'Prince Dwei!' Ying Hua screamed in her heart. 'So this is his room?' Her whole body seemed to freeze like it was being shackled by something. Not because of the urge of overpowering energy, but from being too shocked by what she saw.
Prince Dwei, who was still wearing blue clothes, had entered his room with his socks on. While behind him followed someone, who was busy removing Prince Dwei's clothes and also some other accessories.
Ying Hua held her breath so that her whereabouts would be unknown to anyone.
"The warm water for you has been prepared, Prince," said the person, who turned out to be Eunuch Cong. "So, you can take a shower now so you can have a royal dinner with His Highness and Her Highness as well."
"Isn't there a Gui Family in the palace?" snorted Prince Dwei, who sounded irritated and bored. His arms stretched out, letting Eunuch Cong release some of the prince's royal accessories.
"That's right, Prince. Looks like the Gui Family will be staying at the palace for tonight."
"Did they force Father to let them stay here tonight? Shouldn't they be aware that the Qing Palace doesn't belong to them anymore?"
"Emperor Gui is the elder brother of His Highness, Prince, as well as your uncle. So, it looks like it's just a form of respect."
"They don't know themselves," said Prince Dwei. "Irritating!"
Eunuch Cong was done to take off Prince Dwei's outer suit, and some royal accessories. Now he waited while Prince Dwei went into another room to take a bath and take a bath.
But before that, Prince Dwei had time to ask for something. "I don't want to wear those clothes!" He pointed at the suit that Eunuch Cong had prepared. "I want to wear a black one. I want to show the Gui Family that they are not welcome in the Qing Palace."
Eunuch Cong looked up nervously. Even though he was only a eunuch, he still had the right to advise Prince Dwei. "Prince, weren't your actions too rash? Don't let your hostility be too obvious. Because that could give them a reason to attack you."
"Without me showing my hostility, they already devised a plan to attack me." Prince Dwei snorted.
"But pay attention to the safety of His Highness and Her Highness, especially Her Highness, your mother."
"I don't even know if she's really my mother." Prince Dwei clenched his fists and accidentally stunned Ying Hua from inside the closet, who was currently still peeking silently.
"What do you say, Prince? Her Highness is your mother."
"Is that true?" Prince Dwei restrained his anger. "Though I heard she is someone who resembles my mother. While my real mother died because Father wanted to live with his mistress." And then he left, going into another room in a huff and angry stride.
Eunuch Cong seemed to want to stop the prince, but his hands were too weak and didn't have any strength. While Ying Hua pondered with her head swept by Prince Dwei's luxurious clothes.
'Her Highness, isn't she the real Her Highness?' thought Ying Hua. 'Then who is she? Maybe this can be a reason for Prince Dwei to show where the real Black Crown is.'
Ying Hua waited filled with all kinds of questions about Prince Dwei's biological mother, whom she had yet to meet. Besides, she had only been in town the last few months. Previously she traveled from a place far enough away. Her journey was only filled with a rescue mission for reincarnated souls. Therefore, she was never interested in tracing the emperor somewhere, or the ruler somewhere. As long as they didn't bother her to complete the mission, then she didn't need to know them any further.
Meanwhile, Prince Dwei was currently soaking in a bathtub filled with warm water and sprinkled with fragrance. He leaned back, while beside him was Ying Hua, who came from his fantasy.
She was hugging him, touching his chest, and helping him to take a bath. Sometimes she kissed him and sometimes gave him warmth through hugs and small touches.
"Prince!" Ying Hua whispered sensually. Her eyes lit up like burning ice, revealing an exquisite white flame. "Don't you want to do it with me?"
"You left when I wanted to." Prince Dwei snorted, looking away in annoyance. "You left before we finished."
Ying Hua pursed her lips, acting very cute and sweet. "I was too shocked."
"Or I was too shocked." He turned to her, now rubbing her cheek with his hand. "I know you're not real. You're just a part of my head. And damn it, I have to admit that I'm so crazy about you. I've even asked Teacher Jun what I have to do so we can get married. And you know what he said?"
"He said we can't get married." She looked down sadly.
"Right." Clenched his hands in anger. "But I don't care. I will still marry you. And even if you don't love me, I will captivate you with my charms. I will do anything, as long as you give me your heart."
Ying Hua's figure left as Prince Dwei finished his bath. He immediately went and put on his undersuit, which was a long white suit. After arriving in the room, he saw Eunuch Cong was in his room, still preparing clothes for him in light blue instead of black as he wanted.
Since he had been too tired all day, he didn't protest. Shortly after, he went out to join his parents for dinner and also the Gui Family. Now the room was completely empty after the door was closed.
Seeing this, Ying Hua immediately came out of the closet, catching her breath which was a little tight, because of the stuffy cupboard as well as nervousness for fear of being caught. Now that she could be free for a while, she could go out and take a closer look at her surroundings.
"If the old mirror in the abandoned warehouse points me in this room, then that means this is the safest place to be." She paced around restlessly. "But where can I hide?"
A moment later she saw several jars placed on the table in the room. "I can hide in that jar." So, she focused, closed her eyes, and prepared to enter the urn by turning her body into the air.
But…
"Fail? Why did I fail to do it? Is my energy not fully recovered yet?" Now she remembered something. "When I walk into the wardrobe, I should be able to turn myself invisible. But I didn't because I was too shocked. So, I think my strength has recovered. But now… now…"
She groaned on the spot. "I have to get out of here. I had to go back to the abandoned warehouse to get out of the Qing Palace. Looks like I have to recover my strength before re-entering here."
So, she rushed to approach the mirror that had her body disappear. After standing in front of it, she saw her body that looked pathetic and weak, with skin that looked a little pale and her aura began to weaken slightly.
Swallowing saliva, she said nervously, "O Mirror, return me to…"
Before she could continue her words, suddenly the door to the room opened. Turning her head, she saw Prince Dwei coming in, who had now seen her whereabouts.
In contrast to Ying Hua, who was shocked and groaned, Prince Dwei seemed relaxed and ignored her. He seemed to lie down on the bed that was spread on the floor of the room. His clothes were still complete, and his gaze was directed at the ceiling.
She gulped, her eyes moving wildly in all directions. 'Did he not see me?' she thought. But her guess was wrong because now he had rolled over and supported his head with his hands, like a model.
"What do you do there? Come here quickly!" With a hand patted the space next to his.
Of course, Ying Hua was even more startled. Her body even jumped slightly. Panicked, she stepped back, as if she was trying to avoid Prince Dwei. That's when her back hit the mirror, causing it to wobble and almost fall.
Seeing this, Prince Dwei immediately sat up straight. His eyes widened, and he started to stand up with his arms raised, trying to touch Ying Hua.
"Don't tell me you..." His heart was beating so fast that it filled his ears. He was sure maybe she could hear it too. "Don't tell me it's really you."
At that moment the tips of his fingers touched her cheeks, which felt moist and a bit cold. He also noticed her slightly pale skin as well as her slightly glazed look in her eyes as if she was sick.
He gasped, with his hand over his mouth. "You… what are you doing here?"
Immediately Ying Hua knelt, like a weak human being caught red-handed had made a mistake. "Forgive me, Prince! I didn't mean to sneak into your room… I just… I…"
Suddenly from outside came a voice, "Prince? Are you okay?"
Hearing this, Ying Hua panicked even more. Especially now that her strength was very weak. She couldn't go anywhere, she couldn't sneak around and disguise herself as anything. Her body couldn't be invisible.
Seeing Prince Dwei as if to answer the voice from outside, she immediately crawled and hugged his feet. With a panicked face, she pleaded, "Please don't tell anyone I'm here! Please, Prince. I can explain it to you. I will explain everything. I… I will do anything if you will let me hide here for a while. I promise not to disturb or hurt you."
"You said you would do anything?" Prince Dwei looked at her with interest. Then he saw she nodded quickly.
"Yes, whatever! I can help you to become the crown prince. I can help you to beat your opponent. I could…"
"Sleep here tonight," interrupted Prince Dwei, which at that moment stunned Ying Hua. "Sleep here tonight… with me."
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