THE CAPTIVATING CROWN PRINCE

CHAPTER 9

"Crown Prince, are you awake?" Wu Wei asked quietly as she stood outside the bedroom. She knew that while the crown prince was resting, he absolutely could not be disturbed. In addition, over the past several days, Wu Wei had discovered one of the crown prince's secrets – he had a hard time getting out of bed in the morning.

Due to the other day's display of intimidation, things were quiet in the residence. But hidden underneath the calm, it wasn't at all peaceful.

Currently, there wasn't a single person within the residence who dared to belittle the crown prince. Many people actually became fearful of him. But after serving him for the past few days, Wu Wei's loyalty never wavered. If anything, she felt even more strongly that he was immeasurably profound.

"Mhm." The crown prince's lethargic voice emerged from inside the bedroom. The voice made people unconsciously admire it.

Wu Wei entered without any further ceremonies. The crown prince didn't like people serving him closely, so she would only tidy up the sleeping quarters. Often times he would do it himself. It made Wu Wei feel warm at heart, especially since his position was so respectable.

Shang Wuxin had already washed and dressed and was watching Wu Wei come in, looking in her eyes. It was just a simple gaze, but it made Wu Wei a bit nervous. The crown prince's eyes were too straightforward and sharp, as if they could see through anything. Wu Wei felt that she didn't want to ever displease him.

"How'd it go?" Shang Wuxin asked coldly, but because of her indifferent tone it didn't sound like a question.

"This servant has found many orphans, as well as soldiers with good aptitudes. I have sent them to the place that You have specified. They're using the Crown Prince's method to train, and the capable ones have received Your martial arts manual." Wu Wei reported while kneeling on the ground.

Ever since the day she became the Crown Prince's personal made, he had let her handle some matters, all of which were very important. She didn't know whether the crown prince actually trusted her that much, or if he just couldn't be bothered to do them himself. However, she did her best to accomplish her tasks perfectly.

Shang Wuxin wasn't disappointed. From the very first time she had laid eyes on the woman who seemed similar to her previous subordinate, she had expected her to be very capable. Just like the former Wu Wei, this one was wise and astute, but until now, she was like a pearl gathering dust. But since Shang Wuxin had taken over, she would clean up that dust and let Wu Wei shine brightly.

"You know martial arts?" Though it was clearly a question, it sounded like a statement. Shang Wuxin seemed to ask at random.

Wu Wei heavily knocked her head on the soft white blanket, but the sound of a 'bang' could be heard from there nevertheless. She spoke in a bit of a panic, "This servant knows martial arts, asking the Crown Prince to punish!" She did indeed know martial arts, and furthermore, her skill wasn't bad. Since the crown prince hadn't asked, she hadn't told him. Because the crown prince was usually so aloof, she felt that if she said it first, she would only end up bothering him. But now that he asked, it seemed as if she had been withholding the truth. She wasn't afraid of getting punished, but she didn't want to have to part from him. He was the master she had sworn her loyalty to.

"Get up," Shang Wuxin said quietly. She wasn't blaming Wu Wei. For her, it was a good thing that Wu Wei had experience in the martial arts. After all, she was her closest subordinate. If she were too weak, she wouldn't be able to survive for long.

Wu Wei stood up, not daring to meet the crown prince's eyes. A large bump had already swelled up on her forehead. Combined with the scar on her cheek, she looked even fiercer, but she was standing there like a child who had done something wrong. Looking at her, Shang Wuxin found the sight rather comical.