Lotus Flower

"Lights out!" The command echoed throughout the palace as it was followed by a resounding trumpet. The moon was overhead, shinning so brightly illuminating the dark roofs of the visible red-brick palaces of Wu Kingdom. No soul was supposed to be seen wandering aimlessly on the sacred premises, except the soldiers standing on guard and servants waiting in front of the two specific closed thick doors. The sprawling, extravagant imperial palace was at the centre surrounded by many other small palaces that had yet to extinguish the lamps and candles as per the usual curfew. The emperor's sleeping quarters was the only exception, still brimming with unrestrained light and lit with fragrant candles to aid during the passionate night. One could see intimate movements depicted from within the room, through the vevelt curtains which covered the screens. A pair of silhouettes tumbled and spun around as if they were dancing to some exciting rhythmic tune. Some time in between the guards stan

"Xian! Come take a look!" Rushan called for his friend who at the time was staring at the food being sold nearby. There was some grilled meat, some bread and biscuits baked beautifully, roasted corn cob, anything that was sweet and delicious was displayed for the customers to see. He could not contain himself but imagine the monarch going about trying everything as he urged him to try as well. "...." He turned to look to the one who had called him. His gaze landed on the sword in his hands. It was just a normal sword. But he knew the prince thought otherwise. "Should I buy it? I am going to gift it to Imperial brother." Lui Xian didn't have to answer before Rushan purchased it. After a while wandering about and taking a mount of things in an expensive sac, the two started to make their way back to the palace. They were on their horses riding at a steady pace. For some reason, the two didn't want to get back early for they knew that on their arrival they would see preparations for t

Inside the shop, the woman sat beside Lui Xian her eyes gawking at his face. "He is very good-looking. I wonder if our child is going to look like him."Hexiu whispered lowly as she poked at his cheeks feeling quite happy with herself. She fancied the man. He had everything she had ever admired in a man. Well, in many men. She likes a well-built body like his. And also handsome looks like his. Why wouldn't she, she is a widow after all. After her husband died she vowed to relish various sexy guys in order to lessen her agony. Lui Xian was deeply unconscious and was oblivious to what was happening. He was lying on a mat and was covered with a quilt that rested just above his waist. His upper muscular body was exposed giving a full picture of the wound that was dripping with some blood, some flesh was exposed giving a frightful feeling.He had little drops of sweat trailing down his forehead that already had several frowning lines. His skin was pale and his lips had some cracks and w

Sensing someone's presence watching him from behind, Lui Xian swiftly stood up and turned around. His face was cold. His eyes devoid of any emotion, as he stared at the other with a heated gaze. He scrutinized the appearance of the other person who was also giving the same stare. Feng Shao was a metre away from the other. He displayed a disappointed look as if he had come across with the last person he wanted to see. He wished to turn around and pretend not to have seen him. But it was too late. They had already made eye contact. "Did you hear what I just said?" Those were the first words Lui Xian asked, not even passing a single greeting. He didn't mind that it was his first time meeting him. And that he was kinda rude to the other man. Instead he hoped that the other would brush off what he had just heard and be on his way."Yes. I heard everything." Unfortunately Feng Shao didn't get the hint.Lui Xian lowered his head while he clutched the smooth material of his clothes desperat

"Hey bring me a cup of tea. I feel so cold in here." Lui Xian ordered Feng Shao who was busy fixing supper in the small room just next to the one he was in. He could smell the fragrance of the burning wood and also the aroma of the food he was making. The other man did not even acknowledge his mere existence as he remained very busy, adding wood in the fire and putting water in the pot. He had managed to make two dishes so far. And the annoying guy he hated so much was being lazy in the next room not even bothering to help. Anyways he liked it that way, he didn't have to see his face. Well not for too long. When he didn't see anyone coming with his tea, Lui Xian exited the room and then moved into the kitchen and sat on a reed mat in a position where he could see the other do all the work. He observed each and every movement the other performed seeming it as if it's a show. When he was too bored in silence, he supported his elbow on the ground and rested his head on his palm. One of