Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince

“From the flower valley,” Lóng Wei answered. “Let’s be with each other for eternity,” he stated. It was believed that lilies symbolized that the couple would stay together for years. While plucking those flowers, those were the thoughts that had appeared in Lóng Wei’s mind.

“They are beautiful,” Li Hua said, and gave him a warm smile. She went to the bedchamber while Lóng Wei followed her. She put those lilies into the vase and touched them gently before turning to Lóng Wei.

“Did His Highness meet Monk Yuze? Why didn’t he tell me about it? I would have sent a warm tea for Monk Yuze with Prince Lóng Wei’s hand,” Li Hua stated.

“Next time,” Lóng Wei replied, and he approached her. “Don’t look into my past anymore. I will find the answers myself,” he asserted.

Li Hua was astonished to hear that statement. “What does His Highness mean by that?” She asked and arched her right eyebrow a little.

“I talked with Yuze. I have been restless since last night. My mind wasn’t working and it was killing me inside. Yuze gave me the answers. I should find the truth to live in peace,” Lóng Wei proclaimed. Li Hua smiled upon hearing him. She was happy to know that, finally, Lóng Wei agreed to find the dark truth of his life.

She took a step towards him and then hugged him warmly. “I will hold His Highness’ hand and give him strength. I know a painful truth is hidden in your past and you will need me,” she stated. Lóng Wei wrapped his arms around her and rested his chin above her head.

She lifted her head and looked into his eyes. “Will His Highness find out about his father’s whereabouts?” She queried.

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“I must. He is also the reason behind my this state,” he said with a stern tone.

“His Highness must not forget that his father might be in a situation where he could not do anything. When General Hei told me about His Highness’ father, I could feel how painful it was for him. Your father lost everything in a single day. So, do not be harsh on him when we find him,” Li Hua suggested him.

“That will depend on my emotions at that time,” Lóng Wei answered.

“Then, how will His Highness find about his father? Does he have anything on his mind?” She asked.

“I’ve not thought of anything yet. Let’s discuss it after we return from the village, where we will head soon. Until then, we will not talk about this matter. My mind was burned out completely because of all this,” Lóng Wei affirmed, and they both stepped back.

“Okay. We will not talk about it,” Li Hua said.

“Does His Highness know Liu Jin Yu got such a beautiful wedding dress?” She excitedly asked him.

“Why would I know that?” He frowned at her question.

“Everyone knows in the palace,” and she joined her both hands. She started to describe to Lóng Wei the wedding dress of Liu Jin Yu, and slowly, the smile on her lips disappeared.

She recalled how Jingfei ruined her wedding dress.

“What happened? Why did you stop speaking?” Lóng Wei asked when he noticed the upset look on her face.

“Nothing,” Li Hua shook her head and wore a fake smile on her lips.

“Your Highness, have you thought of any presents for the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess for their wedding?” Li Hua asked him.

“Why should I? They will already receive a lot of expensive goods and other materials, jewels for their wedding. Our present will not even matter,” Lóng Wei said, and they both sat on the bed.

“I don’t think that will happen. The Crown Prince will surely like it if his youngest brother gives him a wedding present. That will be special for me,” Li Hua opined and lowered her hands.

“Umm... Let’s see what I can give him,” Lóng Wei murmured, and he thought for a while.

“He loves his position, which I have given him already. I gave him two presents: I forgave him for accusing me wrongly of being the murderer of the thirty innocent servants, and then I didn’t reveal the truth to the world. That’s the most expensive present that I have already given to him,” Lóng Wei pronounced.

Li Hua clicked her tongue and shook her head.

“His Highness should not be mean at the time of the Crown Prince’s marriage,” Li Hua stated.

“I am not mean.” His brows furrowed, and then he asked her not to discuss that. “Let’s talk about us,” he said.

“About us?” Li Hua was perplexed.

“Hmm. Let’s go to the hot water spring. I have not visited that place for a long time,” he stated, and he grasped Li Hua’s arm. He scooped her up easily in his arms when she asked him if that was necessary.

“Yes. It’s necessary for us to focus on each other,” Lóng Wei stated, and went out of the bedchamber with his wife.

He made her stand on the ground. The lanterns had illuminated the surroundings of the spring. Lóng Wei started to undress when Li Hua covered her eyes. She peeped through the gaps between her fingers and gulped when to see his adam apple bobbed. Her heart raced and her cheeks flushed red when Lóng Wei looked at her.

“What are you doing? Why have you covered your face?” He asked.

Li Hua immediately lowered her hands and looked around. “What if someone comes here?” She asked and turned to gaze at him when she found him standing too close to her. Her breath hitched too, seeing his naked chest, and she promptly lifted her head to peer into his eyes.

“It’s the place where no one will enter,” he said, and rested his hand on her shoulder. His fingers dangled in the top hook of the overcoat that she had put on the top. He unhooked them one by one and pushed the overcoat down her shoulders.

“Your Highness, I think it’s not appropriate,” Li Hua said, biting her bottom lip in hesitance. “I will wait for His Highness in the chamber,” she mumbled, and ran away from there after picking up the overcoat that had fallen to the ground.

Lóng Wei chuckled to see her action and decided to tease with her later. For now, he wanted to be in the hot water spring for some time.