Scent of Cherry Blossoms (Ongoing)

Chapter 15 - An Arrangement (part 3)

The sun was waning in the horizon. A blushing yellow and orange was splashed across the sky. Tian Jin was sitting at his work desk while a servant stood silently at the side. He set the last scroll down on the table and sighed. At that moment, the beautiful notes of "Spring River Flower Moon Night" floated into the hall from the distance.

Tian Jin turned his head to look in the direction of the music and contemplated. The servant at the side quickly explained, "It seems to be coming from the pavilion in the south garden. Perhaps it is Prince Consort Ming. It was reported that Prince Consort Ming is fond of the guzheng and guqin. Shall I-"

Tian Jin touched his lips with his index finger, "Ssssh". He closed his eyes and listened to the music of the quzheng playing. Soon "Spring River Flower Moon Night" ended and "Autumn Moon Above Calm Lake" began playing. He continued to silently listen.

A few minutes later, the music ended, and everything was still. Tian Jin opened his eyes and stared longingly towards the direction of the south pavilion. He gave a drawn-out sigh.

"Meng Yi, did I go about this the wrong way?" The look on Xiao Ming's face still stabbed at his heart. What should he do? All he wanted was to have this man by his side and to treasure him in the palm of his hands.

"Yes." The servant Meng Yi curtly said without icing his words.

Tian Jin gestured for him to continue.

Unlike Lai Zhihao, Meng Yi was not only a servant within his manor but also a secret henchman who he kept at his side as his right hand. He was similar to Zeng Fang; however, Tian Jin trusted Meng Yi more due to his reliable, honest and frank character. Whatever Tian Jin ordered him to do in the past, Meng Yi has always completed them perfectly without flaws.

"You are a proud prince of the Red Star Kingdom. From the past to the present, you have always gotten what you wanted. There was no need to consider others. Naturally, you suck at considering how others feel. For you, as long as you have what you want, everything else doesn't matter."

Tian Jin stared dangerously at Meng Yi, but silently listened. What was said about him was indeed true. Meanwhile, Meng Yi acted like he didn't see anything and blandly continued.

"For example, in the case of Prince Consort Ming, you are also like this. You want him so you got him. Now, you are satisfied. What about him? As a man, he was forced to enter a homosexual marriage out of the blue. His prospects and offspring vanished like smokes. How can he remain steady and cherry? If this were you, would you be happy?"

A frown marred Tian Jin's forehead.

Meng Yi continued on, "Not only that, your supposed 'husband' wants to be intimate with you. You don't even know that guy well. Plus, you don't have any good feelings for him. Can you take this?"

Tian Jin's frown deepened. "But, I treat him very well."

"You treat him very well? So what? Is he supposed to feel grateful and love you back?"

"This...," Tian Jin touched his forehead, not knowing what to say. Was he this bad? Xiao Ming must hate him a lot.

"Should I continue?" Asked Meng Yi.

Tian Jin waved his hand, "No need."

At this time, they both heard some people coming. Those people stopped outside the hall and Lai Zhihao's voice called out, "Your highness, the young Lord Liang is here to see you."

Tian Jin replied, "Let him in."

Lord Liang entered the hall and made his way to sit in one of the chairs in front of the desk. Tian Jin stared at the young lord and raised one brow.

"Yaozu, what are you here for?"

Liang Yaozu sat in a relaxed posture. He cocked his head and smirked at Tian Jin. "After what this friend did for you, are you planning to cut our brotherly ties?"