Chapter 178: Pathetic

He can’t take care of it using the doctors present here, because she used her inner energy. This meant that he will need to leave it be and walk around with a bruise like that, or seek treatment from a Grade three alchemist, which he can’t find in a battlefield.

She obviously did it on purpose knowing everything, sly girl.

“Well, it’s alright. Because it’s a gift from my love.” Yun Si’s eyes flickered with a strange light as he looked at the mirror, towards his self reflection.

What’s so good about it? Isn’t it just a dishonor for you, the royal crown prince, to have been striked on your face?

His reflection on the mirror spoke out as he squinted his eyes on the mirror, as if the mirror suddenly awoke and became a different person.

“I told you not to come here recklessly, it will bring trouble for me.” Yun Si frowned as he snapped back at the reflection inside the mirror, but contrary to his annoyance, the reflection laughed at him as it said, “I thought, perhaps the Crown Prince would need some assistance from this humble person. I only came to take a look.”

“I don’t need it right now, don’t come here or show up unless I call you, it’s already more than enough for me to help a death sentence criminal run away, and here I am, helping a satan like you just for a little farce!” Yun Si slammed the mirror down on the table as he threatened the person despite knowing it wouldn’t harm them, but it was too frustrating just to take his words without replying!

How dare he teach what’s good and what’s not to the Crown Prince of the Empire? When he is nothing but a puny demon hidden in a place who knows where?

“Haha! You think it’s just a little farce, Young Prince? You barely know anything about the world, you don’t even know how much risk I’m taking just to take him down! But anyway, that’s none of your concern. Remember to keep your promise.”

“I’ll do anything to keep my promise. Instead, you should think about how to take care of that guy in silence. Because if he’s gone, then nothing can prevent me from getting Shu’er, all for myself!” Yun Si’s expression darkened at the thought of the girl he dreamed for years finally falling into his hands.

He wanted to have her heart, but she already ended up giving it to others. And Yun Si knew that he wouldn’t be able to get it back no matter what he does.

Since he couldn’t keep her by himself with independence, he can at least keep her by breaking her wings, right?

For that, he needs to get rid of all the potential threats first. And to do that, he was willing to join the dark sides as well, the beings that he hates the most.

“It’s already too late, now it’s only you coming to me, or me dying. Only option is allowed.” Yun Si looked at his expression, suddenly bursting out in laughter like a mad man.

’How pathetic. Is it really the expression the Crown Prince of the empire should have?’

“Useless guy…”

Yun Si mumbled as he looked up towards the dark sky with exhausted eyes, looking like the future awaits him is gonna be the same dark as this.

***

A month and a weak later,

Royal Palace, Royal court.

“…Thus, with the surrender of the Southern Empire’s army, the war has come to a halt.” The scroll ended with the long awaited news that came back from the battlefield, bringing joy and relief to the entire audience within the Royal court. The head eunuch slightly smiled as he bowed towards the Emperor and took a few steps back from the throne.

“All hail His Majesty!”

“Long live His Majesty!”

At once, all the officials within the court praised the Emperor, as well as bustling in happiness over the joyous news.

Among them, there was a person who seemed quiet and calm, staring at the Emperor as if asking for something.

“Yun Xuan, well done for raising your son to be such a brave and great young man.” Emperor Yun nodded his head towards his brother, King Zhennan as he acknowledged Yun Shu’s deeds for the war and protection of the Empire.

“Your Majesty praises too much. We are merely your subjects who are loyal to the Empire.” Yun Xuan bowed his head humbly as he accepted the goodwill, considering his own position.

It’s not that he wasn’t happy that Yun Shu contributed to the war, nor because he didn’t acknowledge.

Outside and the Royal court, the relation between him and the Emperor was one of superiority and inferiority, but within the house, they are peas in the same pod.

The Emperor knew that his brother was worried because two of his children were stuck in the battlefield. On top of that, the rumors of Yun Shu falling into a coma also caught wind in the Imperial Capital, making the entire Yun family anxious. As a father, who wouldn’t be worried about such a situation?

But he believed that his niece could tackle this problem well, but he was still angry at his useless son, who couldn’t keep an eye on his cousin and take care of her.

“Ahem! Since the war has ended, the troop will return to the Capital soon. We will hold a grand celebration for their return in honor of the soldiers who fought with their lives in the war.” Emperor Yun Coughed as he cleared his throat, and the entire room turned into a pin dropping silence.

“That’s very wise of Your Majesty.”

Among the crowd of officials, a young and attractive voice spoke out as the person walked in front.

The young man didn’t seem past 20s, his long silver hair flowed down to his waist, and his mysterious yellow eyes resembled the rare shining gems.

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