World 2.14

"It was a scented poison"

Zi Yuzuo gritted his teeth "Qi Feng! Order your guards to search for that poison!" He yelled sternly

Qi Feng then bowed his head "Yes, your majesty…" then he trailed the corridors with heavy footsteps

Zi Yuzuo was left there with the royal physician. Wei Shin's body wasn't immune to poison and as a homocus, it's bad for him. This is the second time and if it happens again, he will slowly lose the yin energy flowing inside his body.

Without his yin energy, he can no longer serve his master. 

Royal slaves have ranks, the one who owns by a royal bloodline will be the superior among the low profile slaves. A slave like Wei Shin had powers to rule his own kind as long as it wasn't a royal one.

The old physician man took the seat beside Wei Shin's bed and pressed his chest, he could see and determine the amount of poison affecting his yin energy. He shake his head in disappointment "This slave aren't receiving his daily blood, you need to take more responsibility,your highness" he commented

Zi Yuzuo was startled right as he remembered that he got too busy these days and forgetting his slave's needs are his mistake "Forgive me for that…" he solemnly said

The old man looked at him "Slaves aren't just slaves,my prince...you should know that better than anyone else" he stood up and fix his robe

Zi Yuzuo fell silent as he watched the royal physician trudged towards the exit, but before twitching the door knob "My Prince" he called out "If the villain couldn't attack the King, it will go for its pawn" then the door creaked closed.

Right, there must be someone behind all of this. With the dynamic number of his slaves, he only experienced this with Wei Shin.  He knew it was not normal, the palace was too restrictive for such things.

Is the one behind this an insider? 

Is the one behind this is planning to kill Wei Shin?

Did he need to search and investigate every person here?

Isn't it too much for a slave?

Once again, Zi Yuzuo turned restless as he glanced at the unconscious body lying on the bed. He didn't know how to express this feeling inside him, it was like a fire burning his whole being. He was like a bird freed by him, wanting to explore the ocean and the sea.

"Your majesty!!" Qi Feng entered the room with his heavy footsteps towards the Prince.

Without hesitations, he kneeled down "Your highness, are you the one sending that bouquet of flowers to this slave?" He asked between his breaths, he didn't know if it was the right question but he needed an answer. 

Zi Yuzuo furrowed with a surprised face. "What?" He replied shortly

Two palace guards entered the room, holding the fresh flowers that were received by Wei Shin this early morning. 

"We found this flowers inside the slave's room and it all contained a scented poison that if inhaled by someone, they will automatically get an infection of lungs" Qi Feng explained, gritting his teeth in silence because he is also worrying for Wei Shin

Zi Yuzuo was shocked. "I don't know anything about that!" He exclaimed in disappointment "The one who dares to send that flower must be around the royal palace! Search and show them to me! I will not spare any mercy!" He snarled in anger

Qi Feng stood up and faced his subordinates  standing at the entrance. "Dispose anything related to it, make sure no one will inhale that trash!" He ordered with authority

The guards saluted as they immediately vanished from his sight.

Zi Yuzuo slumped himself on the cushion chair beside the window with a sigh "What was wrong this time?" He uttered in dismay,massaging his temples

"Your majesty, please calm yourself down….I will do everything in my authority to protect Wei Sh-- to protect this slave" he said with hesitation, it is true that he had no rights to treat Wei Shin more than a slave because he was owned by the Prince and not him. 

Zi Yuzuo remained calm but restless, his gaze went outside the window; to the wide field covered with trees as he watched the wind caress it's surface.

"Prince Yuzuo…." Qi Feng called out, he took out a blue ribbon from his pockets "I saw this wrapped around the flowers, there is only one kingdom who owns this trademark. ''He opened his palm and showed it to the Prince.

Zi Yuzuo twitched his lips "Xiao Zhen…" he sneered 

***

'HOST! YOU NEED TO WAKE UP!'

'HOST LIFE: IN DANGER'

Wei Shin blinked his eyes, the familiar curtains and glass window greeted him. The sun was already down, it was a warm afternoon. 

He lifted up his body but was stunned when a familiar figure pinned him down.

"Ngh!!"

He groaned when he felt how heavy the body was. His red crimson eyes struck him which made him paralyzed, he almost bawled his eyes out from panic.

"M-Master?!" He uttered

Zi Yuzuo pulled Wei Shin's hands above his head and put one leg between him. 

"Your majesty!....W-Wait!!" He winced when he felt how tight Zi Yuzuo's grips were.

"Are you seeing someone behind my back?"

The deep and cold voice behind those aggressive actions brought shivers to Wei Shin instantly. 

'...What is this!? What kind of question was that? I thought he liked me?! He even sent those flowers?...'

Jinli was a bit surprised when the Prince spoke again. "Who sent those flowers?"

Wei Shin became clueless and his mouth became curvy "Ehh? I thought it was you?"

Zi Yuzuo sneered and released him "It wasn't me" he replied

The male on the bed remained speechless while his eyes were fixated at the Prince. If it's not him, then who will send it? Based on its appearance, it was a royal gift. 

DICCU: You look disappointed 

[I'm not just disappointed, I'm also pissed off...I thought I will finish this mission very easily but it seems like there's someone who wanted me down]

DICCU: Are you up for it?

[Are they challenging my bitch side?]

Wei Shin made a half smirk secretly "I don't like anyone except Prince Yuzuo" he said 

'DING! BREAKMETER: 65%'

***

Under the shady tree at the back of the palace,there are two silhouettes of men. Standing secretly behind and it looks like they're having a small chit chat.

"You should move now, don't let the Prince know"

"Yes master, I will commence this mission carefully"

The two figures parted away in different directions, One of them trudged towards the royal corridors as he swiftly used the passage from the garden. Not long until he met another figure going towards his pace. 

"Qi Feng?" Zi Yuzuo called out the moment he recognized the male. "Where did you go?" he asked

Qi Feng lowered his head "I attended some personal business, your majesty" he answered "I've already asked some of my subordinates to put a tail on the second Prince" he added

Zi Yuzuo grinned and passed through him, clenching his shoulder "Go and watch over him, I trust you" he whispered 

Qi Feng bowed while watching the male's back vanished from his sight "Yes your highness, I will protect him with all my life" he mumbled