The surrounding gets filled up with claps and cheers when the fight begins. We all are seated on the ground outside in a circle, we are out here a few minutes ago after the history lesson and lunch , learning about the past battles and leaders made all my nerves weak but now after having my stomach full my inner being is in active mode.
"He is strong," HenYu utters leaning over my shoulder "Whom would you challenge?," he asks in a low voice making sure that Master Ling doesn't hear us.
"Who do you think?," I smirk my eyes fixed to our classmates who are showing off their martial arts.
"Cheng Lie,"
"Nah!," Moving my head to the left and right in a 'no'.
"Then?," his voice comes out a little louder in excitement, turning to my right I face him and place my index finger on my lips "Keep your voice down,"I grunt in a low voice as I don't want to be punished for misbehaving during lessons and also I just don't want to take that punishment anymore,
"KeKe," HenYu calls out waving at me, stopping in my tracks I wave at him and stroll towards him to the entrance of the bath place "Where are you going?,” he asks."To the library,""Didn't freshen up, come let's get in together,""You know, I wake up before sunrise so I had a bath early,""No I don't," he blurts out looking at me with knitted eyebrows."What you don't?," I question in the same tone as his answer."That you wake up early,""I know that it sounds bizarre,” stepping forward I place my arm over his shoulders "Sometimes we should change according to the situations.""I don't get you, what do you mean?,” he rubs his chin in a way of thinking deeply."You don't understand right," removing my hand from his shoulders I step back and he turns around to face me his face showing that he is in total confusion "That's is why I'm saying, somethings are difficult to understand," I keep ste
Kicking a stone on the road with my palms linked behind my back I grunt low impatiently, I've been waiting a long time and Wales is not out yet."Finally," letting out a loud sigh of relief I walk to him when he comes out from the door in the back yard.I came home from school and asked Wales to meet me in the backyard with the household register. His late arrival made me worry because I thought that someone saw him taking it. I decided not go in because if someone sees me being out from the academy in the morning during the class time I'm sure that I will be in trouble because father won't like it as he needs me to get through the school very badly and being here was the reason why my life changed, but nothing is important when it comes to my goal of avenging. I did not disguise myself for only the sake of my father to get into the school I agreed and did all to take revenge for the death of my loved ones and it can be done only if I change my identity.T
Placing my palms over the wall I push my body behind as I keep a wide step back immediately, I stare at the ground not daring to look at him " I'm sorry," my apology comes out as a mere whisper, I brush my index finger over my lips when the scene which happened few seconds ago flashes in my mind.Urgh...that was my first kiss"I got to hurry," turning around I walk away quickly feeling awkward of the whole situation the most embarrassing part is that my cheeks began to heat up a little.Oh God what will he think about me?...I should explain. I should explain him as soon as possible.Grumbling to myself I reach the way of Mount Tian quickly not realising that I've walked a long way as my mind was completely distracted. Taking a deep breath in I walk up to the mountain, I decided not to take the street way as it is crowded therefore walking in the woods is the only way. Hiding behind a huge a tree I remove the coat which I wore over my black outfit, f
"Is he alright?," I ask anxiously looking at doctor ZongHua who is laying on the bed unconscious and his student treating his wound. His clothes are on the floor which are drenched in blood."I've treated his wound but it will take for him to wake up," he explains looking at his master who is fighting for his life."Is he poisoned?," stepping forward I examine his state I bend low sitting on the floor leaning over the edge of the bed with curled up eyebrows."Yes but I sucked out the poison,” he states dressing his wound."They have been waiting for this day,” getting up from the floor I stare at doctor .Everything seemed planned, they wanted to kill him.But why?"Take him somewhere safe," ordering him I turn around to get the answers today."Where are you going?," stopping in my tracks I turn to my left my eyes moving down to my hand which is held.It's the first time to hear him speak and it s
I observe his every single action being cautious as his behaviour after knowing what I need is doubtful. He glances at me slowly and throws the jar towards me in a blink of an eye, sliding to my left over the bench I stand up and kick the person beside me on his stomach letting the ceramic crash on the floor.I spring up from the table knocking it over and causing other men to turn their heads to watch the scene ,in a split second I pull back my arm clenching my fist, I throw it forward with force that knocked on the man I played with backwards when it connected, the dull thud and gasp of breath confirmed that I winded him.The chattering of the crowd fades away when others leave the place I heard someone joining them to help but someone else stopped him informing that I'm the fifth prince. That conversation in the background took me off guard as many people in the states didn't know I was the fifth prince because I always maintained a low profile to stay out of
Sitting over the wall Feng lei jumps down and hides himself behind the huge trunk of the tree.Placing his palms over the rough trunk he peeps beside it to his left watching the two guards of the main gate walking around. He flinches when the sound of something thud on the land gets into his ears, furrowing his eyebrows curiously he turns around slowly, he bites his inner cheek to hold up his laughter."Where were you this late?," He keeps a step forward slowly placing his foot over the dried twigs."Seriously," I let out a loud breath, dusting my palms against each other my arm forward in motion to pull me up" Help me out first.""I was out with XuXu," I utter holding his hand which he moves forward "What are you doing at this hour?," I ask immediately standing on my feet, my voice comes out louder mockingly as my wild thoughts packs up in my mindHe places his palm over my mouth and moves behind the huge trunk of the
Feng Lei's P.O.VPlacing the tray on the table I take my seat, grabbing the steam bun I take a bite of it, a smile makes it's way on my lips in the process of chewing when I think about Wan Ke.He is really interestingI decided to get close to him to know more about him to find out why he is after the death of Duke WenLing and others. That moment when I told him that I know who he is I was not completely sure about it but when I covered his mouth behind the tree I was hundred percent sure it's him. It was the same eyes which holds many stories ,my lips formed into a smile at that moment without my realisation in the thought of finding the person behind the mask.I asked someone to research about him but there isn't much information about him which others know, the main thing was that most of the citizens have no idea that he is the fifth prince as they haven't seen him. He really is good at maintaining a low profile, I should ask some people close to him
Bending I rest my palms over my knees panting, taking deep breaths in and out. Closing my eyes I take a deep breath in and let it out relaxing myself trying cool myself down as I'm soaked in sweat.Running around the imperial school three time is not easy because it's so huge. It's my first time being punished for losing a game. Half of my break is gone in running and being tired, I'm glad that the break is long enough to at least have a short nap to calm myself down as the scene which happened in the woods ten years ago plays in my mind when I run fast.Mom says that I've been traumatized since that incident but I always tell her that I'm fine and I've forgotten about it but I never did. The way WanKe held me while running always flashes in my mind when I run and it makes me breathless so I prefer running slow by keeping my mind calm trying not to take the picture of Wanke covered up with blood."How could you be so bad in running?," Moving my
Looking around cautiously WanKe picks up few stones from the ground which is coated by snow, she reaches up to the wall hanging onto it she throws the stones harder hitting on the wall making noise. WanKe sneaked out of the house after ChengLi left as he didn't allow her to leave without him , she put an act like being in deep slumber and it was successful according to her plan. Everything in her mind right now is to destroy Lord Wen in her own hands.The sound coming from the back yard of the mansion distracts the guards close by, leaving their spot the two guards by the kitchen marches to the back yard to check on it. WanKe lowers her body hiding her figure behind the wall peeping up slowly taking a look at them like a tiger hiding its self behind trees when hunting its prey. She watches them checking around until they arrive to the spot where expect them both to be, the layer of snow over the wall showers down when she leans over the bricks and jumps forward her feet landi
Sitting on her knees on the bare cold ground her eyes never leaving the stone in which Henyu's name is scarped on it. She never moves when she felt warmth of human skin on her right shoulder nor she looked up to see who it is as she knew who it will be."How long are you going to stay here?," ChengLi asks softly, he lets out a low sigh when WanKe remains silent "It will snow soon," he scouts down beside her."I want to be alone for a while," she finally replies her voice soft, almost fragile, as if it and her heart would break at any minute. Perhaps her heart was already broken.ChengLi glances at the grave and back at WanKe who's eyes never left the spot, standing up he taps on her shoulder "Be quick," he requests his voice breaking, passing her another glance he walks away worried about her.The environment captures silence where only the sound of the harsh wind is playing in the background, she blinks her eyes when the cold air stung her face. Sh
Spreading his legs ChengLi's eyes darts in all directions to capture a glimpse of the position of the soldiers around him, he cuts a path of blood in the field slicing through the weak brittle armour. Stepping aside he quickly slides forward and cuts at the arm of a soldier who ran forward to attack him. Pushing the spears away with his sword he stabs him making the blood whoosh out flowing to the white stones on the ground of the yard.FengLei backs away and assumes their stance, taking the offensive he feints an over head stab at the person in front of him making him fall over instantly."ChengLi," HenYu screams when his eyes catches a soldier throwing his spear to the direction where ChengLi is busy with the ones in front of him, HenYu jumps forward as there were no much distance between them as ChengLi tries to cover up HenYu who was about to be defeated.HenYu pushes ChengLi to a side, he tries to move away but his body stiffens when he feels the cold b
(WanKe/XingXing is addressed as SHE)Third Person P.O.VShe falls forward on his chest still standing in his hold. Holding her head Feng Lei bends a little low and lifts her legs away from the floor carrying her bridal style, his eyes fixed on her face his every single part of the body not willing to move away from her. Walking slowly towards the room he places her on the bed, taking the folded bedsheet he spreads it on her body as the weather is getting cold."Everything will be over," he says lifting his left leg he places his knee on the wooden edge and places his hands on the either side of her head leaning over his arms he moves a little closer looking down at WanKe."I want to give you a better place," he speaks in a low voice "When everything is over," lowering his body he leaves a decent distance between them "Let's get marriage," the corners of his lips twitches up a little to a slight smile, moving his down he places a kiss on her forehead
Wanke's P.O.VTaking the sliced meat I put in my mouth longing for the flavours, it's been a while having a good appetite. Placing the chopsticks on the table I close my eyes inhaling a deep breath I lift my eyelids to face both of them who are seated opposite to me their eyes never leaving me which makes me awkward to eat.Yesterday Feng Lei hurried back after the exam informing me that the people of Wen Kingdom are looking for me therefore we moved to a house in the woods which is Henyu's uncle's place, their holiday to the village made the situation easier."Alright, ask me," I lean forward expecting a list of questions from them."What?," HenYu asks curiously."Ask what you all have in your mind. I really cannot eat when you both are staring at me,""What questions?," ChengLi smiles."Fine," I sneer and continue to eat ignoring their stare."I still cannot believe that you are girl," ChengLi blurts examining me
Feng Lei rushes to the house of Jin as soon as the exam is over his heart pounding, rushing upstairs to the private room he stands by the door a weird kind of feeling arising in him when his eyes caught WanKe who is sitting on the bed looking around his expression showing that he is curious of what happened."You are awake," Feng Lei utters his lips twitches up without his intention, he rushes towards WanKe and cups his face with both hands "I was worried," moving closer he places his lips on his forehead."I'm glad that you're awake all were worried about you," he looks down at him his heart clenches when he sees his tearful eyes, he goes to speak but stops when WanKe hugs him abruptly resting his head on his chest staring at an empty space."The one who killed your sister is...,""I know,""How?," His voice comes out low like asking himself, he blinks when his eyes get itchy letting the tears which blurred his vision to flow down his cheeks
Wanke's absence made Feng Lei worry like hell, his eyes never left the entrance of the classroom during the exam expecting to see WanKe appear. In the morning before the exam Feng Lei visited the Wen kingdom mansion but the guards did not let him in, they told him that WanKe is feeling sick and taking rest. He never believed their words as being sick won't be an excuse for him to skip the exam because he has been living for this specific day.Feng Lei walks out of the classroom when the exam is over his mind captured in the thought of WanKe. He has not been practicing for the next day's physical tests as his heart and mind is not with him."Why isn't WanKe back?," HenYu matches FengLei's steps walking beside him in the school yard "It's almost two days and he is not back yet, I'm afraid," the last two words comes out in a low voice worried."I looked for him in the mansion,""And then, was he there?,""I was not even let in, the guards by the
"WanKe here is your band," Feng Lei stops him bringing the band forward."I got to go," WanKe stops before he could keep a step forward when Feng Lei holds his hand, turning around he faces him."What do you mean?," Feng Lei asks his voice sounding stern."I need to go," he wriggles his hand to loosen the grip which cannot be pulled of."There is nothing important more this, You have spent all your life for this moment,""Feng Lei," he stops his actions of removing his hand and looks at him "I wish I could explain but I have to go," he explains pulling his hand off his grip vigorously."Wasn't it your brother's dream," Feng Lei grunts loosing his patience he holds his hand again worrying about what WanKe is going to do. He doesn't want him to regret his move at this moment as he has been living a complicated life all this while just for this moment "What is more important than your dream?," He questions his eyes digging into him."You
XingXing, mother has not given you a perfect life after the death of your father , I couldn't even protect you. As a mother I've not completed my duty even though that I wanted you to be happy and have a life like other girls I couldn't give you that. Your father always told me that you will grow up as a courageous girl like him and sure he is right. He did everything he could in order to protect us and the people but I've done nothing in return for him. Life is about sacrificing but I do not want you to sacrifice anymore. Mother is begging you to leave the state now, don't sit for the examination because we have been fooled. I married the man who killed my husband brutally and I cannot forgive myself for doing it. You lost your father, your brother and your best friend same as that many other people lost their loved ones because of him, because of his greed. I don't know whether what I'm going to do will end this or not but I decided to take back for your father, for the love he ga