Love Sword

Chapter 51

Xiang Ning strolled the market to his content, the gentle night wind blew on his face leaving him feeling extra refreshed. He turned around and smiled at Ping Shi.

'Thank you for bringing me here, it took my mind off a lot of things that is going on right now.' He exclaimed in excitement.

Ping Shi stared at his loved one giggling and being happy in front of him. His face lit up and was about to let out a chuckle when his face darkened as he saw something behind Xiang Ning.

In a split second he appeared next to his little prince and grabbed his waist. Xiang Ning felt a strong grip on his body as he was pulled away from where he was standing to the side of the road.

A cart filled with oranges being carried my really fast galloping horses past by. The carriage man shouted an apology as the cart zoomed away into the distance and out of sight.

Xiang Ning's heart is beating so fast, his life just flashed before his eyes. If Ping Shi had not pulled him away and rescued him, he would have been ran over by that cart. Who knew if his body would still be in tact after that kind of horrific accident.

Ping Shi glared at the cart in the distance, his jaws were bit down and his heart too, was beating fast. Not because he was scared of a mere orange cart but he was scared for Xiang Ning.

This little prince meant more to him than the world, he don't know what he would do without this young prince.

Xiang Ning stepped back a little from Ping Shi's embrace, catching the attention of the taller man. Ping Shi looked at Xiang Ning. Noticing that the young man is in state of shock and fear, he felt a strong urge to break that orange cart carriage man's neck.

He wanted to eliminate everything that causes a single displeasure to Xiang Ning.

He sighed and raised his hand to ruffle the head of the prince.

'Don't worry, if I'm still alive, nothing can hurt you.'

Hearing these comforting words leaving the mouth of a man with such good looks and great capabilities like Ping Shi, any young lady would swoon. Same goes for Xiang Ning who had never had any type of comfort and reassurance ever since he was a kid, of course he would be moved.

Xiang Ning felt mushy in his heart, a bit shy.

Ping Shi smiled gently

'I promise on my life.' He added another sentence.

Xiang Ning smiled and nodded

'Thank you.'

Ping Shi grabbed one of Xiang Ning's hands which caused the younger to look up. He grabbed the jade bracelet he got and put it on for Xiang Ning. The prince looked at the wrist that belongs to him which has a jade bracelet on.

The jade bracelet is obviously a fake. The jade is not made of good quality and being sold along street vendors in a small deserted town like this, of course it does not compare to the luxuries he experienced behind those royal palace walls.

Even though he was not showered with love and care, he was a prince after all. Some small luxuries of course he had a handful. Yet at this moment, he felt a churning in his stomach.

This single fake jade bracelet suddenly has more value to him than all the treasures in the world.

It was gifted to him.

He never got any gifts before except some small ones from his sister. He grinned widely and threw himself into the arms of Ping Shi.

'Thank you A'Shi!!!'

Ping Shi was loaded with glee as he hugged the prince tightly in his arms. His heart was contented and he continued to smile.

Under the tree in the distance, masked man is watching all of this.

———

A loud laughter is breaking out from inside the extravagant chamber belong to Hu Long. He sat with his eyes narrowed, the dangerous smile hang off his lips.

In his arms is a naked beauty who is no other than Xie Ting Ting. Her face is a sharp contrast to the man she is being held with. A frown with such dangerous glare is written all over her face, displeased.

'So you're saying to me that the little bastard actually dared to hide Jin Shan's lover face from me? Protected him, and even is in love with him as well?' Asked Hu Long through gritted teeth towards his subordinate.

The subordinate whom has always hated Ping Shi smirked underneath his black mask. He has been waiting to pull that kid off his high and mighty altar in the Hu clan. He always hated how talented, how favored he is.

'Yes, your lordship.' He replied

Hu Long smirked and stared down at his lover.

'Ting Ting did you hear? That Jin Shan of yours is in love with a male beauty and so is my bastard servant.'

Hu Long's eyes darkened a few degrees.

'If he dares to do this to me, I would not hesitate to do everything in my power to make him suffer.' Whispered Hu Long.

'You!' He shouted at the kneeling man in front of him who bowed upon being addressed by his lord.

'Go capture that little beauty and that bastard back. The show is about to start.'

———

Xiang Ning took a sniff of the flower in his hand which was gifted to him by Ping Shi while walking back. The sweet smell permitted through his nostrils as he smiled.

Ping Shi walked beside him and did not say anything until they reached the inn that they will be staying in. As Xiang Ning was guided towards the room, he turned around and smiled at Ping Shi, his eyes shining brightly.

'Thank you for today, goodnight A'Shi.' He said

Ping Shi nodded with a small smile and watched as Xiang Ning walked into the room. He then followed in and closed the door.

He turned around and was met with a confused look from the younger.

'Why are you also in here? Aren't you going to sleep?' Asked Xiang Ning in confusion.

'Yes little prince, this is my room.' Ping Shi said leisurely.

Xiang Ning flinched and was shocked, so he was the one who was confused that this is his room? How could he embarrass himself this much?

'I'm so sorry!' He then turned around and was about to open the door to leave when a bigger hand gently held onto his small one that is holding the door knob.

The rock hard chest of the man behind him brushed against his back and the manly scent belonging to Ping Shi filled his nose. This scent, Ping Shi smells so good.

Soft and gentle breath sprayed over his ears, turning them red. A hoarsely deep voice belonging to Ping Shi sounded:

'This is also your room, darling.'

To Be Continued...