When Fang Ye enters the door, his eyes widened. He fall on his knees and start crying.
Fang Ye: “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry Ziyu.”
He stands up, still tears rolling down his cheeks and with baby steps he goes to the direction of Ziyu. He kiss his forehead and then go sit on the bed. He takes his hand and give a kiss on it. While keep holding his hand, he says to Ziyu.
Fang Ye: “I thought you were dead. You must wake up Ziyu, please. When you wake up I promise I will make up to you were I failed you.”
Ming hears everything and then goes inside angrily
Zhi Ming: “Where do you have the guts to enter this room!”
Fang Ye bows to him and keep apologizing to him.
Fang Ye: “I’m so sorry I couldn’t protect him.”
Zhi Ming look at him suspicious.
Zhi Ming: “You weren’t even there when he fought for his life so you understand that your apologies aren’t worth anything.”
He says bitterly. Fang Ye have a lump in his throat. If he just would know the real story maybe he would act different or well he would act even more angrier.
Fang Ye: “Please let me stay with him.”
Begs him. Ming don’t understand why Ye is so interesting in Ziyu.
Zhi Ming: “Guards!”
Guards: “Yes Sir.”
Zhi Ming: “Bring him to the dungeon with Murong Li.”
Ye looks up.
Fang Ye: “You married my master and still lock him up?”
Zhi Ming: “Yeah of course. He didn’t finished his punishment. If I would not done that, how would my people react?”
Fang Ye: “But he is…..”
At that moment he change his mind.
Zhi Ming: “He is what?”
Fang Ye: “He is sorry for anything what happened.”
Zhi Ming: “You have no idea how much I wished that I could believe that.”
Fang Ye: “Then follow your heart.”
Zhi Ming: “I have done that enough and looks what it brought me.”
Fang Ye: “Please let me stay with Yu.”
Zhi Ming: “Since when are you so interested in him? You can’t stay with him. We will talk about it after your punishment.”
Fang Ye: “But….”
Zhi Ming: “End of discussion! Guards! Take him away!”
The guards take him away.
Fang Ye: “Ziyu, I promise I won’t abandon you again!”
Zhi Ming is thinking about Ye’s last words. What happened to those two? When he looks at Ziyu, he sees Ziyu’s hand moving. He goes to him.
Zhi Ming: “Ziyu? Ziyu? Are you awake?”
But there is no reaction. Then Ming calls for the physician, who arrives in less then 2 minutes.
Physician: “What’s wrong Sir?”
Zhi Ming: “His hand moved but when I talked to him I got no reaction.”
The physician checks Ziyu. A few minutes later he looks at Ming.
Zhi Ming: “And?”
Physician: “Is there been someone close to him in this room?”
Zhi Ming: “Why you ask?”
Physician: “Well it would explain this reaction. It looks he reacted on that person. I believe that his presence will be the solution to his awakening.”
Ming thinks on how Fang Ye reacted. When he thinks at the moment he told Murong Li and Fang Ye about Ziyu’s death, he saw tears in Ye’s eyes. He just realized that, he never thought more about it till now. And when he even begged him to stay with Ziyu, he even saw tears in Ye’s eyes. What kind of relationship have those two, he wonders. All he hate to admit it, is Fang Ye the only person who can make Ziyu awake.
Zhi Ming: “Thank you. If that’s the case then I will bring that person to him.”
Physician: “That is his best chance.”
Zhi Ming: “If he can wake up, that’s the most important right now.”
Physician: “Agree Sir, he don’t deserve to suffer like this.”
Zhi Ming: “No, he don’t. Thank you for coming so fast. I will follow your advice. You can leave now.”
Physician: “Your welcome Sir. You can always call me when you need me.”
Zhi Ming: “Thank you.”
Then he leaves. Ming is in doubts. He don’t know what to do. Should he call Fang Ye back to him? Or should he wait 4 months till his punishment is finished? But then it means Ziyu will suffer 4 more months. He holds Ziyu’s hand.
Zhi Ming: “Ziyu, oh Ziyu, give me a sign so I know what I have to do. Do you miss Fang Ye? Do you want him at your side?”
Not a second later a tear escapes from Ziyu’s eyes. Ming is in shock. Ziyu really reacts on hearing Fang Ye’s name. He sighs.
Zhi Ming: “Alright Ziyu, I will call him back. Xiao Pang!”
Xiao Pang: “Yes Sir.”
Zhi Ming: “Bring Fang Ye here.”
Xiao Pang: “Yes Sir.”
Meanwhile in the dungeon. Fang is very quiet. He stares straight ahead.
Murong Li: “What’s wrong Ye?”
Fang Ye: “Ziyu.”
He hugs Ye.
Murong Li: “You miss him so much. I’m sorry. It’s my fault you have to miss him. If I could bring him back I would do it”
Fang Ye: “He isn’t dead.”
Li’s eyes widened
Murong Li: “What did you say?”
Fang Ye: “He isn’t dead. He lays in coma. Don’t know if he ever would wake up.”
Tears are escaping his eyes what makes Li hold him tighter.
Murong Li: “Ziyu is still alive? Then Ming lied to us but why?”
Fang Ye: “Isn’t that oblivious? He blame us and I also blame myself.”
Murong Li: “Ye’s you did your best. It’s me you should blame. If I would send an army, Ziyu would not have to suffer like that. I’m so sorry.”
Fang Ye: “You could not know it would end like this. I saw your face too when he said Ziyu died. You didn’t expected this either.”
Murong Li: “Ye…..”
But before he could say something, two guards enters the dungeon and takes Fang Ye.
Murong Li: “Where are you bringing him? What’s going on?”
Guard: “Our king ask us to bring Mister Fang to him.”
Fang Ye: “Don’t worry master Li. I will be okay.”
Li nods and then they disappear from his sight. A few minutes later the guards throw Fang Ye in front of Zhi Ming. The guards leave and then Ming turns around but he looks very dangerous. Ye don’t even dare to look at him.
Zhi Ming: “What have you done with Ziyu?!”
Fang Ye: “Don’t know what you mean?”
Zhi Ming: “Then tell me why Ziyu only reacts on you!”
Fang Ye: “ What you mean he reacts only on me? Did he wake up?”
Zhi Ming: “No, he didn’t woke up but he did well move his hand after you said you won’t abandon him but when I talked to him, he didn’t show any reaction. I called for the physician and he said you must be very important to him and you probably are the only one that can help him to wake up.”
Fang Ye: “How can I help him?”
Zhi Ming: “To feel your presence and hearing your voice would help a lot and only for Ziyu I will allow you to stay here but you are not allowed to leave his room. Your place is here in his room. Proof now that you never will abandon him.”
Fang Ye: “Thank you for allowing me to stay with him.”
Zhi Ming: “Don’t thank me. I don’t do it for you.”
Fang Ye: “Still thank you.”
Zhi Ming: “But when Ziyu is awake I want to know your relationship cause there is something going on between you guys and I want to know about it.”
Fang Ye: “I don’t know were you talk about it.”
Zhi Ming: “Don’t think I’m stupid Fang Ye! I will find out soon!”
He step away and before he close the door.
Zhi Ming: “You can make sure my friend will wake up soon and before that you won’t leave this room till he wakes up!”
Then he smashed the door and Ye hears how Ming locks the door. In each other situation he would attack him but been locked up in the same room with Ziyu. He can’t deny he is a bit happy he is the one that can help to wake him up. He go to him and lay his on Yi’s shoulder and hold his hand.
Fang Ye: “My sweet Ziyu I will do anything in my power to wake you up. Then we will tell Zhi Ming what happened that night. He have right to know but knows no matter what happens I promise to stay at your side forever.”
Meanwhile in Nansu. The last month Yu Xiao barely sees Rhong cause he is so busy with training Xiao’s army. He misses him a lot. He decide to go visit himself cause it has been 2 weeks now that he saw him so he couldn’t wait any longer to see his Rhong. A few minutes later he arrives. The other generals want to announce him but Yu Xiao stops them. He goes inside and sees Rhong busy with papers, he don’t notice Yu Xiao enters. He go stand behind him and lay his hands on Rhong’s eyes.
Yu Xiao: “You always work so hard.”
Rhong stands up and bows.
Rhong: “I didn’t knew you were coming.”
Yu Xiao stops him.
Yu Xiao: “You know you don’t need formalities. Why act so stern?”
Rhong: “Why are you here?”
Yu Xiao: “Do I have a reason to visit you?”
Says it a bit hurt
Rhong: “That is not what I mean.”
Yu Xiao: “I miss you. We barely see each other anymore. I miss us Rhong. You are so distance.”
Rhong: “Things changed. I’m no longer that stranger who saved a king in danger without knowing. You are now my king.”
Yu Xiao: “That doesn’t mean we can be close. You make me stronger.”
He strokes his cheek.
Yu Xiao: “Don’t leave me behind. You mean so much to me.”
Says it with tears in his eyes. Rhong hugs him. He could not bare to see his man like this but is it possible for them to be together? But can he stay away from this wonderful man who clearly loves him very deeply. He have been hurt so many times. He don’t want to hurt him. It’s the last thing he wants but they both have responsibilities. Are they be able to combine that with a relationship? Then Rhong lift up Yu Xiao’s face, looking very intensely in his eyes. A smile appears on his face.
Rhong: “My sweet king, if there is one thing in your life you should not worry about then it is that I will always be at your side. I will never abandon you.”
Those words gives Yu Xiao a very warm feeling inside. He is so touched by it.  When Yu Xiao leans in for a kiss, Rhong step backwards. He looks a bit surprised at Rhong. Then he strokes Rhong’s cheek, what makes Rhong looks surprised. He gets a warm feeling inside now. This was the most gentle man he ever met. Then Yu Xiao leans back for a kiss. Their lips touching each other. Xiao licks his lips, asking for permission to enter and Rhong accepts him fully. They kiss more passionately. He push Rhong gentle against the wall. When Rhong hears footsteps, he push his king away.
Rhong: “Someone is coming.”
Yu Xiao is hurt. Don’t know what to think about it.
Yu Xiao: “Are you ashamed to be seen with me?”
Rhong: “No, it’s just you have your reputation. What will your people say if they know that we are so close? Would it not harm you?”
Yu Xiao: “I love you and the whole world may know that.”
Rhong: “If my soldiers now will they still take me serious?”
When Rhong sees Yu Xiao’s hurted face he immediately regret his words. Without saying anything Yu Xiao walks away. Rhong sighs, go sit down and lean his head in his hands. That came out wrong, he thinks. Yu Xiao goes straight to his room and stares through the window. Oblivious his rank was standing in Rhong’s way. How much did he wished they were back in the woods were he wasn’t a king. He wants to be close with Rhong without Rhong worries about his rank. He thinks for more then a hour. Suddenly he have an idea. If he now disguise him as a soldier then he can be close to Rhong and at the same time he can get to know his soldiers better. He asks his servant to help him. He get rid of his dread locks, he also removes his earrings and other jewels. He change his headpiece in one that a common person would were. His servant put civilian clothes on Yu Xiao. Now he looks like a common person. He looks in the mirror.
Yu Xiao: “That will work.”
Servant: “I barely recognize you, Sir. Good luck.”
Yu Xiao: “Thank you and remember no one can knows about it.”
Servant: “Yes Sir.”
Then Yu Xiao leaves and go to the army camp and asks to speak with General Li. Tells he want to join the army. A general named Mo Ran lead him the way. Bows to him.
Mo Ran: “Sir, another one who want to join your army.”
Rhong: “Chu Mo Ran, how many times I told you that you that you no need formalities with me. Your my right hand. We know each other all so long.”
Yu Xiao hears it and is a bit jealous of their closeness. He coughs for getting attention. Mo Ran let him in. Rhong stands up and take a close look at him. He looks straight in his eyes. Somehow he recognize them but don’t know from where. Mo Ran leaves the cabinet. Yu Xiao’s heart beat faster.
Rhong: “What’s your name?”
Yu Xiao: “My name is Ze Yin, Sir.”
Rhong: “You sure can hold a sword?”
Yu Xiao looks angry at him.
Yu Xiao: “I maybe looks weak but that doesn’t mean I am weak! I thought you give everyone a fair chance to become an soldier so long his heart is pure and have good meanings.”
Rhong’s eyes widened. That guy know him well. He is also a bit shocked of his scolding. If he have to admit he looks a bit adorable. That pouting face reminds him of his king. He walks closer to him but when he comes closer Yu Xiao step backwards but Rhong keep walking towards to Ze Yin till his back reach the wall. Rhong looks stern but even when he looks like that Ze Yin still finds him hot. Somehow he is excited to see that fierce side of him. He don’t look away and keep starring in his eyes. But on the other side is he jealous cause Rhong moves and act much different, closer then he does when he is just Yu Xiao and on the other side he loves Rhong’s attention even when he acts so fierce. He is so close, so close that his heart beats even faster.
Rhong: “You are a brave one. Alright I will accept you as my personal pupil.”
He bows.
Ze Yin: “Thank you Sir. I will work hard.”
Rhong: “Mo Ran!”
He enters back inside.
Mo Ran: “Yes.”
Rhong: “Can you bring this new guy called Ze Yin to the others and their room.”
Mo Ran nods and lead Ze Yin to the other soldiers. When he arrives the other soldiers looks at him as a weakling. Yu Xiao got that look a lot. He realize that they don’t really accept him as a king. For him was it a perfect opportunity to proof himself to his people. That he is worthy to be their king. The other soldiers are talking about the king without knowing that their king is under them.
Soldier 1: “Yu Xiao isn’t worthy of being our king.”
Soldier 2: “Can’t understand that they let someone who tried to kill his brother to be king. Who says that he isn’t behind the dead of his own brother?”
Ze Yin is making fists. Does they really think he is behind it? He was the whole time in Nansu.”
Soldier 3: “He is a weak man. How is he even in state to rule Nansu?”
Soldier 4: “We should get a new king.”
Ze Yin becomes even more angrier but also those words hurt him so much. Suddenly Rhong enters very angry and hits the person who said: “To get a new king” in his face. Ze Yin aka Yu Xiao never saw Rhong so angry. His eyes are full of fire out of anger. The other soldiers are in shock but Ze Yin stays calm.
Rhong: “If you don’t respect our king, why are you then in his army?! Everyone who does not respect our king can leave right away! Those respectless bastards I don’t want in my army! Yu Xiao is a kind, trustworthy king who respects and loves his people. He does everything in his power to prevent Nansu to go in war. He is against violence and that is why he attacked his brother cause he was only thinking about war. And he knows it’s not entirely possible to keep war away but he tries so much to keep it away as long as possible. You can’t wish for a better king than Yu Xiao. So this is your last chance. Who don’t respect him leave now!.”
Everyone is impressed about Rhong’s words. If they think about it, he had well a point. Everyone decides not to leave. Ze Yin is touched by his words about him. And looks he got his men at his side. He is such an amazing and wonderful man. He admires him even more.
Rhong: “Right as punishment we will train the whole evening! Go right to the training ground!”
They all leave expect Ze Yin. Rhong looks fierce at him.
Rhong: “That also counts for you!”
Ze Yin: “Yes, Sir!”
Rhong: “Why aren’t you in your armor?”
Ze Yin: “I didn’t got time yet. I will do it directly.”
Rhong: “You have 5 minutes.”
when Rhong looks a better look at him he sees he still have fists.
Rhong: “Do you want to punch me?”
Ze Yin  looks confused at Rhong.
Ze Yin: “Why do you think I want to punch you?”
Rhong: “You making fists.”
Ze Yin didn’t realized he was still making fists.
Ze Yin: “They weren’t for you. I just got so mad about what they said about our king.”
Rhong smiles. He lays his hands on Xiao’s fists.
Rhong: “You can calm down now.”
By feeling the touch of Rhong’s hands, Ze Yins fists disappears.
Rhong: “Now you are calmed down, you have 5 minutes and then I expect you at the training field.”
Ze Yin: “Yes Sir”
And bows his head. Then Rhong leaves with Mo Ran.
(Training part written by Valentina Sorrentino)
Ze Yin was a bit nervous. This was his first training session with Rhong. Many thoughts crossed his mind. He was already good in swordsmanship and his skill are archer were also remarkable.
“I think I must play it good here, remember Xiao, you’re a novice…..and you are under his command, don’t make a mess.” He thinks it.
As he finishes to put his training clothes on, he hears the call from the camp. He takes a deep breath and gets out of his tent. He sees all the novice soldiers paired up already. Between all those advanced soldiers he feels him a rookie more than ever. He looks at Rhong, handsome and charming. He looks down shyly but the High General approaches.
Rhong: “Since your companions are already paired, you will be my sparring partner.”
Yin nods.
Ze Yin: “Yes Sir.”
Rhong introduced the lessons and gave his soldiers all the instructions. He showed them how to fight versus a single adversary but even on a melee with more warriors around.”
Rhong: “Remember that this is of vital importance during a battle on a field. Come on attack me all together!”
After a moment of hesitation all the soldiers went against him. Rhong avoided their attacks smoothly with quick and precise movements. He was a wonderful sight. Yin was impressed. It was a great choice to make him High General. As the training ended. Rhong called Yin.
Rhong: “You….You’re skills are good but you must work a little more on your posture and be more confident. I will give you an extra lesson after every session. Now go on and rest. See you tomorrow at the same hour, don’t be late.”
Yin blushed and nodded.
Ze Yin: “Yes Sir…..I’m honored.”
Then he bows and goes back to his place. The day passed quickly. At night some groups of his companions reunited around the fire telling stories and talking about the recent events and how wars were lost and won. Yin sighed, he still remember the sting of betrayal and how naïve he was. He stood up and went to have a walk. He sees Rhong sitting under a tree gazing at the stars, he bowed his head.
Rhong: “Walking alone Yin?”
Ze Yin tried to look at him.
Ye Zin: “Ah well….Yes, I wanted to stay a little alone, too much noise and the sky is beautiful tonight.”
He raised his shoulders. Rhong agreed with him.
Rhong: “It’s indeed…….have a nice walk and don’t be late, remember tomorrow’s extra training.”
Ye Zin: “I won’t be late.”
Said Yin smiling. When he was out of Rhong’s sight he sighed. He wanted to stay close to him and enjoy the evening but it’s alright after all…. What felt strange is that Rhong has all the attention on him. Was he too good for a novice? Too bad? No, impossible or his General found out? Rhong is a clever man. After these ramblings he noticed he was already near his tent. He changed his clothes and went to sleep. The next days were intense. He trained a lot under Rhong care. He was a bit uncomfortable during an archery training, when Rhong came a bit too close. He could feel his breath on his cheek as he adjusted his arm on the bow. His voice was so soft….He would turn to meet his gaze and almost kissed him but he had to keep it cool and turn his head away on focus on his arrow.
(End of the part written by Valentina Sorrentino)
His head so red as a tomatoes. Rhong smiles. He finds his new recruit very adorable and love to tease him.
Rhong: “Now close one eye so you can look better at the target. Hold your elbow a little bit lower and now shoot.”
The arrow hits the middle point of the target. The highest score.
Rhong: “Good and now try alone.”
When Zin do it alone but he fails.
Rhong: “Don’t worry, keep practicing. You will get there.”
Yin feels like there is a bit disappointment in his voice. He probably imagine it but he wants Rhong to be proud on him.
Rhong: “Tomorrow there will be no lesson. I have to meet my sweet king. It’s been a while I saw him. Keep working hard and we will meet the day after tomorrow. Goodnight Yin.”
He smiles very warmly.
Yin: “Goodnight General Li.”
When Rhong is out sight he smiles. He is so happy Rhong comes to meet the real him, how strange it was to say. He hurried back to the castle and put all his dreadlocks in and goes to sleep. The next thing is Yu Xiao waiting for Rhong in the garden. He prepared breakfast. When Rhong arrives, he is surprised to see the huge breakfast.
Rhong: “How did you know I was coming?”
Yu Xiao: “I fell it in my heart.”
He says it with a warm smile. Rhong’s heart beat faster.
Rhong: “Since when do you start flirting like that.”
Yu Xiao: “You have that effect on me.”
Rhong: “woah you do your best indeed.”
Tease Rhong him. They both start laughing and then they both sit down and start eating. All Rhong’s favorite dishes are on the table.
Rhong: “You surely knows me the best.”
Yu Xiao smiles. After breakfast they go for a walk in the woods. They have so much fun together. For a moment they weren’t king and servant. They laugh a lot. Suddenly Rhong stands still in front of a lake.
Rhong: “Xiao xiao, let’s go swimming!”
Says it very enthusiastic. Xiao smiles but before he could answer Rhong was already stripping off his clothes. He only have his underwear on and jumps very elegant in the water. Yu Xiao stands there with open mouth.
Rhong: “Xiao Xiao, the water feels great. What are you waiting on?”
He swims to the edge of the lake and looks at his king with very seductive eyes, what cause Yu Xiao to blush. Rhong is in his flirtatious mood.
Rhong: “Are you scared I’m going to eat you alive?”
It makes Yu Xiao blush even more but also courage him to start challenging Rhong. He start to undress him. He is so happy Rhong is so open.
Yu Xiao: “Would love to see you try to eat your king alive.”
Says it teasingly. Rhong smirks. When Yu Xiao undress him till he only have his underwear on. He jumps in the water. Rhong starts a water fight. They both splashing water to each other. Suddenly Yu Xiao jumps on Rhong’s back. Rhong’s heart beat faster. He takes Xiao’s waist and brings his body in front of him. Now they are face to face. Gentle and slowly he swims with Xiao in his arms to the edge of the lake. They look very intensely in each other eyes. They want the same. Both moves their heads towards each other with close eyes. They are so close that they feel each other’s breaths on their lips. When Rhong open his eyes, he suddenly sees the face of his new recruit Ze Yin. He is shocked and don’t understand why he suddenly Ze Yin’s face. He pulls away. Yu Xiao looks confused, don’t understand why Rhong suddenly pulled back. Rhong crawls out the water, leaving Yu Xiao puzzled.
Rhong: “I should not do that to my king.”
It wakes Xiao up and crawls out the water too. He grabs his arms.
Yu Xiao: “But this king want it too. Don’t see the problem.”
says it hurt.
Rhong: “I’m sorry I can’t do it. It would not be fair to you?”
Yu Xiao: “What do you mean by that? Is there someone else?”
Rhong looks down, it makes Xiao angry and he feels a sting in his heart. Rhong feels Xiao’s grip around his arm becoming tighter and he knows directly he is angry.
Yu Xiao: “There is someone else! Who is it?!”
Rhong: “Don’t know what I feel honestly. I wanted you so badly but when I wanted to kiss you I suddenly saw his face.”
Tears appearing in Xiao’s eyes. He let go of his arm.
Yu Xiao: “Why is it that everyone is leaving my side all the time. Why is it always I’m the one that get abandoned.”
Rhong: “Xiao, I won’t…..”
But Rhong can’t finish his sentence.
Yu Xiao: “Let’s go back to the kingdom.”
Says it with a lump in his throat. This time it was Rhong who gets tears in his eyes.
Rhong: “I’m sorry Xiao Xiao, last thing I wanted, was to hurt you. If I go through with it I want to do it whole heartedly.”
Yu Xiao: “At least your honest but doesn’t mean it hurt lesser. Let’s go.”
They mount on their horses and rides back to the kingdom. They both says nothing. When they arrives at the kingdom and left the horses to the stables. They only says good night and Rhong leaves and Xiao to his room. When he arrives in his room he close his door and then go sit on the ground and start crying. His heart hurts so much. He can’t lose Rhong. Of all people is he the only one he can’t lose. It had to be a very beautiful day but now he feels him so hopeless now. After a few minutes he repack himself. He changes himself back to Ze Yin. He wants to know who stole his heart. He will fight for Rhong’s heart. He returns to the military camp. He wants Rhong’s full attention. He takes his bow and goes to the training field and practicing his archery skills. He shoot one arrow after another. Meanwhile Rhong tries to sleep but keep seeing the hurted face of his king, still hearing his words: “Why is it always I’m the one that get abandoned.” This time he hurts him a lot. He don’t know how he can fix it. But he don’t know what to feel anymore. He sighs. After two hours he give up, stands up and go for a walk. Suddenly he hears the sound of shooting arrows. He follows the sound and finds Ze Yin on the training field. And on the look of the amount of arrows on the ground he must been practicing for hours. When he is close, Ye Zin manage to shoot an arrow in the middle point of the target. Ze Yin is so happy.
Rhong: “Well done Yin. I’m so proud on you.”
Ze Yin looks shocked to see him but also so happy to hear those words and seeing his smiling face warms his heart. Then Rhong sees his bleeding hands.
Rhong: “How long are you practicing?”
Says it worried.
Ze Yin: “Don’t know, more than 2 hours maybe.”
Rhong: “Are you crazy! Look at your hands!”
Ze Yin looks down at the suddenly outburst.
Ze Yin: “I’m sorry. I didn’t want to make you angry.”
A tear escapes. Rhong feels bad for yelling at him and takes him in his arms.
Rhong: “I’m the one that should apologize to you. I’m sorry I yelled at you but I’m so worried. Why do you train so much till your hands are bleeding?”
Says it worriedly.
Ze Yin: “I just want to proof myself to you. I wanted you to be proud of me, that you would see I’m not weak.”
Rhong lift his head with his finger and lay one hand on his cheek.
Rhong: “Ze Yin, I never saw you as a weak one. I just put more attention to you cause I see potential in you and wanted to help you to get that out and give you more self-confidence. I’m sorry I gave you the wrong idea.”
He strokes his cheek and rubs away the tears. Their eyes meets. Rhong have the same look as when he looks at Ze Yin. Rhong grabs Ze Yin’s arm and lead him to his room, pull him on bed. Then leaves. A few minutes later he arrives back with a bowl of water, medicine powder and bandages. First he lays Yin’s hands in the bowl of water. It burns a little bit. Then he dry Yin’s hands, the blood was gone. He lay his hands on his lap.
Rhong: “Hang on for a bit. This will hurt a bit.”
Yin only nods. Rhong sprinkle the medicine powder on Yin’s wounds. His face starts out in pain. After putting on the medicine, he bandaging his hands with so much care. When Rhong finished, he looks at Yin with so much love. He strokes his hair.
Rhong: “Are you okay?”
Yin nods, then their eyes meets again. They move closer? When they almost kissed, Yu Xiao is realizing that he is his own love rival for Rhong. He pulls away.
Rhong: “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.”
Ze Yin: “It’s okay. I’m going to sleep.”
Before Rhong could say something, Ze Yin already left. Rhong sighs. “How could I be so stupid.” He thinks. Ze Yin runs outside and breathes faster? On one side he is happy that he manages to let Rhong fall in love with himself twice but on the other side he feels bad to keep Rhong out of the dark. This disguise is going too far. He is not only his own love rival but also is jealous of himself. He sighs. “How did it came so far?” Meanwhile in Tianqian. Already two months have passed. Ziyu is still not awake but there were a few reactions of Ziyu as a sign he appreciates Fang Ye’s presences. Like everyday Xiao Pang brings Murong Li’s food. At the moment Li wants to take the food, he start feeling light in his head and before he knows he faints. Guards go call for Zhi Ming. When he hears Li fainted, he goes directly to the dungeon. When he arrives he sees that Li is still unconscious. He pick him up and carry him to his bedroom and call for the physician. A few minutes later he arrives. He checks Li’s pulse and few seconds later a smile appears on his face.
Zhi Ming: “Why are you smiling?”
Physician: “Sir, congratulations, your going to be a father.”
His eyes widened. First he is in shock, then few seconds later he is smiling.
Zhi Ming: “I’m going to be a father!”
Screams out of happiness. Then he becomes worried.
Zhi Ming: “But is everything fine? Why did he faint?”
Physician: “Probably not enough sleep and didn’t eat well. He must take better care of himself.”
Zhi Ming: “I will make sure he will. Thank you.”
He nods and then leave. Zhi Ming takes Li in his arms, one hand on his belly. An hour later Li wakes up. Li smiles when he notice he is laying in his Ming’s arms.
Murong Li: “Ming Ming?”
Says it with a hoarse voice.
Zhi Ming: “Yes, I’m here. Don’t worry you don’t have to return.”
Murong Li: “But I didn’t finished my punishment.”
Zhi Ming: “You’ve been punished enough besides a dungeon isn’t a good place for a pregnant man.”
He smiles at Li warmly.
Murong Li: “You found out?”
Zhi Ming: “Yes, why didn’t you told me you were pregnant of our child?”
Murong Li: “I just figured out not so long ago. I didn’t saw you so I couldn’t told you.”
Zhi Ming: “I see.”
Li looks down.  Zhi Ming takes Li’s head in his hands and look at him very gently. For a moment his sweet Ming Ming is back.
Zhi Ming: “Let’s forget everything what happened. Let’s start over with a clean slate.”
Li gets tears in his eyes.
Murong Li: “Really? Can you really forgive me?”
Zhi Ming: “I can if you promise me you will never betray me again. That you never will lie to me anymore.”
Murong Li: “I swear I won’t never betray and lie to you. I love you so much. I want this to work. I’m so happy and honored to carry your child.”
After hearing those words. Zhi Ming kisses Li very passionately and Li answer passionately back. After the kiss Li crawls in Zhi Ming’s arms, he strokes through Li’s hair. They are both very happy. Zhi Ming gives the order to release Xiao Ran. Meanwhile back at Ziyu and Fang Ye. Fang Ye felt in sleep still holding Ziyu’s hand. At that moment Ziyu slowly wakes up. Slowly he opens his eyes. He looks around him. Not really know where he is. The last thing he remembers is that he send Fang Ye away and fought till dead, not understand he survived that battle. In his deep unconscious he heard the heartbreaking scream of Zhi Ming but for the rest is everything black. Then he feels the warmth around his hand, when he looks he sees his man Fang Ye at his side. It makes his heart warm. His voice, his soft, warm voice is the one that courage him to wake up. He strokes through Ye’s hair and squeezes in his hand. A few seconds later Ye wakes up. Ye looks up and when he sees Yu awake, tears are rolling down his cheek. Ziyu holds him close.
Ziyu: “I’m here. I will never leave you again.”
Fang Ye: “I’m so sorry that I couldn’t protect you.”
Ziyu: “Ye, it isn’t your fault. I send you away cause I didn’t want you got hurt. Stop feeling guilty. Everything is fine now. We are reunited again.”
He strokes his hair. Suddenly Ye pulls out the embrace and looks into his eyes.
Fang Ye: “Ziyu, I love you so much. I felts so empty without you. I swear I won’t allow anyone to hurt you again.”
Ziyu smiles.
Ziyu: “I love you so much too.”
Then Ziyu kisses Ye very passionately. They kiss as one. Their tongues follow each other’s rhythm. After the kiss they lay down in each other’s arms and fall in sleep peacefully.