The Princess And The Lord

Mong Liu turns around and he is greeted by his Lord irk expression, Mong Liu sighs inwardly, other than being angry, annoyed, and blank he never sees Zhao Li Xin make other expressions, except when young madam is around. 

Zhao Li Xin gives a reluctant nod then Mong Liu said to the young servants that his young master will come in a minute, the young servants look relieved then he left Zhao Li Xin's room in hurry. It was known that the temperament of the first young master who just returns is difficult not to mention the first young master is like to be alone and didn't accept any servants or maid to serves him, his behavior has made the master Sanguan headache, but the angry madam Sanguan said that he deserved it, who told him to treat his wretched son so good.

The young servants patted his hand on his chest, the first master temperament is weird the person was also cold and distant so different from the other young masters, the young servant didn't know why the old master treats his prodigal son generously almost like he tries to fawning over his son, is it because the guilt for not raising him well or because something else, the young servant shakes his crazy thought from his head, he only a small servant he better not try to understand his master thought.

Zhao Li Xin patted his purple robes, from all the colorful robes he had to wear this color is the only color he feel comfortable with, well other than black. The purple color remains him with Lory's eyes even though this purple fabric couldn't match the beauty of her eyes.

"You go and see how my wife doing…" he says lazily while waving his hand.

"Yes, milord!" he cupped his fist and left without asking a further question. Normal shadow guard would not leave their post empty leaving their master to be unguarded, however, anyone who had worked at the Hei Shen sect knew, when the Lord told you to do something you better do it without question...no matter how crazy it is.

After Mong Liu left Zhao Li Xin visit his 'dearest' father as it told, when he walks across the hall all the maids stare at him with gleaming eyes, their face blush heavily, they all infatuated by the first master. Not only the maids even the concubines and young mistress at the manor can't hide their admiration to him, luckily Zhao Li Xin is their half brother so they cannot think about him that way and the concubines are already someone wife they can't afford to ruin their reputation.

They all feel pity, but they don't know how lucky they are for not entertain such a thought inside their head, they do not know that their life was saved because of it. One of the brazen maid who confident enough try to seduce Zhao Li Xin, no matter what he still the old master sanguan son, his position still more honorable than the other young master out there in the town not to mention the first young master is beautiful like deity so why not take the risk? the foolish maid dream to transform herself into a phoenix and flew to the high sky.

She takes off her clothes and waits for Zhao Li Xin on his bed, she thought as a man he could never stop himself even if she can't be his wife she would be happy enough to be his concubines, the young stupid maid was hopeful. When Zhao Li Xin enters the room what the maid saw is not a hot blood young man filled with a desire but a cold, cruel, and merciless iceberg.

Zhao Li Xin never plants any protective array around his courtyard when he leaves his courtyard, one of the reason is he doesn't want anyone to know that he can use an array, and the second reason is, there's no valuable thing worth to be protected inside his room everything that important are stored inside his ring so why bother to use an array, is there any array is only an array for sound insulation so no one could hear the conversation inside the room.

That's why the maid could sneak into his room, still, Mong Liu unavoidably has to accept the punishment for his negligence. Zhao Li Xin stares at the blushing maid with a disgusted expression like she's a cockroach, one word he gave to Mong Liu "Do it, as usual, ten times for you….and change the bed and everything that was touch by that....thing" he scoffs in disgusted then turns around without giving the terrified naked maid a second glance.

Then the next day the maid disappeared without a trace from the Sanguan Manor, no one know where she is, and the maid never told anyone about her plan so no one knows where she has gone, unfortunately, because she's only a maid, no one bothers looking for her accept the housekeeper because he has to make sure she did not do anything that would harm the Sanguan family.

Then a few days later the news spread that the maid is found in the brother at the slum area. No one knows how could she get there, with a tainted body the Sanguan manor cannot accept such a woman to served their noble house and so they left her there.

Meanwhile, Mong Liu accepts ten-time lashes on his back, which is a light punishment compared to what he was used to. Yes, for Hei Shen sect members the Lord was much gentler now.

The 'gentle' lord arrived at the study room, the housekeeper opened the door for him. Inside the room, Sanguan Jin Sheng is already waiting. He sits on the chair while Bai Xue gracefully pours a cup of tea for him, her move is smooth and graceful show her noble background as a well-educated woman.

Bai Xue peeks a glance at him, but Zhao Li Xin only looks at her for a second before he shifts his gaze to sanguan Jin Sheng, from the beginning to the end his expression remains the same without surprise or joy, Bai Xue inadvertently feel a pang in her heart but her expression didn't leak her feeling. 

"Father" he bows his head.

"Come, have a seat" he beckoned Zhao Li Xin to sit opposite him.

Zhao Li Xin takes a sit then Bai Xue pours a cup of tea for him, her long eyelashes flutter as she looks down, she glances at him again to see his side face, too bad the man still cold as ever. Bai Xue sigh inwardly, she didn't know how could she fool Sanguan Jin Sheng to believe their feeling to each other, can he try faking it at least?

However sanguan Jin sheng thought Zhao Li Xin pretends to be cold he must not want him to know about his feeling to Bai Xue, the young man is proud and cautious so his behavior is understandable.

"Try it, Bai Xue brewing tea is the best in town" Sanguan Jin sheng smiles kindly like a loving father.

Bai Xue sheepishly smiles, Zhao Li Xin, take a sip and say: "Is not bad.." he perfunctorily said. Sanguan Jin Sheng smiles in delight while Bai Xue not sure he is being honest or not nonetheless she feel happy.

"If you like, I can brew more tea for you" she smiles beautifully.

"Hm," he gives a vague reply.

Her face turns red. Obviously she feel thrilled, even though Zhao Li Xin's expression remains the same but this is the first time he saw his sis show didn't refuse other people offering, it sure is no one can refuse a beautiful lady. He thought his plan work smoothly his mood soar.

"Look at both of you, did you forgot this old man is still here" Sanguan Jin Sheng teased.

"Uncle Sanguan!" Bai Xue pouted her lips angrily, she looks flustered but everyone could see the corner of her red lips lifted, while Zhao Li Xin….well, silence is gold.

"Fine – fine, uncle with not teased you anymore" the old man blissfully smile.

Sanguan Jin Sheng only make her more embarrassed "Uhm, I know you have an important thing to discuss so I will excuse myself" she bows her head then quietly leave the room.

"She is a good girl…" he suddenly comments.

Zhao Li Xin didn't say anything but her quiet was taken as consent. Sanguan Jin Sheng is overjoyed that his plan gradually taking shape as he wants to be, he tapped the teacup then smirk "I knew bai Xue since she was young, even at that time she had to exceed her peers, not just beauty but also talent even my daughter are pale compare to her, such a shame…" 

"What do you want to say, father?" Zhao Li Xin drew a deep breath as he grows impatient.

Sanguan Jin Sheng elated when he saw Zhao Li Xin blatant annoyance, he thought Zhao Li Xin truly cares for Bai Xue when the truth is Zhao Li Xin hate roundabout conversation.

"Celestial immortal sect is too strong even Sanguan family is not as strong as thems, the only reason we have a good relationship is thank to your stepmother if not how could Bai Xue willing to stay in Sanguan manor so….if you want to marry Bai Xue, your reputation and cultivation would not sufficient to propose the core disciple of Zi Quan Mei"

"Oh…" Zhao Li Xin raises his eyebrows.

Got his attention sanguan Jin sheng smile cunningly "your cultivation Is too low and your connection with Qin family also not help, but Zi Quan Mei is a reasonable person, as long you can prove your worth she will not make things hard for you, after all, bai Xue is her favorite disciple"

"And your suggestion is?" Zhao Li Xin tilts his head.

"The Crimson Lightning sword, if we could have it – no, if you could find it, no one can't stop you" Sanguan Jin sheng eyes darken, the greater temptation for men is power and beauty and Zhao Li Xin was tempted by both at the same time how could he not moves.

Zhao Li Xin clapped his hand on his knee, his expression solemn showing no fluctuation, if not sanguan Jin Sheng saw he clasped his hand tightly he would thing Zhao Li Xin didn't care, but unbeknown by sanguan Jin Sheng that what actually make Zhao Li Xin excited is he finally able to have the last piece of the old map, soon he would able to protect Lory.

Father and Son were delighted as they schemed at each other.

Zhao Li Xin tamped down his excitement, he looks at sanguan Jin sheng with worry look "But they're only two pieces of the map, how could we find the sword?" 

Sanguan Jin Sheng smile grew wider, he excitedly says: "I haven't told you yet, but our people found the lead about the other piece of the map, and they all on the way to retrieve it, soon we would gather the whole map" he grins widely as he raises his fist, it was a long obsession for him.

Sanguan Jin Sheng didn't realize that his son curls his lips, obsession is so easy to manipulate. If Sanguan Jin Sheng in the right mind he should be suspicious how the maps that have been lost for centuries suddenly pop out of nowhere at the same time he found he supposed to be 'dead' son. From the beginning he should have seen that someone schemed behind the shadow, it was too obvious that Zhao Li Xin is too ashamed to admit that this is one of his great plans.

However, Sanguan Jin Sheng is already immersed in his obsession he missed the clear warning right in front of his face, just like a moth drawn by the fire.