His Majesty's Hostage Chapter 6

For several days in a row, Zi Li would always crawl out of his secret tunnel and help the youngster to grind medicine herbs. And everyday he goes back to the palace, he’ll crash straight to his bed from all that grinding.

Ming Yue was very perplexed. Why would his highness still complain of pain from his back and waist when he’s asleep all afternoon, even his hands and legs are sore?

Everyday, she had the urge to ask, but Zi Li could only dismiss her vaguely and trick her into leaving.

In fact, did Zi Li ever not regretted that he made a promise to that youngster? He originally living the life of a prince. With a body that has delicate skin and tender muscle, why is he putting so much effort in doing that work? And even for several days already?

Zi Li complained inside but he was not disheartened. Only in front of that young kid he will not show it, the kiddo who that would even call him ‘A bundle of shyness on the inside but extremely supportive on the outside’ person! Besides, Zi Li believed that this youngster’s character is genuinely good, sincere and gentle, and treats him like an older brother to rely on, saying that Zi Li would never break their bond of brotherhood no matter what. But the only problem was not only Ming Yue would ask a lot of inconvenient questions, but also hear those same question from the young kid.

However, how could he explain those little bit of grievances in his heart, when there’s no other person he could vent on. With no other options, Zi Li just did his best in grinding medicine herbs while spitting out a rain of curses on that black heart-ed and corrupted Official Li. Not only implementing cheap labor, but also forcing child labor!

The young kid who was grinding medicine herbs beside him can’t stop himself from chuckling and said: “Big brother Su, if Official Li heard what you said, he will definitely be angry and blast an outrageous scowl at you.”

“Blast an outrageous scowl? I’ll pull his tendon till he spits out blood then!” Zi Li said with disdain.

Mo Shou who was young yet mature in att.i.tude kept shaking his head. He was somewhat worried and said: “Even though big brother Su’s temper is truly upfront, but this kind of temper may bring upon disaster to you and not necessarily suitable here in the palace!”

“Mo Shou, my dear young mo… You do not need to worry in behalf of  you’re eldest brother.” Zi Li’s b.u.t.t could no longer remain seated on the ground. He ma.s.sages his sore arms and said:

“I’ve been recklessly pa.s.sing by here for so many times but never been gotten rid of, and that proves that I have the right to be thoughtless, right?”

Mo Shou studied Zi Li who was sitting on the floor and taking a rest.

“The matters here in the palace can be said to be not of the norm. Today you’re superiors might favor you, but you can’t say for sure that they’ll be done with you and unjustly stab you in the back. Having a little bit of caution is always good!”

Mo Shou’s words made Zi Li tensed up inside. That’s right, this place is somewhere else. The people in charge here are not the same with modern people as well. Could there still be any kind of human rights in this feudal era he’s in? Right now his ident.i.ty is that of a prince kept as a hostage, and isn’t he really not in good situation? He can’t say for sure but should he be still chatting up with other people right now?  Tomorrow he might get poisoned with a drink or someone plans to a.s.sa.s.sinate him like in those theatrical plays.

Imperial palace, its a frightening b.l.o.o.d.y mouth of a tiger, and it really makes one tremble in fear. Such a terrifying place. If he wanted to keep his life from its sharp teeth. Then the only way is…..

…….to run away far from here!

Zi Li’s mood became sad as he returned to his palace. He sat at the doorstep and got lost in his thoughts.

“Oh my, you’re highness, why are you sitting there?” A maid servant of this smaller palace named Chun Lan saw Zi Li staring blankly and came over. She could not resist asking.

His focus came back and Zi Li quickly caught sight of a pretty girl walking with even steps towards beside him.

“Ah, it’s Chun Lan.”

“Why? Is your highness not happy that it was not elder sister Ming Yue you saw?” Chun Lang pouted her small mouth with dissatisfaction. If it was before, she would never dare to use this kind of tone to speak to his highness. But ever since that time his highness got injured and then recovered later, he change completely as a person and become amiable and docile. He was also kind and courteous towards them, treating them like a person would treat a close friend. These harmless jokes and tricks, she was not afraid to tell as well.

Sure enough, when Zi Li heard, he only smiled apologetically and replied: “Chun Lan is enough, who said that I’m not happy to see you? I just usually rarely see you so I just got surprised that’s all!”

“Hmph! You have a lot of older sisters waiting upon you. How could a boorish girl like me dare to come near?” Chun Lang whined, maintaining that pout on her small mouth.

Zi Li honestly don’t know how to properly coax this young girl who likes to chat for period of time. Then suddenly, a beautiful and exquisite voice said: “You little wench! Aren’t there a lot of work to be done? You run to his highness just to pout and scowl.”

Both their heads turned around, only to see a woman with slender figure, like those of a feeble willow that could be swayed by the wind. Her appearance is that of a young lady with a refine elegance, carrying a female clothing as she walk towards them.

“Ai ya! Elder sister Ming Yue, I’m not pouting and scowling just now! And all my work was already done earlier. Don’t tell me I’m not allowed to visit his highness and have a chat?”

“You are a maid servant, you’re manners must not exceed to that of your established position. I did not say this at first, but looking at your current appearance, how could you have so much confidence and chat with his majesty?” The maid servant Ming Yue brought up a lengthy about rules and customs to make Chun Lang to pressure her and scare her slightly but firmly.

“Ai ya! Elders sister, since you have said so much, why are confident with talking with his highness as well? Looking at you, aren’t you the one overstep her boundaries more than me?” Chun Lan giggled as countered her words and gave a rebellious smile.

“You——-” Ming Yue choked on her words as her face blushed.

Zi Li who was watching at the sidelines also stifled out a laugh.

Ming Yue became more humiliated and angry. She stomped his foot and said : “If today I did not pull off the mouth of this servant girl, then I’m not Ming Yue!”

“Ai ya, I didn’t expect you’ll resort to such words! Your highness, look at this, this elder sister don’t have even a bit of her usual demeanour. She usually fakes out her emotions, his highness must not be easily fooled.”

“Don’t run away——–“

Zi Li’s mood became pleasant as he watches the two flower like girls that seemingly bloom in the courtyard while they are running around and making rackets. The depression from earlier had been completely wiped out. Then that small s.p.a.ce emptiness arrived within him, with only a strand of light illuminating it.

He knows, that Chun Lan would continuously use any means to cheer him up, and what’s more, there’s Ming Yue who is like his older sister, who treats him like a younger brother and watches over him. So he was not lonely and did not lack a person to depend on.

He was thinking, then Zi Li stood up and said in a loud voice: “Ming Yue, let me help you catch Chun Lan and get revenge———-“

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