Chapter 15: Chapter 188: Don't You Feel Ashamed?

Chapter 188: Don't You Feel Ashamed?

"Master!" When Yin Xue stood by Yao Mowan's side, everyone saw the blood at the corners of her lips.

"Hmm, it seems my Yin Xiong is still a cut above! Yin Xiong, come out." Looking at Chu Moxin's baring-teeth arrogance, Yao Mowan truly wanted to step up and teach him a lesson; after all, this was her territory!

Suddenly, a black figure landed beside Chu Moxin like a ghost. Yao Mowan looked up and couldn't help but marvel. The Yin Xiong before her had a towering stature and a commanding presence, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. He was a handsome man by all accounts, but his icy expression seemed even colder than Yin Xue's. In particular, his eyes were like a still ancient well, revealing not a single trace of emotion.

"Subordinate Yin Xiong pays respects to Master." Yin Xiong's voice was deep and powerful, making one's heart tremble upon hearing it.

"Mm, well done! This Prince will credit you with a merit. Once we return, I will certainly have Big Brother reward you!" Chu Moxin spoke grandly.

"Chu Moxin, if you have the ability, fight a duel alone. Letting Yin Xiong fight on your behalf—don't you feel ashamed?" From the side, Ye Junqing said with disdain.

"Letting Yin Xiong fight for me is this Prince's ability! Junxiu, this Prince is tired." Chu Moxin retorted indifferently, then stood up and walked toward the palace gates without sparing a single glance at Yao Mowan or Ye Junqing.

"Reporting to the Prince, your subordinate has already ordered the West Wing to be tidied and filled with your favorite *Suxin* Orchids. Please, Your Highness." Huangfu Junxiu walked respectfully to Chu Moxin's side and opened the palace gates for him.

Even after Chu Moxin had left, Ye Junqing remained astonished by Huangfu Junxiu's words.

"Did this Prince hear correctly? A heart like a withered well, without a single ripple—that is the essence of *Suxin*. That brat actually likes *Suxin* Orchids!"

"Has the Prince never heard the principle of 'replenishing what one lacks'?" Yao Mowan let out a soft sigh. Their first battle was a total defeat, and she blamed herself for underestimating the enemy. But who could have imagined a fifteen-year-old child could be so black-bellied? It seemed the saying "one becomes like those one keeps company with" was not without reason. After staying by Chu Mobei's side for so long, even a stone could develop seven orifices, let alone someone sharing the same bloodline.

"It really is so. If I had known, this Prince shouldn't have looked into his eyes or listened to his words; I should have just swung a sword straight at him! What do we do now?" Ye Junqing looked at Yao Mowan with a face full of worry.

"Now... Yin Xue, you return to Fenghu Villa to recover first. While Chu Moxin is here, you do not need to come back." Yao Mowan looked at Yin Xue solemnly and spoke with gravity.

"Master, it is Yin Xue's incompetence that caused you to lose face in front of Chu Moxin." Yin Xue wiped the blood from her lips, her willow-like brows deeply furrowed.

"Do you think I am sending you back to Fenghu Villa because of that?" Yao Mowan reached out to pull Yin Xue closer, a flash of heartache in her eyes. She was speechless; Yin Xue's silence revealed her inner thoughts.

"In my heart, you, Yin Xue, are the greatest hidden guard in this world. Yin Xiong cannot compare at all! I know that even if you were no match for Yin Xiong, it shouldn't have resulted in injury in such a short time. You viewed Yin Xiong as an older brother, which is why you fell for his move. I do not wish to judge Yin Xiong in front of you—after all, hidden guards have their own rules—but what I want to say is that compared to him, I prefer the flesh-and-blood, emotional you!" Yao Mowan gripped Yin Xue's hands tightly, the light in her eyes as brilliant as jewels.

"Master..." Tears welled in Yin Xue's eyes. She hadn't expected Yao Mowan to be able to see through her state of mind at that moment. It was true; if it were a matter of martial arts, she might not have lost to her brother, but she had been too excited. Thinking about how long it had been since they last met, she had truly missed him.

"I am asking you to leave because I fear that bastard Chu Moxin will call Yin Xiong out from time to time to provoke you. I do not care about winning or losing, but I do not want you to be so embarrassed." Yao Mowan looked at Yin Xue meaningfully, a determined curve forming on her lips.

"This subordinate thanks Master for her understanding." Yin Xue cupped her hands in gratitude and then vanished into the shadows.

Once Yin Xue had left, Ye Junqing looked at Yao Mowan with deep meaning.

"Are you truly doing this for Yin Xue's own good?" Based on his past understanding of Yao Mowan, Ye Junqing truly doubted her motives.

"Naturally. My people are not meant to be used as playthings for Chu Moxin to toy with." Yao Mowan leaned down to pick up Xuzi, who was rubbing against her feet, and said leisurely, "Of course, I believe that once Yan Nansheng sees Yin Xue return, he won't remain indifferent, will he?" A cunning light flickered in Yao Mowan's eyes, and the smile on her face was exceptionally sweet.

The next morning at breakfast, as soon as Yao Mowan walked out of her inner chamber, she saw Ye Junqing sitting there with a face full of gloom.

"The Prince rises quite early." Yao Mowan walked leisurely to sit opposite Ye Junqing, glancing at Tingyue to signal her to prepare the meal.

"I haven't slept all night." Ye Junqing spoke despondently, his expression growing increasingly grim.

"Is it because of the Flame Soul Sword?" Yao Mowan had known Ye Junqing for more than a day or two; she knew back then that the precious sword had been personally forged for him by his esteemed master. To him, it held immense significance.

"What should this Prince do to make him return the sword?" Ye Junqing looked up at Yao Mowan, his eyes shimmering like stars.

"No matter what the Prince does, he will not return the sword to you." Yao Mowan stated a cruel fact.

"This Prince will fight him to the death!" Ye Junqing rose indignantly, but just as he was about to leave, Yao Mowan spoke calmly.

"The Prince, please calm yourself. Though he may not be able to give the sword to the Prince, it does not mean he won't give it to Mowan." Her long eyelashes cast shadows over her eyes, concealing the sharp light within her pupils. Hearing this, Ye Junqing sat back down. There had never been a moment when he trusted Yao Mowan so much; it was also because, besides trusting her, he truly had no other path. Was he really supposed to go and risk his life?

Just then, Chu Moxin swaggered in, stretched, and sat down between Yao Mowan and Ye Junqing.

"You two are up quite early. Junxiu, serve me rice." Chu Moxin commanded.

"Your Highness, the imperial chef we brought has already prepared the meal. Why don't you return to eat there?" Huangfu Junxiu suggested cautiously.

"What are you afraid of? Will they poison me? They wouldn't dare with just the two of them! The Great Chu has no capability to go to war with us right now. Just look at that Ye Hongyi to know. I've been here for so long and he hasn't even dared to show his face—isn't it because he's afraid of being toyed with by this Prince? If he had even an ounce of courage, he wouldn't be hiding like a turtle! If even Ye Hongyi is like that, what are those two? Hurry, serve!" Chu Moxin was like a proud peacock, not only spreading all his feathers but also shaking them three times in front of Yao Mowan and Ye Junqing.

Speechless, Ye Junqing took a sharp breath. He desperately wanted to argue and to strike, but he had to admit that every word Chu Moxin said was the truth. On the other hand, Yao Mowan seemed unaffected by Chu Moxin's words, sitting there leisurely and appearing to be in high spirits.

"Do you know what Big Brother instructed this Prince to do before he arrived?" Seeing that Yao Mowan remained unmoved, Chu Moxin leaned in provocatively.

"I am all ears." Yao Mowan did not say much.

"Big Brother said, if you really are a fool, then he might as well just kill you, so you don't embarrass yourself while using Sister Moxin as a cover. If you aren't a fool, he still wants this Prince to kill you, because he doesn't want a second Yao Moxin to appear in the Great Chu. But you are so beautiful, this Prince is a bit reluctant. What should I do?" Chu Moxin thought his words would elicit a look of terror from Yao Mowan, but instead, he received only a sigh from her.