Arc 4 Chapter 4.4 ( The Prince and The Eunuch )

Mo Xun lifted the little prince and exited the palace . Held within his arms is a depressed prince. One month had already passed , and Consort Lin has already seazed to exist . Qiang Quiyue couldn't bear to accept the fact the he no longer has mother and wouldn't eat no matter how the three little maids persuaded him to do . He only reluctantly ate when Mo Xun arrived and coaxed the child to eat .

" Still sad? " Mo Xun asked

Qiang Quiyue nodded while his head layed on Mo Xun's shoulder , he had his face facing the left sight of Mo Xun while Qiang Quiyue's left arm hang over Mo Xun's right shoulder .

He look like a child clinging to his mother being lulled to sleep by Mo Xun .

Qiang Quiyue turned to his other cheeks and looked at Mo Xun's cheeks that is in front of him . The little prince's eye's look so swollen from crying that he looks so pitiful . He even has a pouty face and was occasionally hicking. 

" Calm down , didn't i told you that brother is here? "

Qiang Quiyue could still remember what Mo Xun said that day and could somewhat understand that Mo Xun would not leave him just like his mother .

But he still has a lingering fear and trauma so he doesn't want to believe in it anymore .

Qiang Quiyue suddenly thought about ways to bind Mo Xun to his side forever .

Thinking that if Mo Xun was promoted to be assigned at another place and Mo Xun would be willing to leave his side , Qiang Quiyue will definitely feel sad .

Qiang Quiyue hicked and started sobbing again .

" Wuuuu "

Mo Xun doesn't know why Qiang Quiyue started crying again .

Seeing the little prince pouting lips and agrrieved eyes , he suddenly had an impulse to bully him but of course that will only remain within his thoughts.

" Yes yes? Why is baby prince crying again? What do you want Mo gege to do? Do you want to eat? " Mo Xun tried his best to express a doting look like how parents would to their child so Qiang Quiyue could understand that he was distressed seeing him crying .

Qiang Quiyue slowly paused from sobbing and sniffed while rubbing his swollen eyes . When he felt someone wiping his lids and tenderly stroke his cheeks with the pad of their hands . Qiang Quiyue slowly purred and rubbed his cheeks to the warm palm of the young man .

" What's wrong? "

Qiang Quiyue shook his head and stared at Mo Xun's handsome face seriously .

" Will ... Will you be replaced by another eunuch if you will be promoted? Once i grow up , will you leave me? "

Mo Xun didn't noticed that the child would really mark his every single promise . Mo Xun thought that children would easily forget everything once they grow up .

Mo Xun did not even remembered his toddler memories when he was a general when he grew up , especially at the age of three where a child is still developing and coping with learning languages .

" Of course not , this humble eunuch will accompany you for a very long time . Of course , not until you want me to go away you know . Maybe , you'll think that i'm annoying once you want to escape from your palace and date beautiful girls on the capital . Hehe . "

Although Qiang Quiyue doesn't understand what date means . Once he heard beautiful girls from Mo Xun's mouth , Qiang Quiyue immediately understood base on contexts clues and immediately frowned .

" I don't like beautiful ladies " said the prince

Mo Xun's left brows arc up  in amusement and affectionately pinched the prince's cheeks softly . He sat down on the stone located at the corner of the lawn and put the toddler on his lap . He moved his knees up and down and let the toddler simulate how cavaliers ride their horse with spears to kill enemies.

' giddy up neeeeigh  '

Qiang Quiyue felt uncomfortable and wants Mo Xun to stop because he felt weird sensation coming out of his back .

Suddenly , Mo Xun's eyes widened when a furry tail popped out of Qiang Quiyue's rear . The tail's color is red , fiery red that t looks like a burning fire .

A fox tail .

Is the thought that flashed across Mo Xun's head . He looked incredulously at Qiang Quiyue's cute face which held innocence .

_ there's no way this child is my wife .___

_ this is pedophilia!!!!_

Mo Xun almost fainted from panic , but fortunately still remembered that the creature in front of him is a child .

Qiang Quiyue looked behind him and his eyes suddenly widened . " I-it appeared again! "

" Again? "

Qiang Quiyue stiffened and looked nervously at Mo Xun . He tried his best to make the tail disappear but any stimulation like what just happened could make his tail appear on its own , especially if his mood is extremely strong . Fortunately he can still keep his tail when his birth mother died , but he cannot understand why would it appear now .

" Yeah "

" When has this started appearing? Who else knew this? "Mo Xun immediately covered the small tail with his sleeves , fearing that someone spying at them would witness this scene .

" This , consort Lin mother knew. Ever since i was born , i already have these features . " But all the witness of his birth were silence , if not dead. Suddenly , triangular furry ears popped out of his head as furrs started covering his human ears . He also showed to Mo Xun his claws and , his nails turned red and elongated . It became sharp as knife , it even glistened when the sun rays hit the tips of his nails .

Mo Xun clenched his fist . His wife! His wife has always been by his side all along!

Aaah i'm so stupid , why did i expect all Zone's reincarnation to have crimson eyes?

Speaking of crimson eyes .

" Your highness , do you also have red eyes? "

Qiang Quiyue's peach blossom eyes widened in shock . " How did you know , Mo gege? "

Mo Xun awkwardly scratched his cheeks . His gaze towards Qiang Quiyue turned more affectionate . He rubbed the ears above his head and smiled like a fool.

" Say , your highness , do you like Mo gege? "

Qiang Quiyue nodded and smiled in a gummy way . 

" Good "

Mo Xun suddenly felt motivated . " Don't feel sad anymore , Mo gege is here.  "

Qiang Quiyue nodded and doesn't feel sad anymore . Suddenly , Mo Xun stood up and went back to the palace .

" I'll bring you somewhere. " Mo Xun

" Somewhere? " Qiang Quiyue

" We'll go to the outer gate of the palace and sneak inside the training area of the imperial guards . "

Mo Xun took out a jacket from the the prince's closet and covered Qiang Quiyue's head with it . He lifted him up and started mobilizing his mana and like gush of wind , disappeared on the spot . Any shadow guards could not contend to the combat skills of a former general .

Mana is actually scarce in this dimension , and martial artist uses qi more than mana . After all , mana is more suited to the physiques of the western people .

The body that Mo Xun used is the replica of his younger self in his past life as a general ,  his soul could manipulate mana , even if the body he possessed contradicted with the energy his soul manipulated , his current body is still more suited for internal qi cultivation .

Mo Xun arrived at the outer gate bypassing countless securities . He went to a dark corner and looked at the training area of the imperial guards.  The yellow robed imperial guards did not noticed that two people from the inner palace infiltrated their area without permission m

The child within Mo Xun's embrace has his eyes so bright and shining when he saw them training.  His eyes especially often landed on the archery grounds. 

Then at the imperial guards that started sparring close combat style . Although he cannot understand much from the world , he can unexpectedly understand their moves . He can even point out flaws from them as if Qiang Quiyue was more knowledgeable than them .

" Mo gege , i want to join them. " Qiang Quiyue pulled Mo Xun's black robe which Mo Xun change into for better concealment .

Qiang Quiyue felt Mo Xun's hands atop his head rubbing his furry ears through the jacket covering him . " You will only be bullied by them , let's wait until you grow so that you can confidently join and beat them . "

" Unn! " Qiang Quiyue's eyes were burning as they stared at the training grounds with burning desire .

Strange thoughts filled Qiang Quiyue...

He wants to beat these imperial guards and destroy their grounds .

" Do you want to train? "

Qiang Quiyue nodded .

" Then Mo gege will teach you . "

Qiang Quiyue's immediately sparkled and looked ato Xun with excitement . " Mo gege , you are the best! "

Mo Xun smiled like a proud peacock ." Of course , your Mo gege is the best . Now , let's go back . From tomorrow on wards , we will start strengthening your body and develop your stamina . "

Qiang Quiyue excitedly clapped his hand and hugged Mo Xun's neck as they run back to the palace . Qiang Quiyue was excited especially whenever Mo Xun run and jump so fast like a gust of wind . Qiang Quiyue felt like he was flying and there's a pair of wings behind Mo Xun .

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One week later , a small toddler could be seen lying on his back while doing sit ups . Qiang Quiyue has an aggrieved look on his face as he continued doing sit ups .

" Mo gege , my tummy is burning . "

Mo Xun chuckle and rubbed the child's belly. " Go ahead , do your best . "

After 30 sit ups , Qiang Quiyue collapsed and stared dully at the air . " Waaah , i don't want to do sit ups anymore ."

Mo Xun and Qiang Quiyue trained inside the palace and the windows were all closed . The three little maids watched at the side while encouraging the little prince .

" Do your best your highness , if you get stronger you can beat up your brothers after this . " Encouraged Su Jie

When Qiang Quiyue heard this , his eyes flashed and started doing push ups as if he was injected by chicken blood . He was especially imagining of beating the eldest .

That stupid eldest brother , will soon be trampled under my feet in the future .

Another week passed as Qiang Quiyue could be seen running laps around their palace . Mo Xun accompanied him and even run ahead of the little guy to encourage the prince to chase him . The three little maids on the other hand did their own things .

Yin Ping writes a diary about their days in the palace with the prince , as for how she learned writing it is credited to the training they went for them to serve the imperial family .

Su Jie was painting the sweaty figure of the little prince .

Lei Dandan on the other hand is holding a towel and water gourd , ready to give it to the little prince after break .

Another week passed again as Mo Xun started advancing Qiang Quiyue's training schedule .

Because of Zone's fox bloodline that never disappeared in Zone's reincarnation , Qiang Quiyue as Zone's reincarnation has a high stamina and innate fast speed .

The three little maids thought that Qiang Quiyue was so amazing that he has improved so quick in the small amount of time they spent training .

Time flies quickly, in the green forest . The sharp sound of the gust of wind suddenly sounded as a fast figure of an arrow pierced the body of a small bird .

Wearing similar black tight clothes as the tall young man beside him . The seven years old kid holding a bow and arrow looked at the dead bird that he has chosen as his target .

His eyes turned to the tall man beside him , " Master , what do you think of my performance? "

The tall man is wearing a serious expression on his face but he was not stingy on his compliments . " Not bad , your highness' is still as talented as ever . "

Qiang Quiyue smiled brightly and rubbed the surface of his bows .

" I already mastered basic archery and throw darts , but i think doing archery while moving would be a bit of challenge for me . "

Mo Xun put down his crossed arms and rubbed the child's head which has already reached his waist . " Take it slow , for now , let's pause our training and focus on the four classical arts instead . "

" I heard that his majesty wants you to start joining your brothers in their studies . You already reached the age of 7 , you should start focusing on learning reading , painting , playing musical instruments and etc . "

Qiang Quiyue suddenly looked sullen . " But I don't want to face their ugly faces . I would rather spend my time with a handsome man like you than face their arrogant peacock like face . ",

Mo Xun burst out in laughter and hugged Qiang Quiyue uncontrollably . " Silly , you don't really have to pay attention to them . Just focus on your studies . "

Qiang Quiyue went back to the palace with Mo Xun .

Mo Xun is now a high ranking Eunuch and can influence the low ranking eunuch now . He was especially appreciated by the emperor because of his intelligence . The emperor even wants him to become a eunuch official but Mo Xun refused and wanted to remain serving the third prince . Qiang Quiyue could feel the crisis within his heart whenever he saw Mo Xun talking merryly with other people . Qiang Quiyue thought that they wanted to take Mo Xun away from him and always wanted to with Mo Xun all day. Fortunately , Mo Xun doesn't mind his clingy attitude and did not even once felt irritated .

Although he was curious why Mo Xun has a lot of skill sets even though he was just from an ordinary origin. He doesn't want Mo Xun to tell him that he was too meddlesome with his personal affairs and secrets.

Maybe Mo Xun is actually not an ordinary person?

But why does he want to serve him?

Does he have a motive within his mind?

Qiang Quiyue didn't want the doubt within his heart to creep deep within his heart .

He will only hurt himself .

Qiang Quiyue is worried that Mo Xun might be a spy from another kingdom or empire .

Why is Mo Xun so good to him?

He can understand his three little maids' motherly love and the palace maids that he inherited from his birth mother .

But what about Mo Xun?

Qiang Quiyue doubted that a eunuch could be so loyal to a prince like him who doesn't even want to sit on the throne .

Coupled with Mo Xun's incredible martial skills . Qiang Quiyue doubted wether Mo Xun is indeed a spy from another kingdom and Mo Xun is boiling him in warm water to slowly pursuade him to betray the empire .