The Ninth Prince (2)

That night, Song Yunshi was adamant on not getting a wink of sleep throughout. Even if he had to cut off a pound of his flesh, he must see the Prince survive until sunrise. He could sense everyone in the prince's palace getting restless too. Although he had never truly met up with the other players from the same faction, he knew they were all focused on the same goal— to protect the prince.

And he, Song Yunshi, was the very last line of defense the enemies had to go through before they could reach the Prince.

As usual, the boy retired to his chamber and fell asleep without a care in the world, acting as though he was not aware of the so-called 'curse' that had been plaguing the Crown Princes in the palace. Outside, Song Yunshi stood vigilant alongside the soldiers dispatched by the Emperor himself, ready to repel any assailants from rival factions. 

But boy, oh boy, how he had underestimated the situation.