Romancing the Son of Heaven

Stratagem 8: ... Don't Take Chances with Your Rivals (8)

Even though Jing He moved away, a certain someone wouldn't give up. Qiu Ling naturally followed suit, still clasping his hands gently.

Jing He's gaze flickered and he glanced over to where his father and the Heavenly Guards stood. "Long ... Longjun." His father's face was already red from rage and he seemed like he was only one step away from attacking the dragon king himself. The Heavenly Guards didn't look much better either. It seemed he'd have to make the dragon king stop or this would turn out estranging their two races.

Before he could react though, the guards had already moved. They rushed over and a dozen spears pointed at the dragon king's throat, daring him to continue with his wayward behavior.

Qiu Ling didn't care though. He even pulled Jing He's hands closer and leaned forward, closing the distance between them a bit more. Jing He couldn't help but look up to see what this man intended to do.

Around them, the Heavenly Guards' faces flushed red. This ... this really was too much! What did the dragon king think he was doing!

From the back, their closeness seemed even more offensive. The Heavenly Emperor gnashed his teeth and shook his fist at Qiu Ling. "What do you think you are doing with our son, Longjun? Get your hands off him right now! Is the crown prince of the Nine Heavens someone you can touch so easily?!"

Qiu Ling was unimpressed. That old man could roar all he wanted. He wouldn't let his beloved go now that he had finally made his way over! Especially not if that other guy was still loitering around. Mn, he should show his beloved just how much he loved him!

Qiu Ling lowered his voice and caressed the beautiful hands he was holding with his thumb. "You know, I sent Fu Min over with a message for you. I don't know what happened. It seems he couldn't find you? So I thought ... Why shouldn't I come over myself? I hope you don't mind. The truth is, I just couldn't wait to see you again. You know, your smile is haunting me. Last night —"

A big hand grabbed onto his wrist and plucked his hands off his beloved before he could finish his touching story. Qiu Ling furrowed his brows and whirled around to the troublemaker. His eyes blazed when he saw that it was actually the man that had dared to spend time alone with his Jing He.

Ugh! This bastard! It seemed he wanted to challenge him! Then please go ahead! That way, he would at least have a valid reason to rip him apart. Nobody would be able to say anything against it!

Killing intent radiated off him, making Jing He shudder but Qiu Ling was unable to retract it. Even though he was sure nothing had happened between Jing He and that man, Qiu Ling was prepared to fight for his beloved. That guy certainly wouldn't have come near his beloved if he didn't have some intentions toward him! But this would end here. He wouldn't give him any chances. Jing He was his. Nobody else could have him.

Qiang Yan smiled wryly. "Longjun. Care to tell me what you are trying to do to my nephew?"

"Hah?" Qiu Ling blinked, not understanding what this person meant.

Qiang Yan snorted. So once again, the dragon king hadn't recognized him. Ah, if he wasn't used to this already, he might have been miffed. Well, he should try and save some face for him. After all, it truly seemed as if Jing He's heart was slowly warming up to this man. This person might turn into his nephew-in-law sometime in the future. "I'm afraid we haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet. I'm the God of War, Qiang Yan, the Heavenly Empress' brother. So, I'm Jing He's uncle."

Qiu Ling blanked. Jing He's ... uncle? So the strange man that Fu Min had reported about was actually part of his beloved's family? Qiu Ling's gaze flitted about. "Oh. I ..." He glanced at Jing He who was looking uncomfortable and couldn't help but feel indignant. This stupid Fu Min! He had actually made him look bad in front of Jing He! Ugh, he'd have to go and teach him a lesson! "I didn't want to do anything. I just came by to say hello. I ... actually, I have something really important to do now." He gave a strained smile, turned around and dashed away, leaving the Nine Heavens as fast as he had come. Mn, Fu Min really, really deserved a beating right now!