Warring Kingdoms: The Tale of the Jade Phoenix and the Dragon Blade

Chapter 64: A Kiss (初戀)

It was late at night. A bright red moon shone bright over the dales and mountains surrounding the Jade Phoenix's Kingdom. Everybody was already asleep. The palace looks peaceful now after the great siege that had happened the other day yet, Wei Yue could not even sleep a wink. He walked all around the palace's royal library and treasury looking for a way to conjure a portal going directly to the Dark Realm and bring RuoMin back. His mind could not concentrate. He was very worried about how the Lunar Empress' disappearance might cause an uprising amongst the mortals and immortals, what's worse is that monsters might become frenzy if RuoMin will not return back to Old Jianghu.

"May I come in?"

"Yes."

Lu Jie went inside the library with her stick guiding her way. She sensed that Wei Yue was very frustrated and decided to sit awhile and talk with him.

"The moon is now painted in blood, is it caused by her highness, disappearance?"

"Yes. It definitely is. Without her, Old Jianghu's peace is threatened. My people will suffer and also all of Old Jianghu because of this. I must find out a way to conjure a portal and bring her back."

"Only demons have the way to conjure portals to the Dark Realm."

"Lu Jie... You are weak. You must not force yourself."

"I have been saved by his highness and I must repay him."

"I do not want to hear those words. Repay because of my kindness? No! If it were to harm your life, then this conversation is over. I will find another way."

With more piles of book in his front, Wei Yue read thoroughly. Everyone he ever cherished is finally here. Zhao Min was gone and he can't afford to lose another one.

"Your highness... I'm sorry if I angered you. I'll go to sleep now."
"Lu Jie... It's alright. I'm sorry for yelling. Go now and sleep."

Lu Jie slowly stood up from her seat and Wei Yue scanned back to the pages of the book that he was reading. Lu Jie walked away gradually until she reached Wei Yue's back. The unsuspecting Wei Yue wasn't expecting anything that would happen next, nor his awareness of the whole thing when...
Lu Jie wrapped her arms around his neck behind him and kissed Wei Yue's head. She had then excused herself and walked outside the room. Wei Yue was left speechless with mouth wide open and eyes staring at the door. His heart beat faster than before and his breath is not like in synch. His mind is going into a trance and his face is turning red...

'W-What's that all about? And what is this feeling? I've never felt this one before... It's strange.'

Wei Yue gulped a saliva before closing the book in his hand and stood up from his seat.

'She... Why is she making me feel this way?'

Wei Yue made his way unto his chamber to sleep and close his eyes. He wanted to forget everything that had happened but it was of no use. All that he could think of was making Lu Jie explain what she had done.

He got up from his bed and took steps going inside Lu Jie's chamber. The door wasn't unlocked so he entered freely and saw her sleeping peacefully. He leaned close to her and tried to touch her face however... He stopped himself and just stared at her instead.

'You will give me an explanation.'
Lu Jie suddenly woke and felt Wei Yue's presence in the room.

"Your-highness?"

"That curse you gave me. What was it called?"

"It's a kiss you're highness... W-What do you want?"