Planning

-Whatever you did I don't care, let me gomback to normal!- I grab XianLen for the collar

-You have something on your mind...? I can... Think about something don't worry just...- he looks all around with his eyes twisting his hands nervous -I do have some connections so... Maybe-

-Yes I do have a plan- I stare into his eyes, who sigh

-Uhm, fine fine... Let me go tho...-

We head back to the first hall, placing our vassoils on a small table before approaching the Guards bow leaving the bath as they dress back up

-My Lords... Can we possibly offer you some wine?-

-Will that be alright?- ask one of the four soldiers, doubtful

-The Princes did not finish it so it would be a shame to let it go to waste...- I say

-Well then... Why not? If these beautiful ladies are so generous Hehe!- says one hitting the shoulder of another while XianLen begins pouring it to them.

Ladies... Sure

-You there... You would like some Mister?- I ask catching the attention of my brother a bit behind, still in the water

-No thanks...- his face becomes dark right after our eyes meet -Yes... Could you come closer to serve me? I don't have any clothes-

I take one cup and approach him, bending down to pass over the wine

-Why are you here and why are you dressed like that... Do you wish so much to die?- he growls

-I don't have time to explain now... Come at the Len residence for dinner-

He holds tight the cup looking deep into my eyes -You should stop risking so much-

-I know-

-Then why don't you stop?-

-I always have a reason not to, brother-

...

As night falls I get some food ready, with the help of XianLen who went to buy many different delicacies as an apology...

-Where are we Ge...? It feels weird...- says a soft voice in the courtyard making me smile...

-Welcome to the Royal residence of the Lan family, the fourth Prince XianLen- I greet as Wan brings a lantern in his mouth walking behind me

-Which is a boring way to say welcome you into my house!- appears XianLen out of the blue, making Hua jumps back and grab on Pei's arm who stares at me with his eyebrows risen

-R Royal...?- ask Hua softly

-He's a real Prince My love... And I hope this evening won't ruin my mood, I was planning to have a nice night out-

-It will sadly ruin it, Brother- I smirk leading the way onto the terrace...

-If we needed private space to talk why are we in an open area?-

-You shall not worry about it... If someone was to even approach my residence, I would know right away- reassure him XianLen, seating down as the fox hop on his laps

-Excuse my arrogance Your Highness but.. How? If you don't even have guards?-

I shake my hand frowning -Don't even ask Ge... This house is sort of haunted-

-Haunted?!- yells Hua going pale as paper

-She's obviously joking...- comment XianLen with cleanched teeth forcing a smile

-My dear sister... I really hope you have your reasons for not only slaving this Prince and his house, but to also have the audacity of entering a prohibited area dressed as a maid to spy on the Crown Prince! Someone could accuse you of attempting to murder him!-

-Eh, actually it was my idea... I'm sorry hehe- XianLen rise his hand smiling, but all his good intentions dies when he meets my brother's deadly stare

-Lai'Er... What have you done now...?- sigh Hua -You're always so... Enterprising- he whispere to himself

-I'm sorry for always causing you guys to worry... But this time it's something big- I try to excuse myself

-Even more we worry!- yells my brother as his knuckles become whiter

-So shall we never interfere when we fear something bad is going to happen?!- I come back at him, jumping on my feets

-Can we stop the fight for dominance and get to the point?! I'm feeling quite awkward here and probably he does too!- yells XianLen opening his arms to stop me and Pei's fight, before pointing to Hua

-Awkward...? What makes you think that...?-

-You're right, sorry... He's drooling over him, nevermind me go ahead- he sit back down, sipping his soup and caressing his fox while enjoying the family fight

I take a deep breath and sit back too, all that matters now is to explain the situation -Brother, something happened in the baths...-

...

-So you're telling me you are planning to find out whatever those two are scheming? To be clear, those two are "The Crown Prince" himself and an honorable, higher in rank than us, guest from afar?

And I suppose you won't be using any safe method nor legal way to achieve what you want... Is that all correct?- He asks holding his chin

-Excatly-

-Well then let me go organize your funeral then, if the Emperor will allow us to hold one-

-GeGe... I can do it-

-Maybe you can, but let's not forget how the other man...- interrupt us XianLenz gaining a bad stare from both of us -I said nothing! Hehehe... Fiu...- he turn his face away

-Anyway it's a no. No if you want my help, no even if you want to do it alone- he stands up -Hua we are leaving, thanks for the hospitality Your Highness-

XianLen smiles towards them, walking away in the courtyard

-No wait...- I murmur before losing my patience, I stand up and yell toward him -No brother! I will do it that wether you support me or not!-

Hua turns to look at me trying to make Pei rethink about it one more time

-Hua... Were leaving- he places his hand on the doorknob, as I hit the table with my hand, and immediately the floor begins to rumble making them lose balance

-Oh no... Not again... She's doing it again!- comments Hua

-Doing what?-

-Watch out!- he yells as a branch from a tree falls to block the path leading to the gate

-What was that? An earthquake?!-

-ait's not an earthquake... It's her-

Pei turns around , looking at me, as I am watching him from above

"I won brother"

-She?-

-... Can control elements? In some kind of way yeah, for now.... With more practice who knows- I smirk

-Whoa! Amazing! Bravo!... Another foreign language... 1 for Lai'Er, 0 for PeiZhi!- claps XianLen and the fox imitates him yelping

I didn't know foxes can clap?!

-Oh I'm sorry... I'll shut up- he covers his mouth

-Thanks...- I nod, before turning back to stare at my brother

-So... What's your plan ChangLai?- he asks, finally facing me again.