Volume 10 The argument

After a year of blissful marriage, the couple continued to live happily in the palace. The dark arts soul cultivation stopped but secretly Hwan was investigating the issue.

Ji Lie having a cup of tea was visited by King Henry from the vampire clan, Xia poured a cup for King Henry before she left. The maids kept stealing glances at world's two handsome men sharing tea.

Henry bowing his head said, "Greetings Emperor Ji, thank you for seeing me." Ji Placed his cup on a mat before him, with a smile on his face he replied, "The pleasure is all mine, to what do l owe this visit King Henry?"

Hwan was on his way to meet his husband in the garden, he saw maids and eunuchs peeping inside the garden. Henry with a straight face replied, "I have fallen in love with you hence I am here to declare myself as a rivalry to Lord Hwan."

There was total silence as Ji Lie waited for Henry to dismiss the matter as a joke, clearing his throat he asked, "Aren't you married King Henry? Surely your wife might feel hurt and offended if word spread around. I will overlook this matter…"

"My wife is aware of the matter and she is quite supportive. It all started during the coronation, but I wanted to be sure hence I travelled a meet met all declared beauties, but none made my heart flatter expect for you. When I look at you, I see the world's greatest art…I see true perfection and beauty." Isiah held back Hwan from walking into a private conversation.

Henry looking at the entrance said, "Lord Hwan, will you kill me for hopelessly falling in love with Emperor Ji?" Hwan took deep breaths before he walked into the garden, he smiled and replied, "King Henry, your jokes are quite humorous…" Taking a sip from Ji Lie's cup directly provoking Hwan, Henry replied, "This isn't a joke, but l-o-v-e."

Drawing out his blade Hwan shouted, "I am going to kill you bastard!" Before he could attack Ji Lie touched him around the waist as he lifted him up. Before walking away Ji Lie said, "My apologies for walking out on our conversation King Henry. Let us meet again some other time."

Hwan struggled under Ji Lie's tight grip as he tried to murder Henry, "Let me down! I will kill you Henry you slut! Stay away from my husband!"

Word spread like wildfire around the palace, it reached Zetia's ear. Henry met up with Zetia on his way out, "Greetings Princess Zetia." Zetia was looked at him sternly searching for wounds.

Zetia with a smile on her face said, "You are indeed promiscuous as they say, are you an idiot to enter a lion's den and declare love for his lover. I am quite surprised you are still fit to walk out of he palace on your own."

Leaning closer to her, with a grin on his face he replied, "At least I wasn't dumped at the altar like a bitch, stop humiliating yourself and return under your father's shadows. Whatever you do, his lordship only has eyes for the Emperor, you can never have his love or affection." Humming a song Henry walked away, Zetia grit her teeth with anger.

Henry frequently began to visit Ji Lie, gradually they became friends. Hwan was totally pissed and angry upon seeing the two of them together, but he trusted his husband enough to give their friendship a chance.

Henry looking at Ji Lie said, "My Emperor, can you grant this servant's humble request?" Ji Lie spitted the water in his mouth, he coughed and replied, "I hope it isn't one of your lewd requests!"

Henry taking brushes and a portrait blank paper said, "Can I paint your picture?" Henry was a skilled artist with exceptional talent. Ji Lie with a smile on his face replied, "I wish to see the outcome, I do not trust your expertise."

After his snack time with Henry, Ji Lie was escorted by Isiah into their lounge. Hwan was halfway done with his lunch, looking at Ji Lie he said, "I know I promised to stay out of your friendship but do not let this affect our lunch time together." Hwan pushed his plate aside and walked out of the lounge.

Ji Lie followed him into their bedroom, he was lying on the bed fully dressed. Ji Lie closed the door and said, "I apologise for missing lunch…" "I do not mean to complain but nowadays you seem to care more about Henry than me. Are you falling in love with him too?" Hwan was almost at his breaking point.

Hwan noticed how frequent Henry visited his husband, how brightly they smiled at each other. The sight of them together was perfect given how handsome and well built they were. Hwan flinched when Ji Lie suddenly kissed him on his cheek because he was deep in his thoughts.

Ji Lie held his hand and said, "In my heart you are my one and only lover, I apologise for making you feel insecure. I love you." Hwan leaning over for a kiss replied, "I will kill Henry if he takes my love away…I love you."

Ji Lie pushed Hwan down on the bed as he tightly held both his hands, Hwan gasping for air struggled to set himself free. Ji Lie with a boner and erotic red face looked at him and said, "I will show you how much I love you…and you will never doubt my love again." Hwan swallowed a large gallop of saliva and replied, "I already believe you love me enough…"

Ji Lie kept teasing Hwan as he sucked and twisted his nipples and massaging his butt. Hwan with a trembling voice begged Ji Lie to fuck him so hard as he was on his limit, "Ji I will…never doubt…or feel insecure…please put it in…"

Hwan passed out countless times and woke up to a energetic Ji Lie fucking him nonstop, if he was a woman he would have been pregnant with ten children.

Hwan cancelled all his meetings as he back felt sore and his legs felt powerless, as a punishment he assigned Ji Lie to look after him all day. It felt like back at the mansion, just the two of them with no work or unwanted company (Henry).

Henry never felt warm and peaceful as he felt around Ji Lie, even his mischief had died down since his friendship with Ji Lie started.

The royals except for Henry were blood thirsty for power, the Empress bridge might have been shattered after Hwan married Ji Lie but one last door opened up to them. The royal endlessly sent in letters to Ji Lie to persuade him to choose a suitable concubine to bear the royal prince.

The kings knew that the Dark Lord would mercilessly slaughter them if they bring up the heir issue. As they were getting ready for bed Ji Lie said, "Hwan, you need to choose a concubine to bear a child with."

Hwan helping Ji Lie undress for bed replied, "Honey, I have immortal life tell me why I need an heir." "Naturally marriage is between a woman and a man…in their marriage nature blesses them with a child whom they will cherish…" Ji Lie tried a calmer and softer way to persuade his husband to mate with another concubine.

Hwan banged the table in anger, "It is quite unfair for a person you love to push you in arms of a woman. I do not need an heir and that is the last I shall hear of this matter!" Holding onto his hands Ji Lie said, "Hwan, my head is about to explode from listening to letters from the royals. This matter is affecting our marriage and you know the solution to it. Till you resolve this l am moving to the…"

"Take one step outside this room and I will personally murder all the royals. I will go and fuck a concubine if it will please you Ji Lie…" Hwan banged the door angrily as he stormed to the east wing.

Other concubines were merrily preparing to welcome his lordship in their manor after a year of abandonment. Hwan standing before the altar said, "Ji Lie you bastard, I am used to be embraced in your arms, my body no longer reacts to a woman. I wish there was a way to fix all this…"

"There is a way an heir can be produced by you Lord Hwan." The oracle appeared before Hwan, he shouted, "Holy shit you scared the crap out of me! I told you to give me a sign when appearing!" He had a word with the oracle before he returned to the palace.

To their disappointment Hwan never showed up to the east wing, Zetia blowing off her candles angrily dismissed all the maids. She clenched at the drug in her hands and said, "I shall bear the heir no matter what"

Hwan sneaked inside the blankets and cuddled with Ji Lie who was pretending to sleep. Hwan snuggling on his chest said, "I am angry at you but it isn't your fault…maybe this is a problem I can never solve? Is it wrong to marry a person you love? I can see their hate and prejudice against our marriage everyday in that court room…why?"

Hwan soundly slept in his husband's arms, Ji Lie opened his eyes and he hurt him deeply to see how much Hwan was suffering. Ji Lie couldn't even sleep a wink as the bed felt cold and lonely, tightly hold