Translated by Manami
Edited by Gaby & Asaki
After Pian Shi Si finished treating the wounds all over Shen Yu’s body, he prescripted a few things and left. Zhen Beiwang ordered the servants to bring the medicine after it had been brewed.
Zhen Beiwang scoops up a spoonful and feeds it to Shen Yu, but he doesn’t swallow it, so the medicine drips from the corner of his mouth.
“Drink it, how else will you get well enough to serve me?”
Zhen Beiwang had never cared about anyone, he was used to only giving out orders. However, Shen Yu never responded, did not smile to please him, and didn’t even put himself in a position to learn from Zhen Beiwang.
Only then did he realize he was very close to losing something.
“Drink up!”
Zhen Beiwang is feeling restless. He scratches his hair with frustration, then holds Shen Yu’s head up with his right hand, then forces the medicine down with his left, but most of the liquid gets splattered onto the mattress.
Bang—
Zhen Beiwang shatters the white porcelain bowl.
“Go brew another one!”
Zhen Beiwang flicks his sleeves, strides over to Song Qing who is kneeling in front of the door, and kicks his chest. A cracking sound can be heard. Song Qing groans, but crawls back up from the ground.
“I left you looking after her, but what did you do?!”
“The fault is mine.”
Song Qing’s face blanches from the pain, but he doesn’t make a sound.
“Did the princess do this?”
Song Qing agrees tacitly. Zhen Beiwang did not even have to ask, in this palace, who would dare touch what belonged to him except for the princess? Not to mention, this had happened more than once.
“Why did you not report it to me earlier?”
Song Qing answers while inclining his head, “My lord, it’s not like you don’t know how arrogant the princess has always been. If you favor Lady Shen so much, she is bound to get jealous and take action eventually.”
Song Qing then lists all the torture Shen Yu had gone through, one by one. As he proceeds, Zhen Beiwang’s gaze grows darker and darker.
No wonder Shen Yu did not seem to have much energy recently. In reality, Shen Yu wanted to serve him well, but could not muster up the strength to do it. That was why he always fell asleep right when Zhen Beiwang was getting into it. Zhen Beiwang himself did not notice his abnormal behavior and thought he was only being lazy, so he would be more violent every time.
Each time he was about to leave, Shen Yu tried to stop him. Now he knew that he was actually asking for help, but was ignored.
Zhen Beiwang stared at the person sleeping soundly in bed, some new emotions swirling within his cruel eyes.
“Except for the princess, send all those who touched Shen Yu to the water dungeon.”
“Your wish is my command.”
After Song Qing went back, Zhen Beiwang returned to sit next to Shen Yu.
The servants bring the newly brewed medicine. Zhen Beiwang drinks a mouthful but doesn’t swallow, then stoops down to slowly transfer it into Shen Yu’s mouth.
“Mnn…”
Whether Shen Yu is in pain or sleep-talking, his eyelashes keep fluttering softly. He still has not yet regained consciousness, but his body reacts as usual to please Zhen Beiwang. His tongue slids into Zhen Beiwang’s mouth, seeking his affection.
Shen Yu’s actions excite Zhen Beiwang, but, surprisingly, he doesn’t abide by his wishes this time. Instead, he pulls away.
He holds Shen Yu’s hand and notices that it’s cold.
Shen Yu’s left hand got dislocated the first day he served Zhen Beiwang, then was hung up for a day and night, which worsened the situation. Pian Shi Si said his bone had been fractured but healed. Although, because it wasn’t fixed properly, his wrist became distorted. That will forever be a defect because it’s impossible to return it to its original shape.
Zhen Beiwang caresses Shen Yu’s freezing hand and reaches for the blanket, only to find that it’s not warm enough. Zhen Beiwang then lifts his armor and robe and starts lying down.
Shen Yu, who was originally curled up in bed, cold and in the dark, suddenly feels warmth close by. He immediately cozies up to it.
Translated by Manami
Edited by Gaby & Asaki
After Pian Shi Si finished treating the wounds all over Shen Yu’s body, he prescripted a few things and left. Zhen Beiwang ordered the servants to bring the medicine after it had been brewed.
Zhen Beiwang scoops up a spoonful and feeds it to Shen Yu, but he doesn’t swallow it, so the medicine drips from the corner of his mouth.
“Drink it, how else will you get well enough to serve me?”
Zhen Beiwang had never cared about anyone, he was used to only giving out orders. However, Shen Yu never responded, did not smile to please him, and didn’t even put himself in a position to learn from Zhen Beiwang.
Only then did he realize he was very close to losing something.
“Drink up!”
Zhen Beiwang is feeling restless. He scratches his hair with frustration, then holds Shen Yu’s head up with his right hand, then forces the medicine down with his left, but most of the liquid gets splattered onto the mattress.
Bang—
Zhen Beiwang shatters the white porcelain bowl.
“Go brew another one!”
Zhen Beiwang flicks his sleeves, strides over to Song Qing who is kneeling in front of the door, and kicks his chest. A cracking sound can be heard. Song Qing groans, but crawls back up from the ground.
“I left you looking after her, but what did you do?!”
“The fault is mine.”
Song Qing’s face blanches from the pain, but he doesn’t make a sound.
“Did the princess do this?”
Song Qing agrees tacitly. Zhen Beiwang did not even have to ask, in this palace, who would dare touch what belonged to him except for the princess? Not to mention, this had happened more than once.
“Why did you not report it to me earlier?”
Song Qing answers while inclining his head, “My lord, it’s not like you don’t know how arrogant the princess has always been. If you favor Lady Shen so much, she is bound to get jealous and take action eventually.”
Song Qing then lists all the torture Shen Yu had gone through, one by one. As he proceeds, Zhen Beiwang’s gaze grows darker and darker.
No wonder Shen Yu did not seem to have much energy recently. In reality, Shen Yu wanted to serve him well, but could not muster up the strength to do it. That was why he always fell asleep right when Zhen Beiwang was getting into it. Zhen Beiwang himself did not notice his abnormal behavior and thought he was only being lazy, so he would be more violent every time.
Each time he was about to leave, Shen Yu tried to stop him. Now he knew that he was actually asking for help, but was ignored.
Zhen Beiwang stared at the person sleeping soundly in bed, some new emotions swirling within his cruel eyes.
“Except for the princess, send all those who touched Shen Yu to the water dungeon.”
“Your wish is my command.”
After Song Qing went back, Zhen Beiwang returned to sit next to Shen Yu.
The servants bring the newly brewed medicine. Zhen Beiwang drinks a mouthful but doesn’t swallow, then stoops down to slowly transfer it into Shen Yu’s mouth.
“Mnn…”
Whether Shen Yu is in pain or sleep-talking, his eyelashes keep fluttering softly. He still has not yet regained consciousness, but his body reacts as usual to please Zhen Beiwang. His tongue slids into Zhen Beiwang’s mouth, seeking his affection.
Shen Yu’s actions excite Zhen Beiwang, but, surprisingly, he doesn’t abide by his wishes this time. Instead, he pulls away.
He holds Shen Yu’s hand and notices that it’s cold.
Shen Yu’s left hand got dislocated the first day he served Zhen Beiwang, then was hung up for a day and night, which worsened the situation. Pian Shi Si said his bone had been fractured but healed. Although, because it wasn’t fixed properly, his wrist became distorted. That will forever be a defect because it’s impossible to return it to its original shape.
Zhen Beiwang caresses Shen Yu’s freezing hand and reaches for the blanket, only to find that it’s not warm enough. Zhen Beiwang then lifts his armor and robe and starts lying down.
Shen Yu, who was originally curled up in bed, cold and in the dark, suddenly feels warmth close by. He immediately cozies up to it.
