Love Sword

22

He Chang did not say anything but continued to watch the boy in anger and annoyance.

The boy sighed and took his mask off, revealing a youthful face with a significant amount of beauty. This young seedling would sure grow into a handsome man in the future.

'Brother Shan, don't be angry. I'm only here on mom's orders.' Said Jin Xuan, his smile mischievous.

He Chang turned his head away and took a drink from the teacup beside him.

'How did you find me?' He asked in an annoyed tone.

Jin Xuan giggled and poured himself a cup of tea as well.

'How can I not find my own brother? You're asking such a ridiculous question.' Said Jin Xuan.

Bang!

Jin Xuan choked on his drink as He Chang dropped his fist down on the table harshly.

'What I mean is, how did you know it was me?' Gritted He Chang, seething with anger.

Jin Xuan laughed nervously as he put the teacup down. Sure he's not that scared of his mom but he is kind of scared of his big brother.

'Haiya! How difficult could it be? My brother, Jin Shan, is such an unparalleled martial artist. Even with that old rickety mask hiding your true face, I could still find you. There were new bodyguards being appointed into Chang'An royal palace. Considering the fact that you once told me something about you liking the princess of Chang'An. I reckon you've gone there to pursue her. Plus, your fighting skills were too exceptional to be a normal bodyguard. Furthermore, even with that ordinary facial mask to cover your face, you still exude so much beauty. I wouldn't mistaken you anywhere!'

Jin Xuan abruptly poured out strings of compliments towards He Chang, hoping that his brother won't slice his head off. He knows his brother full well, whatever he does, he does not like it when someone from home interrupts him.

He Chang looked at his mischievous brother and sighed. He really cannot handle this handful of a brother of his. If it weren't for the fact that he'd been spending his whole life learning martial arts and his five senses are very keen, he wouldn't even confront his brother here in this inn filled with other people.

Fortunately, he can detect someone's presence in a mile distance. This is the exact reason why he knows that no one is eavesdropping on them and he knows if someone is near and how strong that person's martial arts is.

He'd sense his brother following him ever since they left Da Dong to go on the journey but did not plan to expose him. However, his troublesome brother actually purposely drop his favorite star stone in front of Xiang Ning to cause trouble!

He really needs to teach this kid a lesson.

'Brother Shan, why do you even need to cover your face? You're just pursuing a girl, none of the people here knows your face as the Jin clan's heir either. It's a great weapon to win your crush's heart you know?'

'How dumb are you?' Asked He Chang.

Jin Xuan raised his eyebrows in confusion.

'I don't like that princess.' Said He Chang, or should we say, Jin Shan.

'You don't? Why did you go through so much trouble to come here then? Even angering mom.' Said Jin Xuan with even more confusion.

'What I want is the ten thousand years old ice flower in the king of Chang'An possession. I came disguised as a bodyguard and showed fake affections to the princess. I know there are spy guards following her everywhere, every moves from her will be reported to the king. Who would the father trust his daughter with the most? The person who would die for her. And who would die for her? Of course, it has to be someone who is madly in love with her. Putting on the pretense was the best way to gain the king of Chang'An's trust.'

Jin Xuan clapped his hands hastily.

'Of course! My brother has always been smart, how could be suddenly fall for a random girl? No wonder why you were so pissed when she made you the bodyguard of her brother instead. It wasn't that you're mad you couldn't be with her, you're just mad you are interrupted with your mission.' Said Jin Xuan with a relaxed face.

Jin Shan nodded.

'Talking about her brother. That little prince is really beautiful and cute! He can't be that older than me. Brother, if I quickly grow up, will he give me a chance?' Asked Jin Xuan with a smile.

However, the smile was immediately knocked out of his face when he saw the death glare sent to him by Jin Shan.

He cleared his throat

'Brother can I see your face? I miss your handsome face so much!' He changed the topic cleverly and began complimenting his brother again.

Jin Shan chuckled

'Smart rascal!'

Without hesitating, Jin Shan lifted his palm to rest it on his face. In a matter of second, the skin on face peeled off and the human skin mask was taken away.

This action revealed the real face belonging to Jin Shan, the Jin clan's heir.

He really is deserving of the title 'the prince of the Jin's'. His face is beautifully structured as if carved by god. Sharp sword like eyes that belonged to He Chang was still there. The rest of his face changed completely.

The appearance belonging to the Jin's clan heir is very broodingly handsome, surely any young maidens who sees this person will immediately fall for him.

Jin Xuan, whose face is a quarter similar to Jin Shan, smiled.

'Brother, to be honest, I'm here to deliver mom's message. You are to return before the grand gathering of clans which is about in three weeks time.'

Jin Shan drummed his fingers slowly, seemingly pondering over something.

'A'Xuan, you know clearly why right?' He asked, his face showing a little displeasure.

Jin Xuan smirked

'Of course I know what mom is thinking. She wants to matchmake you with the youngest daughter of the PuXiang Xie clan. Xie Ting Ting.'

Jin Shan took another sip of the tea in his hand.

'And what do you think my answer is going to be?' Asked Jin Shan again, face neutral.

Jin Xuan sighed

'Even if you want to refuse the engagement, you should still be present at the gathering of clans. The Jin clan is one of the four major clans, our heir must join no matter what.' Complained Jin Xuan, his hand reaching to grab the mooncakes at the center of the table.

Jin Shan lifted his gaze.

'That fact, I know.'

He stood up and rested his hand the hilt of his sword.

'Go and inform mother that I will return. When, I don't know but it will be on time for the grand gathering of clans.'

To Be Continued...