Chapter 51 He is mine, body and soul
The morning light streamed gently through the window lattice, bathing the bedroom in its warmth.
Lou Jin was not asleep; he was experiencing the dawn with a completely new sense of awareness.
The meridians in the body are unobstructed, and the internal energy flows like a river, powerful yet gentle, without any stagnation or hidden pain.
With each breath, the air was sweet and refreshing. The lingering cold and heaviness that had plagued me for years vanished completely, and my body felt so light that I could almost ride the wind.
He looked down at Ye Xunyang, who was fast asleep in his arms. The boy was exhausted, his sleeping face serene, his long eyelashes casting faint shadows beneath his eyes, a lingering blush on his cheeks, and slightly swollen lips—from last night…
His eyes darkened, and he gently stroked the soft corner of her lips with his fingertips, his heart filled with an unprecedented sense of fullness and possessiveness.
It's his.
Completely, body and soul, belong to him.
He didn't disturb Ye Xunyang, but simply held him quietly, enjoying the health he had regained and the real warmth in his arms.
Ye Xunyang didn't wake up until the sun was high in the sky.
The moment I opened my eyes, I was met with a pair of smiling eyes.
Ye Xunyang blinked first, then all the memories of last night came flooding back, his cheeks flushed red again, and he subconsciously wanted to shrink into the quilt.
"Why are you hiding?"
Lou Jin chuckled and tightened his grip slightly, preventing him from succeeding.
"How are you feeling? Is there anything that's bothering you?"
Ye Xunyang felt it for a moment, and apart from some pain in certain places and soreness in his waist and limbs, his internal energy seemed to be circulating more smoothly and abundantly, and he did not feel weak in spirit.
He shook his head, replying somewhat shyly, "It's...it's alright..."
But his gaze couldn't help linger on Lou Jin's face.
The prince before me had a relaxed and handsome appearance, a ruddy complexion, and strikingly bright eyes.
"Your Highness, you...you're really all better?"
"Hmm." Lou Jin nodded, took his hand, and transferred a gentle stream of internal energy to him to help soothe his tired meridians.
"Thanks to you, all the remaining poison has been eradicated."
Feeling the inner force that originated from the same source as himself but was even more powerful, Ye Xunyang's last bit of worry vanished, leaving only joy.
He forgot his shyness, grabbed Lou Jin's hand, and said excitedly, "That's great!"
Seeing that he was even happier than he was, Lou Jin felt a surge of warmth in his heart and couldn't help but lower his head and kiss him on his smooth forehead again: "Mmm."
This moment of intimacy felt incredibly natural. Although Ye Xunyang blushed, he didn't flinch; he simply pursed his lips, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
The two got up and washed up.
Lou Jin stood steadily in front of the mirror, his hair tied up and his clothes changed by a maid. All the servants in the main courtyard could feel that the prince's aura had undergone a tremendous change.
It was the imposing aura of someone long accustomed to a superior position, mixed with the sharp edge unique to martial artists, making people dare not look directly at them.
Wang Quan stood to the side, watching his prince's tall and straight back, his eyes welling up with tears, and he secretly wiped his eyes with his sleeve.
Three years have passed, and their prince has finally returned!
During breakfast, Lou Jin's appetite was noticeably larger than usual. His movements remained elegant, yet they carried a sense of power.
Watching from the side, Ye Xunyang felt his appetite improve.
"Your Highness, should we spread the news that you've recovered?" Ye Xunyang asked, biting his chopsticks.
Lou Jin put down his silver chopsticks, picked up a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes: "Not for now. My appearance of being seriously ill is, in some ways, the best cover."
He looked at Ye Xunyang, his tone steady: "The outside world only needs to know that I am still recuperating. As for the internal situation..."
"Mountain Mist".
"Your subordinate is here." Shan Lan appeared like a shadow.
"Effective immediately, the security level inside and outside the Prince's Palace will be raised to the highest level. All personnel entering and leaving will be subject to strict checks. News of my recovery is classified as top secret; any leaks will be severely punished."
Lou Jin's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.
"Yes!" Shan Lan accepted the order, feeling excited as she sensed the long-lost aura emanating from the master of the building.
Looking at Lou Jin, who instantly got into the zone, Ye Xunyang felt as if he were seeing the legendary Third Prince who was once a powerful figure before his illness.
He felt both proud and secretly excited. The peaceful days were probably coming to an end, but at least they would no longer have to be passively beaten.
"Your Highness, what do we do next?"
Lou Jin looked at him, his gaze deep: "Wait."
"wait?"
"Wait for the fish to take the bait, wait for the wind and waves to rise again."
Lou Jin's lips curled into a cold smile: "Now that I'm cured, it's time to change the way some of my performances are sung."
In the imperial court, due to his accusations of illness a few days ago and the emperor's suspicion of Lou Yi, the undercurrents have become even more turbulent.
He knew that Lou Yi would never sit idly by and wait for his death.
Sure enough, in the afternoon, news came from the palace that Consort Xian's condition had improved, and the Emperor, pitying her for being frightened, bestowed many gifts upon the Fifth Prince's residence to appease her.
At the same time, the emperor issued an edict ordering the fifth prince, Lou Yi, to concurrently take charge of some affairs of the Ministry of Justice and assist in investigating the recent instability in the capital.
Lou Jin received the secret report and chuckled, "Father is giving a warning, but also trying to maintain balance."
On the one hand, he appeased Lou Yi, indicating that he did not fully believe Lou Yi's accusations. On the other hand, he handed over some of the Ministry of Justice's powers to Lou Yi, seemingly giving him important responsibilities, but in reality, he was putting Lou Yi in a difficult position.
The security of the capital, including the attack on Prince Jin's mansion, should be investigated by him; let him find out what he can uncover.
"What a brilliant imperial strategy!" Ye Xunyang finally understood.
"Wouldn't Lou Yi be in a lot of pain?"
"He certainly wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die."
"His concurrent command of the Ministry of Justice gives him the perfect opportunity to erase his tracks and frame others. We just need to observe the situation and catch him in the act."
He turned to Ye Xunyang, his tone softening slightly: "These next few days, you'll have to work hard and cooperate with me to keep up this 'serious illness and quiet recuperation' act. Leave everything outside the manor to Shanlan and the others. You…"
He reached out and straightened Ye Xunyang's collar. "Get used to... what I'll look like after I recover."
He made a pointed remark, his gaze falling on a barely noticeable faint red mark on Ye Xunyang's neck.
Ye Xunyang blushed and glared at him: "I know."
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