The Shadow Of Princess
Episode 16's

Do Jian exhaled a nodding breath. I endured the pain of knowing that she still hated me when I was not wrong.

I was just carrying out the order but I admit it was wrong for it to be the cause of her lover Yuan's death.

I looked down, my eyes glazed. The memory was spinning again like there was a real scene in front of my eyes.

"Princess Shuwang." Calling her softly I looked up at her eyes to let me know that she was sad too.

"It's okay if you don't want to. I'll help you do it." Do Jian was glued.

"Daughter, are you seriously doing it? Do you know that it's dangerous." I shook my head to touch her hand to give her trust.

"Whatever it is I'll do it." My words were steady this time Do Jian smiled although faintly I could see it clearly.

"My daughter will be in front of you helping you. And this is my hometown it's my responsibility to protect it."

Do Jian looked up faintly smiling as I felt a warm bulir pass through my face. Do Jian turned his head and was a little surprised.

"Daughter, why are you crying?" Ask her to worry. I wiped my tears of shame that I had never cried even since the death of my father and mother who disappeared. I don't know what tears mean.

As long as I can hold it, I survive. After all, my tears were only visible when I was with Brother Wuqing it was not clear.

"I'm just moved to hear what you're saying, Do Jian." I took her hand to take her out of the forest.

"Are you going to hate me one day when you know who I am? Or did you even kill me when you found out I was the cause of your lover and family's death? I'm a mean and greedy woman."

"Do Jian, how about we eat I'm so hungry." I said Do Jian nodded. Do Jian took me to the Ruonting restaurant. There, he was warmly welcomed and even they talked to him.

"Your highness crown prince, we miss you so much. When will you be back?" Ask the owner of the restaurant. Do Jian sighed glancing at me. I just shrugged my shoulders.

"Uncle don't call me crown prince. Just call me Do Jian." His smiling words of the owner of the restaurant swept the edge of his eyes. "But, your honor.." Do Jian shook his head. The owner of the restaurant can only obey.

"Do Jian how can you lose a war? You are very skilled in swordsmanship. I didn't expect you to be defeated by the god of war. You have more potential."

I rolled my eyeballs look at Do Jian he was misbehaving. The owner of the restaurant looked at me and smiled stiffly as he approached Do Jian, pulling him away, whispering.

"Do Jian, is he your girlfriend?" I looked at the two people astonished that even Do Jian looked embarrassed. When I looked him in the eye, uh, he turned his face away.

A few servants approached me chatting. I'm glad they're so friendly here. I feel like I'm home with no one..

"Li Shang, how long are you going to wear that mask?" The whisperings came to give me a headache. I squinted my head withstanding the pain.

"Sister, what's wrong?" I shook my smile. I spread my eyes to look at one of the customers, a young girl grinning at me.

My heart raced fast I felt my throat dry and my neck in a giggle. My voice was choked I couldn't talk.

In fact, my breathing was stinged I felt my chest burn. I was holding back the pain.

"A.ku b...ut.uh da.rah." That's all I can say. Slowly, my iris turned yellow and my aura turned pitch black. Do Jian quickly picked up the cloth near the table and covered my body.

Before, they knew I was a vampire. Do Jian carried me somewhere. Because, all I see is dark except for the scent that I sniff.

His steps stopped, BRAK! Do Jian continued his steps then placed me slowly in a soft and tender place.

I opened the cloth that covered. Do Jian closed the door then approached me. His face looked worried.

The sunlight that came in made me feel pain. "ARGHH!" My cry Do Jian grew more and more confused. "***..it." Do Jian circulated his gaze and looked at the wide-open window curtain.

Do Jian quickly closed all the open curtains. Be, the room might if it could be called the room to be pitch-black. Do Jian searched for the candle to bring it to life so he could see me.

I grimaced my skin was sunburned. The feeling is very painful. "Daughter, are you okay?" Ask me worried I'm shaking. My thirst returned to torment. My neck is getting strangled and driving me crazy.

True what Brother Wuqing said that human blood is like wine tastes sweet but lures anyone who drinks it.

I looked at Do Jian as if understanding him opening his hanfu. "Daughter is okay. I know who you are and I'm at risk of why I made a mistake that made you like this."

I clenched my mouth holding my sobbing. My tears rolled down like rain falling to the earth.

Do Jian smiled showing that he was fine. "Do.. J..ian do you know the risk that vampires suck human blood?" I'm a little stammered.

"I know princess. I've read it in ancient books and also heard what the teacher said." Do Jian was silent and the atmosphere was silent.

"If you know why you're staying with me." Do Jian sighed. "I'm like this because I feel guilty."

"Aren't you sorry? For mixed blood like me it's better to stay away." I looked down in my hands.

"Daughter, what do I feel sorry for seeing you. You're so perfect that even you have whatever everyone wants."

"That's what I love myself." Reciprocity. I feel more heartache. Pain that makes me unable to endure thirst.

"Come, do Li Shang. What else are you waiting for? Do it!" Whisper it back in. Since arriving at this restaurant.

The whisper kept buzzing in my ear. I closed my ears and bit my lips withstanding my thirst.

"Daughter!" The more you are detained the more sick. I'm not strong anymore. I held him instead of biting his nape.

My plate sticks out my nails sharpen. Do Jian's body stiffened I knew he must be in pain. But, how can I make my fangs grow sharper like needles.

I felt Do Jian's blood. It feels really good like honey. My dry throat felt like cold water was washing it.

They are addicted to human blood. I thought that nonsense was true.

My nails stuck in Do Jian's back made him groan. Slowly, my bite grew weaker my eyes felt heavy and I fell into the embrace of darkness.