Chapter 9 : Wish

In Lan Palace, the weeds is everywhere. Making the palace more deserted, the water dripping sound can be heard in the midnight. The most haunted palace. Even the lowly eunuch and maid, would never step a foot there!

However, this two little princes didn't mind the eerie atmosphere at all! The first prince, *Li Hong just smile to his brother, urging him to eat slowly the bun that already rotten.

*Note that, the Li in Bai Li ( 丽- beautiful ) and Li ( 李 )in the royal families name is different.

The third prince, Li Ming however keep pushing back the bun. He knew his brother hadn't eaten yet today. Thought an idea, he split the bun into two. Now both of us can eat!

" Fine, fine, I'll eat it with you. See? " He knew his brother be restless until he ( Li Ming ) saw he's eating. Patting Li Ming 's greasy hair, his eyes dimmed.

Thinking how young his brother is to be in this situation, makes his heart chilled. After that incident from two years ago, everything just derailed. After he is diagnosed as crippled; the attention from father emperor have gone, even their beloved mother consort also gone then, Ming er cannot speak anymore.

One after another happened. Who could've believe that was just an accident! In forbidden palace, such a coincidence never is a fate. The hardship pushed the naive Li Hong to be more sensible and mature at young age.

" Ming er, don't worry, your brother will always beside you. Both of us can overcome this! As long as we live, everything can be changed. So until then, just bear it.... "

Hearing that, Li Ming nodded his head. Before falls asleep, every night, he wished that what his brother said will come true. He can't bear to see his only kin suffering.

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" No matter how many times I wear this, it still suffocating! ", Xuě Lian pulled the collar.

" Please, My Lady, you'll wearing it just for one day. Aiyoo, already this ol'..." , Seeing the cold glare, he stop the word. (*﹏*;)

" I've told you, Ah Cheng. No matter how old you are I'm still a young lady! A lady! " , Standing in front of the long mirror, she saw a beautiful lady with formal imperial robe. The purple robe is laced with silver thread and fulled with darker purple lotus shades.

" ... " . This is Head Steward Cheng, who just simply close his mouth from talking the truth.

" Aunty? " , A milky voice voice break the awkward silence.

" You're here, Li er and Nanny Liu. Stop the formalities. Just come sit and drink tea first. "

" Thanking to My Lady"

Head Steward Cheng start poured the tea and placed some cookies on the table in front of them.

" I'll be out of palace for around two days. So, I need Li er to be a good child until then, okay? "

" Oh my!!! " , shocked with the news, Bai Li stop eating cookies and jumped to Xuě Lian that sit across. Makes Nanny Liu's heart jumped.

Thankfully, Xuě Lian was faster. She used magic and makes Bai Li floating until she's in her lap.

" Li er, stop do that. It's very dangerous, thankfully I'm here. Otherwise, you're gonna hurt. "

" No.....not wike hurt ", heard that Bai Li shook her head.

" Fuuuuuuhhh ", both Nanny Liu and Head Steward Cheng sigh in relief.

" .....erm, My Lady? I believe that you should take her to the capital " , Nanny Liu express her thoughts.

" Oh hoh, Rou er. You want to take a leave soo bad, huh? "

" My Lady, if it's you're not here just now, Young Miss will be hurt. "

" She just shocked. Her memory really is good, so she'll never do it again. Well, she do learn from mistakes. ", Xuě Lian really proud of the smart Bai Li. (◠‿◕)

" .....well, that's true. But she make new mischief every day! Remember what happened in your library? Chef Bojing 's beloved apron? Rong Rong ' s fur? The flowers in garden? The ...? " ,

" I also believe you should take young miss there, My Lady ", Head Steward Cheng support Nanny Liu's suggestion.

" ..... ". Xuě Lian really has nothing to say to all the mischievous incidents. (((;ꏿ_ꏿ;)))

At the library, Bai Li climbed the book shelf and threw all the books to ground because she didn't found her favorite book. When, Head Steward Cheng found her; she just gave him the sweet smile and saw scattered around like there was a hurricane.

For Chef Bojing's apron, who knew when she came to kitchen. She saw the apron have a big fish drawn on it, so she threw it into the pot. But, she's too short so, she only managed to throw the apron into the stove. Heartbroken, he got a gold koi from Duchess.

As for Rong Rong, Bai Li took one of Elder Wen 's ink collection. While running, she tripped over and the ink spilled on Rong Rong pure white fur. This was the greatest insult for a great Snow Wolf! Finally, the Duchess gave 10 priceless inks to Elder Wen and used magic on Rong Rong 's fur. But until now, it never showed up in front of Bai Li again.

" Li er also agwee !!! ", Tugging Xuě Lian's sleeve, Bai Li showed her big watery eyes.

" Ha ha ha, fine then. Bring her more spare clothes "