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Time passed rather chaotically for the poor Qi Ah. Not only was he being strictly watched by the palace maids sent to 'tutor' him. He often found that regardless of where he'd go, someone was following him! There was not even a moments peace to himself. Even worse, the dang playboy of a prince would randomly appear at the oddest times! If it wasn't to simply torment him by petting his head, or coaxing him to eat sweets as if here were a child, then he was randomly trying to touch his shoulders or back! Any time Qi Ah tried to resist, he'd just get teased more! The worse part was that clearly Weizhi was still around, however would only visit after Qi Ah was fast asleep!

He'd wake up with little to no pain, and rarely felt his poison flaring up. The other thing to note, was he currently was also being treated by a specialist doctor that the Prince had brought! The specialist was one who often dealt with older less used poisons. There were many different tests and medications he had to deal with, some of which made it rather hard for Qi Ah to even focus much less worry about the process of the plot. There really wasn't a way to follow with it, being as the princess and her 'knight' wasn't anywhere to be seen!

How was he to make the key moments happen if not only the playboy prince and him weren't even in the same country, but the prince was planning the wedding to Qi Ah instead?! For the umpth time, Qi Ah sat at the window, a deep sigh escaping his lips after spending yet another hectic day trying to deal with the many different medications that the pharmacist had come up with. His current body was much healthier then it had ever been in his 'current' life. The idea of the sickly child that should end up dying to the illness after the story ended, was currently able to handle so much more than before.

"Little one, the wedding's date has been set!" A voice called out, as a young court maid came into the room, bowing. "His grace has arranged for the most suitable day. The royal seamstress is here for measurements." she said, a pleased smile on her face. Behind her was an older stern looking woman who held herself with proper regard. The elder woman didn't speak, instead she simply glanced the little prince over before moving to take the measurements. Every action could have been said to of been done without fault. However, Qi Ah couldn't help but wonder if he'd offended the lady some how.

"Finished. The dress will be ready, however..." she stated her eyes narrowing slightly. "It will be a bit...much." shaking her head, she moved take her leave, a young girl with very fine silk robe peaking her head in. "Nanny, is that him? The seductive fox that stole brother Zie from me?" she whispered, as if it were expected that Qi Ah and the servant girl couldn't hear. "Lady Mila, That is very rude! You were not given permission to be here. Return to your palace." The servant girl stated, her hands moving to her hips.

Lady Mila just teared up slightly, her body moving out from hiding as the seamstress just shook her head. "Aiya, even a palace servant lady is able to lecture poor Lady Mila, really a seducing demon that one is." the nanny stated under her breath, Lady Mila puffing her chest out. "Brother Zie wont marry such a man! Clearly its all a farce! I'll be empress not you!" she stated, before rushing off, tears still in her eyes.

Qi Ah was left rather taken back. Not only was there no Lady Mila in the plot line, he really didn't understand how he was made out to be a demon? Or a seducer. He hadn't even fully accepted that he himself agreed to marry for political peace!

(( sorry for the late post. I am dealing with a stomach bug and have been off and on sick for the past week q.q ))