Chapter 24: CH 24

“Now? Do you want to follow him in?”

The two guards hidden in the shadows saw the young man walk into the palace where the bath was and once again had a quiet exchange.

“What nonsense are you saying? What if something happens when we don’t follow?”

It wasn’t like he was a girl. What was there to hide? In any case, His Majesty couldn’t discover them.

The two shadows once again sneaked forward. They escaped the watch of the guards and managed to get close to the palace. They had just got past the wall and were going to sneak into the palace bath when they encountered an obstacle.

Their aura was completely locked. An invisible force imprisoned them and neither of them could move! An assassin!

Shadow Nine and Eleven were shocked. They were just about to call others over when a pair of black military boots quietly appeared in front of the two shadows. They recognized these boots. Sure enough. They raised their eyes and met a pair of gray-blue eyes. The eyes were majestic and cold, just like his usual self.

“Lord Si Sheng…”

Shadow Nine saw this and wanted to restore his form, only to hear the man coldly order, “Go out. I’m here.”

The low and indifferent voice revealed unquestionable dominance. The two shadow guards didn’t dare to speak. They nodded slightly and gave a salute before returning along their original path. It was twice as fast as when they came. There was the feeling of fleeing in defeat.

Si Sheng watched their figures disappear outside the wall before retracting his gaze. His eyes fell on the palace behind him.

“I greet Your Majesty!” In the palace, Xu Sili finally arrived outside the bath. The maids had already prepared the supplies. The bath was filled with water, releasing heat and steam to dissipate the cold.

Xu Sili inwardly sighed as he was wrapped in warmth. He saw the maids saluting and waved his hand. “Put the things down and go out. I’ll call you if I need you again.”

The clear and gentle voice of the young man was full of careless laziness.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The maids didn’t resist. They put the things next to the bath and politely left. After going out, they smoothly closed the door. It became quiet and only Xu Sili was left in the large room. He looked at the large, empty bath in front of him and slightly curved his lips.

The outer robe was taken off and fell gently to the ground. His footsteps approached the bath and pieces of clothing kept falling. There was so much steam that it concealed the white figure. The tender white feet were taut. As the toes lightly touched the bath water, ripples formed. Then the feet completely entered the water. They lowered step by step until the entire white figure was in the water.

A faint sigh filled the empty room, lingering under the domed roof. Xu Sili leaned against the side of the bath contentedly, eyes slightly squinted as he felt his body covered in warmth. All the fatigue and cold in his body dissipated.

Soaking in a bath was really a great enjoyment of life. He felt his entire body melting into the water and floating.

The heat confused him a bit. Since he was physically exhausted, it brought about a sense of dizziness. Nevertheless, he didn’t care too much. He leaned back lazily against the bathtub, silver hair scattered around him. Half of it was in the water, floating in the hot water.

He fixed his hair and his eyes inadvertently swept across his chest. The white skin still had some red and purple bruises and it was a bit painful. This was left behind from last night when he was trampled on by Si Sheng on the throne.

Xu Sili pursed his lips, eyelids half lowered. His good mood instantly became angry and depressed. This guy’s foot was so heavy and he was really merciless. In addition…

Xu Sili raised his legs again, pressing against the still aching ligaments while scolding Si Sheng repeatedly in his heart.

Just wait. Once I am stronger than him, I will be sure to place these all over his body.

So what about stepping on his face? It didn’t hurt or was itchy at all.

Xu Sili snorted coldly and barely calmed down his mood. He saw the plate of fruits the maid had left next to him so he turned around, lay against the edge of the bath and grabbed a grape, stuffing it in his mouth.

He was too lazy to move. He lay on his stomach while tasting the grapes. It was so comfortable… too comfortable to move…

The young man’s thoughts were leisurely and he gently sang a song. This was his favorite song. It was a lazy tune like a cat bathing in the sun in winter. It was bright, warm and so beautiful…

He didn’t know that somewhere on the beams of the palace building, a figure appeared. The gray-blue eyes watched him indifferently. This lasted until the moment he heard the song. Waves abruptly surged in his eyes like a hurricane sweeping over a calm sea and created layers of waves.

It wasn’t known how much time passed before the palace bath returned to silence. The young man singing the song had stopped. He lay on the edge of the bath with his eyes closed, as if he had fallen asleep. The palace bath was silent and empty, with only the sound of water dripping down from time to time.

The man on the beams also calmed down. He stared at everything below him before flashing and appearing silently beside the bath. He was just about to approach when his ears moved slightly.

Knock knock.

Outside the palace bath, a maid held clothes and knocked on the door. “Your Majesty, you can’t soak for too long or you will faint. Let us come in and help you change clothes.”

“Your Majesty? Your Majesty?”

No response was heard for a long time. The maids exchanged looks. Then one knocked on the door again and listened carefully. Previously, she could vaguely hear singing. Now it was quiet and there wasn’t even the slightest sound.

“His Majesty won’t be in trouble, right?”

The maids looked at each other before one of them with a significantly higher level gritted her teeth. She planned to push open the door directly. His Majesty was kind. Even if they collided with each other, he probably wouldn’t treat her too badly. However, if something was wrong with His Majesty then it wouldn’t be as simple as being punished.

Just as she was about to push open the door, she suddenly heard a cry. What was going on? She followed the sound and found that a blond-haired man in a military uniform had appeared on the promenade at an unknown time.

“Lord Si Sheng!” She also exclaimed before saluting with the other maids.

Si Sheng would live in the palace from today to protect His Majesty’s safety—this matter had spread throughout the palace in just one day. Seeing him at this moment, the maids and guards didn’t doubt his presence. They looked at him with admiration and worship.

Si Sheng came to the door of the palace bath without incident. He heard the maids tell him about the current situation and nodded casually. Then he glanced at the clothes they were holding and told them softly, “I’ll go in. It isn’t convenient for you.”

“Yes, Lord Si Sheng.” A maid held up the tray in her hand. Once he took it, she stepped back respectfully.

Si Sheng pushed open the door. He walked in and the door behind him slowly closed, shutting out the maids’ eager gazes. He hung the clothes in his hands on the hanger and came to the bath again, looking at the young man who was asleep on the edge of the bath. He watched quietly for a moment before taking off his military jacket and boots. Then he stepped into the bath and approached the slender figure.

This time, no one interfered with him. There was the sound of water flowing as he approached the young man. He held the slim arms and carefully pulled so the young man was leaning against his arms.

Gray-blue eyes stared at the young man deeply. Even now, the young man had his eyes closed. His white face was flushed and his originally ivory complexion was steamed pink. The young man who usually faced him with cold eyes was currently unguarded and lying quietly in his arms, well-behaved and docile.

Si Sheng pursed his lips and didn’t continue to delay in the water. He bent down slightly, placed his arms under the young man’s legs and lifted him up sideways. The sloshing of the water became even louder. With this background noise, the man walked out of the bath and pulled a bathrobe off the shelf to wrap around the young man’s body, covering the alluring scenery.

The confused Xu Sili felt that something was wrong. He wanted to open his eyes but he was too sleepy. He was tired and wanted to sleep…

He was exhausted due to excessive use of the Star Network. Although he had slept, he hadn’t fully recovered. Later, he tested Si Sheng’s sword skill and over consumed his physical strength. Now he was asleep and didn’t want to wake up at all.

In the end, he let himself go. He even dreamed that he was back in bed. He stretched out his arms, took a ‘pillow’ into them and comfortably rubbed against it.

Si Sheng’s movements paused. At this moment, he had come to the side hall with the little emperor in his arms. A bed was set up here. If a person didn’t want to go back to their bedroom after taking a bath, they could rest here.

The moment he put the young man on the bed, the young man suddenly stretched out his arms to hold Si Sheng’s shoulders and rub against his cheek affectionately. The young man’s eyes were narrowed slightly like a cat stealing fish.

Si Sheng’s body slightly stiffened and the ears under the blond hair turned red. A long time passed before he slowly relaxed. He placed his hand on top of the young man’s hair hesitantly before frowning slightly when he touched the wet hair. It wasn’t known what movements he did but his hand caressed the young man’s silver hair. Then he removed it and a small water ball hung in his palm.

Meanwhile, the young man’s hair had become dry and fluffy. He pinched the palm of his hand and the water ball splashed around, turning into the invisible water elements and dissipating in the air.

After finishing all of this, Si Sheng’s eyes once again fell on Xu Sili’s face. He reached out and gently stroked the cheek with his fingers. The abnormal blush on the young man’s face had faded away and changed back to his original white complexion.

“You are ‘him’, aren’t you?”

Si Sheng gazed at the young man, his voice low and hoarse. It was like a traveler who had walked for a long time in the desert and was feeling despair when he saw the oasis. However, he was afraid it was just a mirage.

“Or…” The man’s voice abruptly became gloomy and his eyes filled with the pent up desire to destroy everything. “Did he also sing that song for you? He also… taught you?”

Si Sheng stared at the young man below him, trying to get an answer. However, he had too little information. He was just a plaything that Lord God teased whenever remembering about him. Once Lord God lost interest, he was abandoned without any thought. Si Sheng waited in that dark and lonely world for several years. It wasn’t easy to regain the light but he had long lost ‘His’ favor.

Si Sheng’s hands uncontrollably caressed the young man’s neck. He felt hatred and resentment, but he couldn’t restrain his desire. Lord God…

Why wasn’t ‘He’ willing to appear again or even say a word to Si Sheng? Did he do something wrong? He often felt such confusion but he couldn’t think of an answer. Could this new emperor answer him?

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Si Sheng’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Before he could move any further, the young man suddenly frowned. Xu Sili groaned uncomfortably before violently using force. Si Sheng was caught off guard and his entire face was buried in this person’s neck. His lips were… kissing the tender skin.

The young man hooked his legs over Si Sheng’s waist and moved his hands from the back of the neck to cradle Si Sheng’s head instead. He rubbed his palms through the blond hair and patted it soothingly.

Then everything quieted down. Si Sheng’s lips still touched the young man’s shoulder and neck. The faint scent of milk lingered at the tip of his nose. He could feel the blood flowing under the young man’s tender skin and the carotid artery that was beating slightly.

Thump thump.

There was the sound of the heart beating. However, in the end, he couldn’t tell who that intense sound belonged to…

***

Early in the morning, Xu Sili woke up from his sleep. He slept very deeply last night and dreamt of the golden retriever he had raised before disturbing him and making him unable to sleep. Thus, he had to hold the dog in his arms before it settled down.

In his previous life, the dog had died of old age before his accident. Xu Sili was thinking of his childhood playmate when he noticed the strange room. He was lost for a moment before suddenly sobering up.

Fu*k, where was this place?

He turned to sit up. He looked around at the empty, strange palace room and scratched his head in a daze. As he moved, the quilt slipped down his body, revealing his white neck. Simultaneously, the cold attacked and he shivered.

Xu Sili blinked. Huh? Why was he naked? Then he noticed the robe placed at the end of the bed and the communication device that he took off last night neatly placed on top of it.

He still hadn’t figured out the situation but it seemed it wasn’t dangerous. He had encountered consecutive dangers since entering this world so he was a bit scared. It should be that he had fallen asleep last night when taking a bath and was placed in this bedroom?

Xu Sili was thinking this as he got up, moved to the end of the bed and took the robe. Then he found…

Huh? His ligaments didn’t hurt any longer? Xu Sili sat upright and touched the inner side of his leg. Yesterday, there was still some pain but now he didn’t feel it at all. He also noticed that the bruises on his chest had completely disappeared. His skin was white and tender and showed no traces left.

His lips curved slightly and then he became a bit disoriented. In his mind, a scene abruptly flashed—

A man’s palm gently stroking his chest…

“Your Majesty?” A voice from outside interrupted Xu Sili’s thoughts and his mind returned. It was just a flash of a scene and he could no longer grasp it. He thought about it again but couldn’t remember the scene just now.

Forget it. He couldn’t remember.

Xu Sili gave up. The voice outside called out again and he answered. Then he grabbed the robe and put it on. He got down and didn’t find any slippers, so he walked out barefoot.

It turned out that this was where he took a bath last night. Currently, the water had been drained, leaving only some water puddles at the bottom of the pool that sparkled in the sun.

Xu Sili couldn’t help looking at the sky. Of course, he couldn’t see the sky because it was blocked by the ceiling. The sunlight came in through the glass windows. He remembered that in Game of the Gods, there was an oversized open air bath in Si Sheng’s castle. It would be great if he could take a bath there. Last night’s experience was a bit stuffy and it wasn’t particularly airy.

Xu Sili thought about this while walking out of the hall. He breathed in the fresh air outside and couldn’t help stretching lazily. He felt refreshed when he woke up. It was so comfortable.

“Your Majesty, do you want me to take you to wash up?” The maid behind him was called Jenna. She previously served Snow Roland and was an ordinary person. Right now, she bowed her head slightly and asked respectfully.

“Yes.” Xu Sili nodded and followed her to wash up. Then he thought of something and asked, “Has Joan already gone to the academy?”

Jenna thought about it and replied, “His Highness is served by Natasha and this servant isn’t very clear. However, I heard that the Elementalist Academy has early classes that require students to arrive by 6 o’clock.”

The Elementalist Academy was a place to train soldiers and they couldn’t tolerate delicate flowers. Students received strict training from an early age. At this point, the academy was doing very well.

Xu Sili glanced at the time. It was already past 7 o’clock and Little Joan must’ve been at the academy for over an hour. It was so hard…

Xu Sili had wanted to have breakfast with him. Well, it looked like today was another lonely day.

Xu Sili pursed his lips slightly as he sat in the empty dining room and looked at the long table with white tablecloths that could accommodate dozens of people. Then he ate the not-so delicious breakfast. He decided to eat a few mouthfuls and end it quickly.

Xu Sili took a bite of white bread before picking up the only thing that suited his taste buds, the milk, and took a sip. He thought of something and asked Jenna next to him, “By the way, did I fall asleep when I took a bath last night?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Xu Sili was a bit embarrassed. “It was really hard on you.”

“Your Majesty, it is an honor to serve you. And…” Jenna hesitated before continuing. “Last night, you were carried out by Lord Si Sheng.”

She remembered that when the marshal came out, he was wet and it seemed like he had been in the water.

“Cough—cough cough cough—” Xu Sili wasn’t prepared and accidentally choked. He suddenly coughed violently.

What the hell? Si Sheng carried him out? He wasn’t wearing clothes! Fu*k, why was it that guy?

Xu Sili’s heart was messed up. The more he thought about it, the more he coughed. His face was red from coughing and tears were coming out of his eyes. Jenna saw this and hurriedly came forward to gently pat him on the back, helping him.

She had only patted his back twice when she suddenly stiffened. An inexplicable feeling made Jenna stop. She turned her head stiffly and saw a figure at the door, gray-blue eyes watching her. Or to be precise, the young emperor beside her.

“Lord Si Sheng.” Jenna hesitantly put away her hand and retreated to the side respectfully.

Xu Sili had managed to smooth out his breathing. Now he heard these words and couldn’t help looking in the direction of Jenna’s salute. He saw the familiar figure standing there. He stared at Si Sheng with a bit of annoyance. Only this time, the man avoided his gaze. His eyes shifted to the side. Then he slightly lowered his eyelashes and he saluted Xu Sili. “Your Majesty, good morning.”

He looked respectful, graceful and gentle. There were no signs of madness or violence.

Xu Sili pursed his lips, not wanting to pay attention to this person. He lowered his eyes, picked up the white bread again and ate it slowly. Who would’ve thought that the chair next to him would move? The tall man sat on his right hand side and had such a strong sense of existence that Xu Sili found it hard to ignore him.

Xu Sili glanced sideways unhappily. “What are you doing sitting here?”

“I am accompanying Your Majesty to eat.” Si Sheng didn’t look at him while answering casually.

“I don’t want to eat with you.” Xu Sili snorted coldly.

“However, I want to.” The man’s calm words made Xu Sili feel startled. He stared at Si Sheng like this was the first time they were meeting. Si Sheng finally met his gaze. The gray-blue eyes were deep and charming and at this moment, they were slightly curved as he smiled.

“Can I? Your Majesty.” He requested softly.

Xu Sili saw the light smile on this person’s face and pinched his fingers slightly. There was some quiet in the palace. The two people stared at each other for a long time. Finally, Xu Sili picked up his slightly cool milk and drank it as a disguise. “Eat if you want. Don’t talk to me!”

Si Sheng nodded while still smiling. Then he glanced at Jenna. “I have to trouble you.”

Jenna was secretly watching the emperor and the marshal in a daze. Once she heard Si Sheng’s words, she bowed quickly. “Yes, Lord Si Sheng. Please wait a moment.”

It didn’t take long for her to set the tableware for Si Sheng. Then she inquired, “Lord Si Sheng, do you want milk or coffee?”

Si Sheng glanced at the little emperor who was drinking milk and his lips slightly curved. “Milk.”

“Yes, Lord Si Sheng.”

Jenna noticed his gaze and blinked. She didn’t dare say anything and skillfully filled a glass with milk for him. Si Sheng picked up the milk and took a sip. It was a bit sweet. It was…

The smell of milk on the little emperor.

He lowered his eyes and ate breakfast silently. The meal was very quiet. Although Si Sheng was obedient and didn’t talk to him, Xu Sili was still a bit restless. This guy had a great sense of presence.

Xu Sili didn’t know the reason. He was going to hastily finish breakfast but he ended up eating everything in a daze. He even felt a bit bloated. After drinking the last mouthful of milk, Xu Sili put down the glass and was ready to slip away.

Too weird! The current atmosphere made him feel very strange. It was better to withdraw as soon as possible to see how the songs he placed on the Star Network last night did. Then he would find Xiao Wu to talk about the outside world.

“Take it slowly.” He wanted to run away but was stopped by Si Sheng. The man’s gray-blue eyes were staring at him. First, there was surprise and then a smile flashed.

For some reason, Xu Sili felt that this smile was more sincere than the previous one. Under his puzzled gaze, the man took out a handkerchief and handed it to him. Xu Sili blinked, not understanding what this person was doing.

Si Sheng looked a bit helpless. He sighed softly, reached out to hold Xu Sili’s arm and pulled him over. In Xu Sili’s eyes, he raised his handkerchief and carefully wiped the milk foam above the young man’s mouth…

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