaps she was too busy to hide her excitement.

"I'm married…" Zhao Li Xin curtly answer.

Irritation pricked her, she didn't expect Zhao Li Xin would bring up his wife "I can be your second wife…even though we don't like each other right now but as long we respect each other I don't know why we can't be husband and wife and about your first wife I don't mind if you keep her by your side after all you had married her" Bai Xue knew she can't rush her feeling it better for her to take a step back before she advanced. It's funny how she thought she was being amiable.

The corner of Zhao Li Xin's mouth curls, the blood lust in his eyes cannot be more apparent as raged pounded him like a drumbeat "You don't mind?" he hissed coldly.

Once again Hei Shen members look at each other with silent panic in their eyes, slowly they put more distance between them and their Lord. But Bai Xue remains clueless as ever, she misinterprets Zhao Li Xin's smile as an agreement, and the smile on her face cannot be brighter.