Abandoned Princesses
Boat on Lake that day

The Palace...

"Why haven't the hit men I sent no one back yet?!" Qiao Lan shouted and started biting his thumb.

Ever since he pushed Qiao Rong to death, he felt that his plan had not gone smoothly. Supposedly with the departure of Qiao Rong to Nanshan Village which was only accompanied by three soldiers and one ladyboy, he could finish off Qiao Rong easily. It was the only way that the Emperor could accept the reason for Qiao Rong's death that happened outside the palace.

But he had even waited a week. Not a single letter or code was sent by the assassin leader.

Qiao Lan felt suspicious. Was there anyone who secretly helped Qiao Rong? But Qiao Rong even very rarely left the Yun Pavilion. Even if the girl made contact with the other party, she would definitely know about it soon.

Qiao Lan immediately turned his brain back to immediately tidy up Qiao Rong.

*****

"Your Majesty.. That snake.." Jiang Junwei who had just come kneeled behind the figure of Shen Haofeng who was skinning his hunting fox.

"No. Not yet." Hearing Shen Haofeng's words, Jiang Junwei could only nod. Shen Haofeng will not start a fight where there is a possibility for defeat.

"But.. His Majesty has cultivated so highly. Can't speed up at all..." Jiang Junwei again felt doubtful.

"The pot is over a thousand years old. Do I need to remind you?" Shen Haofeng's cold tone came out. He most dislikes his subordinates questioning the decisions he has made

Jiang Junwei immediately gasped and slammed his head onto the ground. "Hamba didn't mean to doubt His Majesty!"

Shen Haofeng only returned to focus with the skin that was in front of him. Suddenly, he immediately signaled for Jiang Junwei to leave. A moment later, Qiao Rong walked out of his house and cheerfully walked towards Shen Haofeng.

Their relationship could be said to have improved since going to the city a week ago. Qiao Rong was no longer resentful towards Shen Haofeng, nor vice versa, the vocabulary that Shen Haofeng used when speaking to Qiao Rong was now increasing.

"Beautiful fox skin." Said Qiao Rong with sparkling eyes looking at the fox's skin. He could imagine making a robe out of the fox's skin.

"Yes." Yeah." Shen Haofeng replied briefly with a smile on his mouth.

Jiang Junwei who saw Shen Haofeng's smile was surprised. Even during the ten years he had been Shen Haofeng's closest subordinate, that master had never smiled like that at him.

However, Jiang Junwei felt that it was not too bad. At least there is a guarantee that his master will have offspring to continue his legacy in the future. All he was worried about was Qiao Rong. The girl had no protective spirit, not even cultivating could. How would he be able to stand firmly beside his young master later on?

As soon as Shen Haofeng finished hanging those skins in his courtyard, Qiao Rong immediately pulled up his sleeves.

Qiao Rong brought him beside the lake. He had prepared a small wooden boat that he asked Gao Ping for yesterday. Qiao Rong immediately tugged at Shen Haofeng's arm, but it seemed that the young man did not budge in the least.

"Even if you accompany me on a boat you don't want to?" Qiao Rong put on his face. Shen Haofeng felt that his heart had softened by now, as he felt that he could not bear to see Qiao Rong's expression. He finally agreed.

Jiang Junwei who from a distance saw them boarding the boat both felt even more confident that his young master's heart had melted onto Qiao Rong.

Qiao Rong took one of the paddles and held it on the right side of the boat. He also told Shen Haofeng to row the boat on the left.

Shen Haofeng only complied. Then they rowed the boat until it reached the middle of the lake. In the middle of the lake, Qiao Rong started to stop rowing and stood facing the young man.

"Shen Haofeng." Qiao Rong called Shen Haofeng, who immediately turned his head towards him.

"Nh?" Shen Haofeng replied.

"You.. already have a betrothed or lover?" Qiao Rong asked nervously.

"No." Shen Haofeng replied casually.

Inevitably, he must now confess his feelings. This week, he should have been able to see his own feelings clearly. However, his usual confidence he had was nowhere when he started looking at the young man.

Shen Haofeng could only look at him in confusion. He felt strange when he was stared at for so long, but also could not say anything.

The reason Shen Haofeng answered was so easy, was certainly because in his entire life, he had never come into contact with any woman. However, this makes it completely unfamiliar with romantic feelings that can arise from the closeness of women and men.

"Then—" Qiao Rong had not finished saying his words when a whirlpool in the lake appeared and shook the ship so violently.

Qiao Rong who was standing was certainly quick-witted and had no chance to hold on to anything, he immediately closed his eyes and prepared himself to accept the pain. Shen Haofeng who saw him immediately advanced a little to catch him.

However, when Qiao Rong opened his eyes, his lips were already stuck on Shen Haofeng's forehead. Shen Haofeng froze for a moment.

Qiao Rong immediately distanced himself and turned his face to hide his crimson face. Shen Haofeng had not even moved yet so surprised. He has never made such close contact with the opposite sex.

Jiang Junwei who saw the incident while drinking tea immediately choked.

Looking at Shen Haofeng who was still not moving, Qiao Rong wanted to break the silence as well as quickly get away from the awkwardness.

"What water vortex was that? It's very surprising." Qiao Rong tried to open the conversation.

"Fish the Whirl." Hearing Shen Haofeng say that, Qiao Rong coughed.

Whirlfish?! A fish that can even stir the sea once a month is in this lake?! Inner Qiao Rong. He was already very amazed at the creatures in Nanshan Village. There were not enough snakes that he had encountered on the mountain, and navel fish that were in this lake. He also meets the most quiet creature he has ever met, Shen Haofeng.

Qiao Rong immediately paddled back and ignored Shen Haofeng's gaze.

That afternoon, they just went straight back to their homes without saying a word.

*****

"Did Your Majesty like it?" Ask Jiang Junwei.

"Maybe not. That accidental kiss made me uncomfortable." Replied Shen Haofeng who was sitting down enjoying the moonlight.

"Then.. Do you want that to never happen?" Jiang Junwei asked again as he poured a cup of tea for Shen Haofeng.

"Not really.." Shen Haofeng did not realize that he was smiling.

"Then..would it be better that you never meet?" Jiang Junwei asked with a smile this time.

"No."

*****

Chu Yue was as usual confused again because of Qiao Rong's behavior since returning home from Shen Haofeng's house. Qiao Rong had indeed told Chu Yue that he would invite Shen Haofeng to board the boat together. However, from the moment he came home, Qiao Rong only went inside his room and did not come out until dinner. Duan Yi, Hu Fei, and Gao Ping were also worried.

Although it was already one of Chu Yue's daily jobs to worry about Qiao Rong, this time was different. Chu Yue felt that she was very worried, yet on one hand also felt that she did not need to be so worried.

Duan Yi, Hu Fei, and Gao Ping did not even dare to comment on Qiao Rong's state. Chu Yue could only sigh.

I don't know what other problems he will face this time.