After hearing Wang Ling's words, Yusheng nods his head without hesitation. After all, Sun had informed him before that the treatment of Wang Ling will be faster and effective if he is the one who actively tries to get close.
"Ok."
After Wang Ling receives a nod from the younger Prince a bright smile appears on his face before he starts to clean and treat the injuries while speaking in a comforting voice, seemingly afraid to cause him more pain.
"Tell me if it hurts alright?"
Yusheng can't help but feel strange after sensing the slender fingers gently rubbing the medicine ointment on his injuries after the blood is cleaned off, especially after hearing such a gentle and caring voice.
"Um."
This is weird...
Yusheng's eyelashes flutter before he slightly lowers his head in order to hide the strange emotion that flashes in his purple eye. After all, he understands the fact that after the two lifetimes of memories, especially the life in this world, he is filled with overwhelming resentment and hatred.
Particularly when aside from his older brother and his Father Emperor's situation, Yusheng doesn't have the heart to care.
He can watch the entire Empire burn, and there won't be any single mood swing even if an unbelievable amount of people died because of his decision. Added to the fact that a carrier of miracles is absolutely hard-hearted because of the severe consequences of the red mark on their bodies.
One can imagine how ruthless, cruel and indifferent he can be when all of the experience and conditions of being a carrier of miracle are added together.
And yet, Yusheng has been able to feel certain emotions and is easily affected when interacting with Wang Ling.
Is it because he is an important part of my goal? Or is it mainly because he is my soulmate?
Yusheng inwardly sighs at the situation he finds himself in, this hasn't been a part of the plan. Nonetheless, he can only continue to walk forward no matter what happens.
Soon, an awkward and yet peaceful silence descends between the two of them while the carriage continues to travel, seemingly planning to stop by the nearest village or town. It completely displays the appearance of the injured Imperial Prince who will be taken care of by the Young Master who had saved his life.
And just as Yusheng and Wang Ling had planned, everything went according to their intention.
The person who has become anxious because of Yusheng's sudden change, especially after showing a worrying amount of ruthless moves in the military barrack, is completely fooled.
Of course, during the time when Yusheng is healing with the person who rescued him, continuous reports are being sent about what is occurring to the town where the Imperial Prince is staying.
Particularly the unexpected growing attachment and infatuation that the Imperial Prince has been showing towards his rescuer.
"... No matter what change of attitude showed, this Young Prince is still an inexperienced cub."
In a large study room, a person dressed in luxurious but low-key silk robes lets out a derisive snort after learning of the Second Imperial Prince's unexpected feelings for a certain young man.
"But this result is good."
Falling in love with a merchant with no use aside from some wealth, especially to a…
"Carrier of miracle…Hah! How daring, or should I say a fool? Such a dangerous move you have there Prince. Be careful, or one day you would die without even knowing it."
A malicious glint flashes in the person's eyes before he puts down the daily report on the desk and walks towards the open window to gaze in the direction where the magnificent Imperial Palace stood.
"... Soon… I'll be able to avenge you… and properly take what you deserve to have…"
At the same time, inside the Imperial Palace, the intern-system Sun who has been in a physical form gently smiles after quietly and secretly observing his partner Yusheng and the Imperial Prince Wang Ling's daily intimate interaction.
"Is everything going according to my order?"
The system in the human body gently caresses his loose long sleeves while gently staring at the person respectfully standing before him, which is one of the faithful and extremely loyal people who serve him.
Of course, as the system that has given a certain person the ability to see the loyalty of a person, Sun also has the ability to use such power.
"Young Lord… the Second Imperial Prince…"
"Ru, I'll tell you the truth since I trust your loyalty the most among my people. I'm different from my Master. Although the First Prince is excellent, benevolent, and kind, you see… an era of chaos would descend the entire continent in the future and only one person can lead us to survival."
Although Sun doesn't have the usual cheating skill that a full-time System should have, particularly with the supposed cheat shop that could be bought by points or from completion of the missions, nonethless, his identity is extremely special and quite useful.
He just has to be more guarded towards a certain National State Teacher with sharp sense and special powers, who is his Master in this world.
Well, let's just say that the direct disciple is going to rebel since their choice of alliance is different. After all, the National State Teacher had already chosen the First Imperial Prince as the next Emperor.
Nonetheless, Sun doesn't honestly treat his Master as a full-time enemy, he is just making sure that certain people won't get in the way of his partner when sitting on the throne.
"Master can't see the turbulent future filled with danger ahead of us. And you know how stubborn he can be once he makes a decision. So, for now, I can only do this behind his back. Of course, I'm sure I can convince my Master later on."
Sun, who is a few years older than his partner's physical age, gently smiles, however, there isn't any warmth in his pupils, only the cold steel determination of what he believes in, causing Ru standing opposite to feel great admiration while witnessing the absolute resolve of the person he follows.
"Ru, the Second Imperial Prince has been awakened. He will become a powerful Emperor. The ruler who will be able to handle the pressure and danger in the future. So, Ru, let's make sure Imperial Prince Yusheng will be the one to sit on the throne."
"Yes! Just as in the past, I will always trust Lord Yang's decision!"
"Hm, I trust you. We have to work hard since our Future Emperor is working hard too."
Sun gently smiles as he sees the loyalty of the person before him rise by another 1%.
'Host~ Please praise me~ Sun is working hard so that it will be easy for you to cause chaos when you come back in the Capital~'
Yusheng sitting in a pavilion with Wang Ling on his right side pauses after suddenly hearing the happy and joyful voice of his system. Although he doesn't know what the situation is since the System didn't properly explain it, he doesn't hesitate to praise it for a job well done.
After all, no matter what, he still needs to be nice because it was this intern system that gave him the chance to come back for revenge and to make everything right once again.
'Um! I'll be gone again. By the way, I just saw your Older Brother. No need to worry, he is doing well in the Imperial Palace, just a bit concerned about your sudden change but he is completely alright.'
'I see… take care and look after my Older Brother whenever you can.'
'Of course, I know how important he is to you, so don't worry!'
Shortly, the Host and System's communication has once more stopped.
Yusheng only pauses for a split second after the sudden voice of his System in their mental link and continues to make bunny apple slices from the bunch of apples they had just bought in the marketplace a while ago.
As for why it was a bunny shape, it was a habit in his modern life whenever he peeled and sliced an apple.
After all, he had an adorable younger sister to pamper and dote on.
So when he pushes the plate filled with adorable pieces of bunny apples towards an amused and interested Wang Ling, he can't help but slightly scratch his nose after finally noticing what he had done.
"Well, it looks lovely. It makes me have an appetite to eat it, thank you."
Yusheng blinks his eyes before nodding his head, inwardly noting that Wang Ling likes the appearance of something adorable or maybe he likes a bunny, which is the start of a big misunderstanding for many days to come.
Of course, a certain person only learns the real truth about the continuous adorable objects that he was gifted by the Bloodthirsty Prince later on, especially after receiving an extremely adorable blue bunny pet.