9 Switching Sides

Dawn struck the camp and the soldiers started to prepare breakfast. The crown prince, the young paige and the pale lady ate inside the tent. "Is camp food too bad for you to eat, my lady?", Qi Lei sincerely asked. "No. It's just that I don't feel too well. Thank you for asking", the young lady meekly replied. "It's understandable after spending her first night with a man, Qi Lei", the young prince teased. Feeling challenged by the prince, Zhen Mei boldly replied " It seems that the prince did not have much energy last night to make me so tired enough to feel hunger. Mr. Qi Lei, you should be serving him more wine and oysters". Surprised by the answer of the young lady, the two men cried with laughter. "Oh my! She is not someone who is easy to bully crown prince", Qi lei remarked. "Sure is she not, just perfect to my liking! But be careful who you are taunting young lady. After all, I would love to eat oysters and drink wine with you tonight", the prince playfully said. The young lady blushed and started to eat her breakfast. Seeing color and emotion returned to the young lady's face the young prince was delighted.

After eating breakfast, the prince along with the lady and his men prepared for their departure to the capital of Shi. "Please wear this my lady". Qi Lei handed a hood to Zhen Mei. "We are going to bring you inside the capital without attracting too much attention. Someone might try an assassination attempt to jeopardize further the peace treaty. Wear it for your own safety and for the people who will be involved if a war breaks out", the young prince instructed. Sitting on his kirin the young prince offered his hand. "What do you want?", the young lady asked in confusion. The young prince went down from his Kirin and let out a long sigh. "I was offering my hand so that I can help you get on Jin. Was it too much for you to understand?". "You could have just told me. Do you really have to point it that way? Besides, I can just ride my summon beast. Why do I have to ride with you on your horse?", the young lady replied. "Did I just not say that we're going to bring you discretely? Is a summoned beast discrete to you? And why are you so against riding with me? Oh don't tell me you're still shy sitting next to me after sleeping with me", the young prince playfully teased. The young girl glared at the prince and he just suddenly hugged her in response, which caused the soldiers to cheer.

"It seems spring has arrived to our cold-hearted prince. All preparations are done, my lord. We can leave at once if you order", the captain of the soldiers reported. "Thanks captain", the prince replied and the captain knelt and left. The young prince suddenly carried the surprised young girl and placed her on Jin. "Jin is not a horse but a Kirin". "Yes. Yes. Kirin my a**. I'd be stupid if I'll believe you", the young lady said while rolling her eyes. " What a foul word for a young princess to say", the prince sneered. "The prince is not lying, my lady. Jin is truly a kirin but he's just sealed to avoid garnering attention.", Qi Lei explained. "Hey, Jin! Why aren't you speaking to her?", the young prince asked. " I refuse to speak to people with no manners". The horse suddenly spoke which surprised the young lady. " I'm sorry. Please pardon me elderly Jin". "Elderly? Why do you call him elderly?", the young prince curiously asked. "You are quite knowledgeable my lady", Jin remarked. "Just got lucky elder", the young girl smartly replied. "A minute ago you said you don't like her and now you're keeping secrets with her from me. To whom do you swear your loyalty Jin?". "Do not fret my lord. Our secret does not affect my loyalty to you.", the kirin answered. "Come on up! You're so slow crown prince" the young girl teased which made the crown prince immediately hopped on to his kirin. "You're being bullied my lord", Qi Lei teased. "This girl is seriously asking for it, Qi Lei". "I didn't know you were an M, crown prince", Qi Lei added. "Switching sides too huh? Oh.. You might also learn that I am Bi", the young prince threatened. The young girl, the young paige, and the kirin froze in fear at the crown prince's statement. "Oh, how dangerous. Please forgive me, my lord. My bad. My bad.", Qi Lei answered while retreating back to his horse.

"All men ready? Let's Go!". And with that one command from the prince, all men made their way to the imperial capital of Shi, Yuan Wei. Also known as the blooming city, known for its abundant flora and water streams that are said to be so clear that it can even mirror a person's real personality.

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