rt ached with a sour bitterness, like being pricked by needles, a throbbing pain that spread throughout.He opened his eyes, his vision a little blurry."Where is Doctor Chen..."The slave said from the...The man's face darkened almost visibly, his eyes sinking as he said, "Is that all you wanted to tell me"

Ning Shu hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Ying Si was only acting on impulse and made a mistake. Please, Your Highness, consider Ying Si's loyalty to you over all these years and spare his life."

"You seem to have a very close relationship with him," said Bai Li Mo with a sneer.

He reached out a hand, pinching the boy's jaw, his eyes downcast as he looked down at him and sneered, "No woman has your beauty to bewitch men like this, attracting one after another. This time it was Shadow Four, who knows who you'll attract next"

"I... it's not what the prince thinks." Ning Shu said, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Your Highness, please don't say such things again."

He and Ying Si are both men.

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but be a little lost in thought. What was Shadow Four really trying to say that day

Ning Shu couldn't help but want to guess, he still didn't believe Ying Si would have feelings for him in that way, after all, they were both men, and this was still ancient times.

Yet, unbeknownst to him, Bai Li Mo was further enraged by his somewhat dazed expression.

With a sudden flip, he pinned the young man beneath him, his aura turning chillingly dangerous. His eyes blazed crimson as he snarled, “The more you beg me to spare him, the more I want to kill him.”

Ning Shu's heart sank slightly.

He didn't expect that pleading for mercy would backfire.

Baili Mo sank his voice, "From now on, you are not to mention this person again. I don't want to hear a single word about him from your mouth."

His voice held a chilling coldness.

Ning Shu moved her lips, but then closed them again.

Because he was a bit harsh the first time, Bai Li Mo didn't touch him for the next few days.

Ning Shu did not mention Shadow Four again.

The man's expression gradually eased.

As if he were afraid he would get bored.

Bai Li Mo agreed to the young man's request, allowing him to move about the mansion. However, Ning Shu had to be closely watched at all times. Now that the mansion was under strict control, not even a fly could enter or leave, let alone a person.

Ning Shu remained quiet for two days, until the people around her let down their guard.

Then he went to see Shadow Four.

The guard at the gate saw the token he had taken from Bai Li Mo and let him in.

Shadow Four was imprisoned in a dungeon.

The lights around were all on.

However, Shadow Four had suffered quite a bit, his complexion was rather pale, and when he saw him, he wore an expression of astonishment.

Ning Shu opened his mouth and said, "Ying Si."

A solemn expression crossed the young man's face. "Shadow Seven, what are you doing here"

He whispered through the dungeon bars, "Shadow Four, I will find a way to get you out of here."

Ying Si shook his head: "It's my own fault, I implicated you as well. The prince won't do anything to me for now, but... " He paused, and asked, "The prince didn't do anything to you, did he"

Ning Shu remained silent.

Ying Si's eyes darkened, his keen gaze catching the mark on the young man's neck. His fist clenched involuntarily. "It's my fault," he said, voice laced with regret. "If I were stronger, I could have taken you out that day."

Ning Shu shook her head: “I have never thought about leaving the palace.”

Ying Si leaned against the side, whispering softly, "You...do you like the Prince"

Ning Shu was stunned, a little dazed. She opened her mouth to say something, but didn't know what to say.

The young man looked at the expression on his face and understood everything. He let out a wry smile and said, "If... If I had noticed you sooner..."

This is very suggestive.

Ning Shu's heart couldn't help but tighten, her mind becoming a little flustered. She didn't dare ask anything, only saying, "I'll find a way to save you."

Then he left without looking back.

One person remained, casting a long shadow. He let out a sigh from behind, "I wish you hadn't tried to save me."

........

Ning Shu's mood was a little down, but she didn't want to show it in front of Bai Li Mo.

Nevertheless.

When he was grabbed by a large hand, all he saw was Bai Li Mo's gloomy face. His eyes showed no emotion: "Where did you go today"

Ning Shu's heart skipped a beat, she shook her head.

Mo Bai smiled enigmatically: "Do you think you can hide it from this king" He flung the young man onto the bed, suppressing his rage: "This king should tie you to this bed and never let you get down!"

"Are you trying to force this king to keep you locked in this room forever This is the first time, but there will be a second if there must be."

His voice held a hint of coldness as he said, "Perhaps I should just keep you locked up."

Ning Shu shivered.

Silence.

Even if there isn't a high chance of winning.

But to let him stand by and watch, that's even less likely.

The young man couldn't help but clench his fists, silently looking at the man and saying: "What does Your Highness want to do in order to let go of Shadow Four"

Bai Li Mo stared coldly at the boy beneath him, his eyes churning with emotion.

Ning Shu looked at the man's obscure expression, her heart filled with unease.

He was a little lost.

If he were a shadow, he would never be at peace because he died.

He ripped his clothes off.

The youth's upper body still bore the marks of a recent, intense encounter. Two red welts stood out prominently, and his delicate, fair collarbone was covered in kisses.

That slender waist still bore the faint imprint of a man's fingers.

Two legs were grabbed and had a slight bluish tinge.

Ning Shu trembled, her voice filled with shame. Gathering her courage, she stammered, "If I listen to the prince's words a little more, can I then make a request of him"

Bai Li Mo's eyes were dark and frightening.

He stretched out his large hand, seizing the youth's arm. He let out a cold snort, a hint of bone-chilling menace in his voice: "Anything is possible What if I say, tomorrow you marry me"

Ning Shu was stunned.

Showed a hint of surprise.

After a moment's hesitation, he nodded and said, "If Your Highness agrees to release Ying Si, I am willing to agree to this request."

Baili Mo, upon hearing this, had an even more terrifying expression on his face.

He chuckled coldly three times.

"Okay, okay, okay."

He shook off the youth's hand, rose to his feet, and looked down at him, saying, "I promise you, tomorrow, in front of Shadow Four, I will marry you."

The door was closed.

Ning Shu sensed the chill on her body and pulled her clothes on, staring at a certain spot, lost in thought for a long time.

....

The maids who entered all bowed their heads, helping the young man with his dressing and grooming.

Ning Shu looked at those phoenix coronets and embroidered robes, somewhat stunned.

I couldn't help but lift my face and purse my lips: "I am a man, this is a woman's wedding dress."

One of the maidservants whispered, "Master, the prince ordered us to bring these things and we don't know anything else."

He lowered his gaze, looking at these things.

sighed.

Never mind.

If Bai Li Mo wants to humiliate him like this, then let him humiliate him.

Ning Shu thought, as long as the other party was willing to keep their promise, that would be enough.

Fortunately, these maids didn't intend to apply rouge for him. Otherwise, Ning Shu might feel very uncomfortable inside.

This is the first time the matchmaker has ever seen two men getting married.

...and the person she married was still the famous and feared prince from the capital city.

"Master Ning."

The matchmaker sized up the young man from head to toe, her eyes gleaming with amazement. She was a well-known matchmaker in the capital city, having successfully arranged countless marriages and seen countless brides.

But this one is an exception.

Even though the gender is wrong, in this red bridal outfit, she looks so beautiful. Her skin is fair and delicate, with her stunning almond eyes that are crystal clear and moist. She's simply mesmerizing.

He looks like he just walked out of a painting, a male fox spirit.

No wonder he'd be targeted by this Ghost King.

The matchmaker couldn't help but exclaim, "Master, you are so handsome! Your figure and appearance surpass any young master in the capital. I dare say..." She covered her lips and smiled, "This servant has been a matchmaker for so long and has never seen a bride who looks as beautiful as Master in her wedding attire...."

Ning Shu's face flushed, a wave of heat creeping up her neck at the matchmaker's words.

"I wonder what grandma is here for"

The matchmaker fanned herself and said, "Sir, if you hadn't reminded me, I almost forgot. It's just that this is your first marriage, so you might not know the proper etiquette."

"Therefore, this servant girl is here to teach young master some rules and etiquette."

Ning Shu was a bit dazed and looked over in confusion.

The matchmaker chuckled softly, "No matter what the young master was called before, after marriage, Your Highness will be his husband. So the young master should know what to call His Highness, right"

His face flushed, and he was too embarrassed to speak.

The matchmaker continued, "Once you become the mistress of the manor, the prince will be heaven and earth. Naturally, young master must bear children for the Wangfu."

Ning Shu quickly said: "Grandmother is mistaken, I am a man."

The matchmaker recovered, smiling and saying, "Oh dear me, this old mouth of mine! Don't take it to heart, sir. On your wedding night, you're supposed to be sitting in the bridal chamber, waiting for the prince to come in."

Then came a night of spring.

"For fear that Master might not understand, this servant has also prepared some storybooks here. Master should hurry and take a look, otherwise, the wedding will be upon us soon."

After the matchmaker finished speaking, she quickly took out the things.

Ning Shu was stunned for a moment, and only after taking it over did she realize what was inside. And inside, there were actually... men with men.

He flushed crimson, immediately slammed the book shut, and shook his head, saying: "These things... I'd rather not read them."

"If Master doesn't look, how can he serve the Prince well"

The matchmaker persuaded, "Sir, you needn't feel embarrassed. Even when a woman gets married, she has to look at it. It's just that since you are a man, the content in the storybook has been changed for you."

The woman watched intently from the side.

His head was covered with a bright red cloth.

Until a hand grasped itself in its own palm.

Ning Shu was taken aback. person, then whispered softly: "Do you know where you are going to sleep"Although it was night, it wasn't pitch black around here and I could still make out things.Ning Shu blinked, distinguishing th...