The Princess And The Lord

"You... You're from Hei Shen Sect?" Yang Xi Ying was dumbfounded.

A minute ago, someone said a guest was looking for her, she's too preoccupied with her thought that she forgot to ask who it was when she entered her manor's main hall, his father is sitting on his chair with an indescribable look.

Across his chair, a man with a black uniform sits quietly, he has a manly and handsome face, but his expression is too rigid, the cold man, without touching his drink lifted his head when he noticed her arrival.

"My master sent me to talk in regards to your request about Master Li," Mong Ki bows his head slightly.

"Thank you, but the flower that Miss Tang requests…" she wants to say she can only give the flower after Li Mo Zhen is completely cured.

"Miss Tang had nothing to do about this. She is from Fu Hua, not Hei Shen, her words cannot represent our sect." Mong Ki drew the line between Tang Mei Yi and Zhao Li Xin, he didn't want Tang Mei Yi to take advantage of the Lord's name any further, he knew after this the governor's maids and male servants would spread this news like candy.

"Then… About the flower…" Yang Xi Ying was confused, she became anxious, she's worried. What would happen with her agreement then?

"You can talk about everything with our Lord and Young Miss. Please follow us," Mong Ki said again.

"Please wait, my daughter cannot go alone!" the Governor suddenly stopped them "She is an unmarried maiden, I can't let her leave without anyone with her," he knew how much power Hei Shen holds, leaving his daughter facing Lord Long Ming by herself… Facing someone like Long Ming is nerve-wracking even for a high-rank official like him. He wishes to accompany his daughter but alas, they didn't invite him so he can only stay and send his best man to follow.

Mong Ki's face remains stoic, "Sure," he replied shortly.

After that, three men followed Yang Xi Ying and Mong Ki, they left the Governor's manor with a carriage. It's already dark when they finally arrived at Zhao Li Xin's villa, two guards with gold lion mark on their armor were guarding the front gate, they retracted their spear from the gate when they saw Mong Ki, they then opened the gate for them.

Yang Xi Ying, followed by her three bodyguards, were all surprised at how strong the mere gatekeeper's cultivation are, they're only slightly below Yang Xi Ying's bodyguard cultivation.

Mong Ki led them to the garden behind the main building, the garden is not as big as her garden at the Governor's manor but it's beautiful with flower bush all over the place, including a peach blossom tree that's standing near the big pond, while the wind blows, gently making the pink petals dance in the air, one by one, the petals fall on the pond quietly.

In the middle of the garden, a woman wearing a blue dress holding a rabbit shape lampion is smiling happily without care for the world, not far from her, a young man is sitting inside the pavilion, eyes fixed on the woman in the blue dress; the young man has an exquisite face like an immortal deity, beautiful as heaven but cold as glacier.

Yang Xi Ying was stunned by how remarkable the young man's face but only for a second, then she remembered how cruel this man can be. She had met this man once and saw what he had done to Han Yuan, even though she didn't feel bad for Han Yuan, but the fear Zhao Li Xin imprinted in her memories is still not forgotten.

Lory puts down her lantern then made a long stride towards her with a big smile plastered on her face, "Miss Yang, do you remember me?"

"Miss Luo, it's nice to meet you again," she bowed respectfully but Lory stopped her immediately.

"I wish we could meet in a better circumstance," Lory feel bad for her, she feels like Yang Xin Ying looked thinner than before.

Her genuine care comforted Yang Xi Ying's heart, "Thank you."

"Let's talk about your fiancée first," she guided Yang Xi Ying inside the pavilion, Yang Xi Ying signs to her bodyguard to keep their distance, it's not like her bodyguard could do anything if that man in the black robe wants to do anything, the three bodyguards were perplexed at how strong Zhao Li Xin's aura is.

Lory used the same pink tea to serve Yang Xi Ying. Yang Xi Ying was surprised, even she cannot easily get this Pink Blossom tea, but this woman in front of her is serving her the tea without any hesitation.

"Thank you, Miss Luo." Yang Xi Ying sips on her tea gracefully which made Lory gives her ten-points for perfection, then she suddenly remembered a certain Empress who don't have a clue about gracefulness.

Not long after, Jin Hao came. As someone who will treat Li Mo Zhen, he needs to know everything about his condition. Yang Xi Ying was overwhelmed when she saw Jin Hao, who could have thought she would meet the White Dragon Palace himself? This meeting is more relaxing and assuring compare to her meeting with Tang Mei Yi.

Yang Xi Ying begins telling her story, "This happened three months, two weeks and two days ago."

'Precise… I like it.'

Jiu Yun Sect is known for their talent in sword arts, so they are obsessed in gathering everything that involves sword arts, including martial arts books, sword arrays and the swords itself.

One day, Li Mo Zhen heard the news about a divined sword not far from his sect, the rumor said that the sword belongs to a legendary immortal sword warrior. The story said that inside Hung Zi Mountain, there is a place which is divided by a deep chasm, it's the place where the sword warrior and his family clan live.

"Is Master Li looking for that sword in that place?" Lory asked.

"Yes, he is not alone though, he brought two other people with him to investigate that place," her arms fell on her lap helplessly, she sat with downcast eyes, "Then he went missing for two weeks. We heard no news about him, Elder Mu went to look for him by himself and that's when he found Brother Li across the bridge all alone. Elder Mu said he didn't look like himself…"

"What happened?" Lory asked again.

"I don't know why but he began attacking Elder Mu, and not just Elder Mu, he attacked everyone and anyone… including me," Yang Xi Ying clenched her fist, Li Mo Zhen is kind and gentle, he never raised his voice in front of her, moreover hurt her, so she was taken aback by this.

"I don't know what kind of illness caused this sudden change, but his condition is getting worst, we had no choice but to chain him inside the dungeon. We don't want to, but we don't have any other choice. Miss Luo, Lord Long Ming, Master Jin, Please… Please help us, I will give you anything, please… please save him."

Yang Xi Ying grabbed Lory's hand as she cried helplessly.

"Please calm down, Miss Yang. We will try our best." Lory said, trying to calm her down.

Jin Hao got intrigued, "There are a few diseases that show this kind of symptoms, it's something that might be an illness which hit the brain functions, or it could be a parasite."

"Why don't we check now?" Lory said abruptly, "It's not like I have something better to do tonight," she grinned at Zhao Li Xin.

"It's late already, don't you feel tired?" Zhao Li Xin worries more for her.

"I think Jiu Yun would spare a bedroom for me if I got tired," Lory raised her eyebrows then widen her eyes meaningfully at Yang Xi Ying.

Yang Xi Ying understood immediately, "Yes, of course! You all are honorable guests for Jiu Yun Sect, we will do our best to make you comfortable!" Yang Xi Ying assured him. Of course, she was elated when she heard that they wanted to check on Li Mo Zhen's condition so soon.

"Brother Jin, you don't mind?"

Jin Hao shrugs his shoulder, "I got nothing to do," he said indifferently.

Lory then shifted her gaze back at Zhao Li Xin, "Please~" She blinks her big doey eyes repeatedly, making her clear eyes moist.

"That…" Zhao Li Xin hesitated, he didn't want her to go to the mountains this late, it's cold and windy, what if she gets sick? Even with the necklace, it doesn't mean she will be immune to any sickness but Lory's begging him with puffy cheeks and that eyes… DAMMIT!

"Fine, we can leave now but you must wear more layers and don't forget your cloak!" he begins nagging her.

"Okay, okay, I'll get ready now!" Lory cheers then she runs to her room in haste.

"Don't run!" Zhao Li Xin nags her again, immediately Lory stops running but she hastens her walk, Yang Xi Ying covered her giggles with her hand, she never knew that the overbearing Lord Long Ming is such a nagging boyfriend, no one would believe her if she told them then she remembered Li Mo Zhen, he also used to nag at her, her face turns downcast.

Jin Hao stares at Zhao Li Xin with a 'why-do-you-even-try' expression.

Zhao Li Xin sighs tiredly. What can he do? He was henpecked since the moment they met.

Lory travel light with the spatial ring in her finger, she didn't need to fold anything, she just needs to wave her hand just like 'magic'. Girsha perched on her shoulder, the bird got excited when he heard they're going to the top of the mountain.

A minute later, Lory's back to meet them in the pavilion, Yang Xi Ying was surprised when she met Girsha. She thought that the bird is bigger than the last time she saw it, but she pushes the thought behind her mind, it's not like it's important.

Lory and Zhao Li Xin are in the same carriage, Jin Hao used his own as he refused to be the third wheel, while Yang Xi Ying used her previous carriage. They went straight to Jiu Yun Sect; it would be morning when they arrive at the Jiu Yun Kingdom.

Lory laid her head on Zhao Li Xin's lap, he covered her with the fur blanket to keep her warm, he stroked her hair gently.

"Why are you so eager to help her?" Zhao Li Xin suddenly asked.

Lory was dozing off when she replied with a quiet voice, "I know how it feels losing someone you love…" her consciousness gradually washed away, "It's like… someone grabbed my heart straight out of my chest…" her voice becoming smaller then she was silent, Zhao Li Xin looked down then saw her sleeping peacefully. Zhao Li Xin fixed her blanket, he didn't say anything, he took a deep breath then he looks out in the distance, pain visible in his eyes.