Chapter 1 Call me Yucheng

"I'm glad you chose to stay." The handsome man garbed in the finest silk slowly stood up and made its way to the silhouette by the bed, and extend his slender hand to part the beaded curtains.

An alluring face came to view, its moist eyes filled with happiness and concern gazed at the man in front of her.

Ripple.. His heart pounded and for the first time he look at this woman carefully. In the past he used to hate this face so much, as it resembled that fox spirit who seduced his father and trampled on his mother. He used to think that he would never meet someone sincere, that every woman on this land only desired his power and wealth.

But now….

"Min'er is Master's slave and will follow Master forever."

That's right. Even though it was just another character that has no will, he still couldn't help but smile at those words.

"Min'er is a good girl. Master will cherish you." He lightly pinched her chin while he said that sweet line. He was inwardly happy and pecked the corner of her lips.

Min'er titled her head; her lack of knowledge about intimacy caused the man to smile wider.

"Where are De'gonggong and Fan'jie? Min'er hasn't seen them for days."

The smiled on the man's face cracked and some ominous air surrounded his body. Min'er did not seem to notice the black energy gathering around them.

That ungrateful eunuch and bitch teamed up with the rebels to assassinate this prince; therefore it's only right for them to be killed.

However, considering this girl's personality, he chose not to say it and instead, "I transferred them to south, since there was unrest in the capital."

"Oh…When will they go back?" Her expression turned downcast with the news.

Go back? This prince bet even their corpses would be long gone after they were discarded in the wilderness.

"Maybe after I defeated the villains, I will have them stationed here." The man thought he could just find someone of the same stature like those two and have them wear painted skins. Anyway, this girl is so naïve that she won't sure notice the difference.

Min'er frowned visibly when she felt uncomfortable. Strands of cold energy filled the room, making her shudder.

The man immediately withdrew his aura after noticing that his emotions got out of control.

"Master, Min'er is cold." The woman leaned closer to him and snuggled trying to seek his warmth.

"Yucheng, Call me Yucheng." His arm encircled her waist and drew her closer to his embrace.

"Yucheng…Yucheng… Did Min'er say it right?" She looked up with expectation and was glad to see the jubilant smile plastered on his highness.

"Can you say it again?" He closed his eyes and listened to the sweet voice of the girl. His heart tickled more every time his name came out of her little mouth, and when he opened them, the light on is eyes became deeper.

Min'er didn't seem to mind the change and continued to utter his name.

Up until there was a knock on the door.

The happy atmosphere came to an abrupt stop.

"What?" The prince coldly asked sending chills to the guards outside.

"The kitchen prepared some snacks." The head of the guards, Meng Ci replied while instructing those subordinates of his to inspect the tray and the servant of any hidden weapons and poisons.

The female servant complied and opened the golden lid to reveal the dainty confectionaries inside. Meng Ci pulled out a silver needle and checked each one until he was sure that no poisons were on them.

When he was finished he withdrew his hand and waved at the guards to let the servant pass.

Upon hearing that it was just a trivial matter, he was about to refuse, but Min'er clasped a corner of his robe.

"I'm hungry." She pouted, showing her cherry lips. Yucheng brought his thumb on her lips. The ordinary jade ring on his finger glistened like it was influenced by the owner's mood.

"Don't do this in front of any other men except me." He leaned in her ear whispering the ambiguous command.

Min'er felt his hot breath on the side of her neck and unconsciously scratched it.

"Come in and serve." He chuckled at her adorable actions and reluctantly let go. The future is long; he still had a lot of time to taste this delicacy.

The door opened, and a female servant in a blue kitchen staff uniform entered carrying a tray of snacks.

"Greetings to Wang Ye." The maid curtsied.

Wisp of mouth-watering fragrance made Min'er excited and gulped. She looked over and saw a female plating the snacks on the table. Without Yucheng's restraint, Min'er scurried to the table and first picked up the flower-shaped dessert and ate it with relish.

"Hmmm…This one tasted like the ones Fan'jie usually made." Min'er smiled and commented seemingly in a good mood. She picked another and another until she was half full only did she remember the man in the room.

"Yucheng…Min'er still saved a portion. Try it." A trace of guilt was seen on her face.

The prince could read her expression like an open book. Although he was against Min'er calling that bitch 'jie', he stayed silent and only observed her eating. He felt a rare bliss watching her.

"I'm full. Those are all for you." Yucheng laughed lightly enjoying her previous glutton behaviours. It was a fresh experience, different from those eating etiquettes of the women in the palace.

"Then…I…Ugh…" Min'er brought her hand to her mouth after sensing the vile rising from her throat.

"What happened?" In an instant, Yucheng felt nervous and rushed to her side.

"Min'er doesn't feel well…" When Min'er spoke those words, a dark liquid came out from the corner of her mouth. The prince grabbed her hand and was more petrified when he saw it was blood she vomited.

He turned put his hand up, and invisible energy pulled the shock maid to his side.

"Wang Ye, Nubi didn't put anything…..." The maid didn't manage to finish her words when she breathed her last.

"It hurts." Min'er clasped her chest. It was too difficult to inhale air.

Cold shivers went up his spine; he immediately hugged her and called the guards.

"Meng Ci!" The domineering voice alerted everyone outside.