Chapter 148: Chapter 148 : The Good News And The Bad News

Xie Jianshen was there to receive Xie Jianyu when the omega was brought back to Fuxi Palace to recuperate.

He tended to his younger brother meticulously day and night. The Crown Prince slipped in and out of deep sleep while mumbling incoherent words in his feverish state.

Xie Jianshen was never able to catch their meaning before Xie Jianyu drifted back to sleep.

After a few days passed, Xie Jianyu finally opened his eyes.

Once the younger omega was lucid enough to talk, Xie Jianshen sat him down for a talk. He had both good news and bad news for Xie Jianyu.

"The bad news is that your gender is exposed to everyone in the Heavenly Realm."

Lying with his head on top of Xie Jianshen’s lap, Xie Jianyu gritted his teeth. He did not expect the two palace masters to remain secretive, but words sure traveled fast.

"And the good news is that they do not demand my head right away?" He guessed with a hint of irony.

Xie Jianshen wrapped a strand of Xie Jianyu’s hair around his little finger and chuckled.

"The good news is that we manage to pin the blame on the First Demon King."

"..."

Xie Jianshen ran his hands across Xie Jianyu’s shoulder and arm.

"It’s fine. The Demonic Realm comes up with all kinds of atrocities every once in a while. It would not be too far-fetched to claim that they can turn an alpha into an omega."

Xie Jianyu pressed his lips into a thin line.

"I guess that can be considered good news. Now, what?"

"Well... Rufeng told me that all palace masters are heading to the Golden Dragon Palace today to speak to Father."

"They must be happily recommending themselves to the Crown Prince position," Xie Jianyu remarked.

"Or their sons or nephews or grandsons," Xie Jianshen nodded. "Little Yu, this is fate. Do not blame yourself too much."

"It’s fine."

Xie Jianyu pushed himself into a sitting position.

"Even if the First Demon King did not kidnap me, the secret is bound to leak out."

"Hm? How come?"

The Crown Prince lowered his gaze to the floor, as if hesitating to answer. Xie Jianshen gave him a knowing smile. He captured his younger brother’s chin and tilted it upward so that their eyes met. If Xie Jianyu wanted to lie to him, then lie while looking directly at his face.

"You have yet to speak about the manner of your kidnapping. Does this have anything to do with Liu Wenyuan?"

"We saw each other before I got kidnapped, but I doubt that he was involved," Xie Jianyu answered smoothly.

What a poorly constructed lie.

Xie Jianshen sneered.

"What a coincidence. He just happened to take a walk in that specific town in the Human Realm at that specific day and specific moment."

Xie Jianyu closed his eyes and sighed inwardly. He was never good at lying. His biggest lie so far only required him to shut up.

Xie Jianshen grabbed Xie Jianyu by his shoulders, forcing the latter to look at him.

"Little Yu, I don’t need your testimony to know whether the wretched person was involved or not," Xie Jianshen pointed it out to him. "Liu Wenyuan is currently locked up at the Golden Dragon Palace. I will hear the truth from his mouth soon."

Again?

Liu Wenyuan must be the only omega who wandered into the Golden Dragon Palace’s prison twice in a short time.

"Big Brother, he is going to be married soon..."

Xie Jianshen chuckled. What kind of excuse was that? Brides-to-be were not immune to self-inflicted repercussions.

"So what? If only he thought about that before he decided to harm you."

"Big Brother, please. At least hear me out."

"No."

Xie Jianshen rose to his feet and towered over the younger omega. "What are you so flustered about, Little Yu? If he is innocent, he will not be harmed. If he is, though... may Heaven have mercy on him."

Having failed to persuade his elder brother, Xie Jianyu could do nothing but helplessly watch the former leave. He was just thinking about Zhang Fengxi when the exact person showed up at his palace gate with his spiritual tiger.

"Xie Jianyu."

Zhang Fengxi climbed off his mount and strode toward Xie Jianyu.

Xie Jianyu could not help but glare at the alpha. Like clockwork, Zhang Fengxi was there to play the most gallant prince and save the damsel in distress.

"You don’t have to say anything," Xie Jianyu held a hand up. He did not want to vomit his entire lunch. "I will take care of it."

For some unknown reason, Zhang Fengxi’s expression became complicated. After a very awkward period of silence, he asked, "When?"

The veins at Xie Jianyu’s temples popped up in infuriation.

This shameless person!

He was here to ask for Xie Jianyu’s help to get his lover out of prison again, and he had the cheek to put down a demand!

"As soon as possible," Xie Jianyu snapped. "Now, I shall excuse myself. Good day, Prince Zhang Fengxi."

"Xie Jianyu."

Zhang Fengxi took Xie Jianyu by his wrist and gently tugged at it.

"If you have made your decision, I support you fully. It’s best to quickly take care of it."

Xie Jianyu withdrew his hand from Zhang Fengxi’s grip.

"Zhang Fengxi, I already said that I will do it, so give me a break, will you?"

Xie Jianyu flicked his sleeves and turned to leave, but a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around him and held him back.

"What are you doing? Unhand me!" Xie Jianyu cried out.

"Jianyu, please."

Zhang Fengxi buried his face into the back of Xie Jianyu’s neck. His lips were pressed against his nape, giving Xie Jianyu an uncomfortable tingle.

The Crown Prince froze on the spot. Zhang Fengxi’s teeth were unnecessarily close to his pheromone gland. Xie Jianyu did not know how to react. He was also powerless against the soft pink blush that slowly crept up his cheeks and ears.

And then, Zhang Fengxi just had to say something entirely stupid to ruin the delicate moment.

"I know that you don’t want to give birth to the baby, but you do not have to pretend that you don’t care about it. It’s alright to be sad. After all, it is growing inside you."

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by Aunomay