The Prince of Travelers

Night Attack

The atmosphere of the night was very different from usual. The moon is at its end, not visible at all. Cloudy clouds also shade the sky. The cold air flew along with the wind that was blowing fiercely on the desolate capital of the Left Kingdom.

"Sister, I will sleep with Seonghwa tonight," Li Rouwei said after dinner. Li An turned to her, then smiled and nodded lightly, "It doesn't matter as long as you don't sleep too late."

"Sister," called Li Rouwei again, then pleaded, "Our company. Want, huh?"

"Why? Isn't there already Princess Seonghwa?" Li An closed the book because it seemed like this conversation would take a lot of time, "Are you also the daughter of the brave Tang? Usually, you sleep alone too."

"I want company," Li Rouwei continued to persuade, "Let's accompany us. It's very dark tonight. I want Brother An with us."

"I still have a job," Li An pointed out his book. Li Rouwei was silent for a moment, then again begged, "Son can't read it in my room. Come on, accompany us."

Li An tried to resist for various other reasons. However, Li Rouwei continued to insist and force him until he had no choice but to comply. The Ninth Princess had become even more fussy lately.

"Hais .. alright," Li An gave up and got up from his seat, "I will accompany you. So, quickly go to sleep and do not play around. I'm going to go to my room for a minute."

"Hm," Li Rouwei nodded happily. He immediately led Seonghwa into his room. Shortly after, Li An followed with a lantern and a book in his hand.

"Seonghwa, let's go to sleep quickly" Li Rouwei whispered to his best friend, "Sister, don't go later, yeah."

Li An did not answer. He simply smiled subtly and gently stroked Li Rouwei's head. Li Rouwei grabbed her hand as if she was seriously asking her brother not to leave.

***

Born as a princess and had a luxurious life. All wishes are granted. Have a beautiful and cute face, and a soft voice. Must be lucky for him. Such was the figure of little Li Rouwei. He has everything since birth. However, true happiness is not derived from mortal luxury. It's all fake. That was not what the princess really expected.

His mother was an influential concubine, had many ladies and was busy in politics. Well, it was so busy in politics that it seemed as if he had forgotten the whereabouts of his children, let alone Li Rouwei who could not possibly inherit the throne. Empress Zhaoyi, who was still a concubine, rarely paid attention to her daughter. Therefore, Li Rouwei felt lonely.

Since in the cradle, Li Rouwei had always been cared for by the maids. Whatever she wanted, the maids would definitely obey her soon. They all do it just to do their job.

Li Rouwei always expected attention. Every time he tried to get close to his mother, the mother only replied coldly and almost indifferently. Little Rou'er could not feel the affection from him, let alone from his father who was an emperor. She is also attached to her older brother, Li Xiang.

Unfortunately, the brother was also busy training and training. Even though he paid little attention to Li Rouwei, it was still less because the Seventh Prince was more often concerned with his ambitions. It made the Ninth Princess quite upset.

That day, Li Rouwei idly followed her brother to a visit to a small pavilion in the palace complex. Li Rouwei had indeed heard of the residence, but he had never seen its contents directly before. With a little princess-style sneaking stance, he infiltrated inside carefully.

"Sister Xiang, is he your brother?" a foreign voice greeted Li Rouwei at that time. As Li Xiang turned his head, the prince was extremely shocked and hurriedly wanted to bring him back home. However, Li Rouwei immediately refused.

"It's okay, just let him play here," the voice came back. A different aura emanated from him. "He can play with Miao-Miao. Can't he, Brother Huanran? Hi, little sister. Do you like cats?"

"Yes, just let him be here," Li Huanran also allowed him back then, "He must have followed you out of curiosity, Xiang'er."

"Rou'er," said Li Rouwei introducing himself as he stared warily from behind Li Xiang's robe, "I am Li Rouwei, Ninth Emperor Tang's daughter."

"Rouwei? That's a pretty name. Your mother must love you so much. I am Li An, the Eighth Prince," the owner of the voice introduced himself. There is a typical smile that contains concern for the lips. For some reason, Li Rouwei was very at home when he was with her.

In the days that followed, Li Rouwei also made frequent visits to Aixin Pavilion. He always found Li An studying there. Every time he came, the Eighth Prince would welcome and treat him with sweet foods made by Mimi.

The Eighth Prince was indeed busy just like the other Li Rouwei brothers, especially when there was Yun Jili watching him. However, he was always willing to accompany Li Rouwei to play in his spare time. Usually, they also played with Miao-Miao.

In essence, the atmosphere in Aixin Pavilion was very different from that of the Eternal Happiness Palace. If it were a desert of gold and diamonds, then Aixin Pavilion was a beautiful and simple oasis. It is because of its friendly and attentive inhabitants. Li Rouwei hoped that the oasis would never disappear.

"Well, please don't go ...

***

"No!"

The small sound of a bang woke Li An who was asleep while sitting down. His eyes immediately swept into the surroundings warily. The lantern he had brought into Li Rouwei's room was dead. However, he could still feel the fingers of the Ninth Princess still gripping his hand.

"Sister Hong," called Li An.

"Yes, Prince," Wang Hongli immediately replied. During his time in the Left Kingdom, he always escorted the Eighth Prince along with his soldiers. Incidentally, this is his turn to guard.

"Did you hear that voice?" ask Li An. He released Li Rouwei's grip slowly so as not to wake her up. His sight, hearing, and heart continued to vigilantly observe around.

"I heard it," Wang Hongli had also put up his vigilance. As a nicknamed swordsman, he had a better sense of observation than most people. "Do we need to check, Prince?"

"How many people are standing guard around here?" Li An did not immediately answer Wang Hongli's question and instead asked back. He should consider everything well. If not, ....

"About ...," Wang Hongli just wanted to report ...

"Get out!"

A firework flare exploded on the ceiling of the palace. The atmosphere became noisy and gripping. The soldiers and guards instantly woke up instantly. Dozens of mysterious shadows jumped up and down on the roof of the palace.

"Prince, beware!" exclaim Wang Hongli. He immediately called his closest friends to docked to the Guest of Honor Complex. Forces led by the Swordsman Cenangkas Kembar also gathered.

"Sister," Li Rouwei was also awakened by the explosion of the flare earlier. So did Seonghwa. "What's going on?"

"Rou'er," Li An turned his head. He had just received a sword and an arrow from one of his soldiers. "Be careful, we're under attack."

"Sister An," Li Chen's voice sounded as well. Prince Zhizhe's son was also ready with his weapon. "What was that noise?"

"Our voice," Li An replied briefly, "The enemy has already attacked. Careful, Chen'er!"

"Geeh! As rumored," Wang Hongli sneered sinisterly. If he had not been assigned to guard the princes and princesses, he would have gone after the intruders, "So this legendary Middle Kingdom vanguard army. But ...."

"Trangs!"

Wang Hongli repelled an attack that came suddenly. His opponent immediately bounced a few meters. The sturdy-bodied warrior is not someone who is easily overthrown.

"You guys are too weak to be considered elite level troops," Wang Hongli strengthened the grip of his two swords. He built attacking horses. A moment later, he darted forward to shake his sword.

"Among ...!" the imperfect opponent got up straight away collapsed. He had no chance to fight Wang Hongli who lunged over without further ado. The swordsman's sword was instantly covered in blood.

"Shelf!"

A corpse killed by an arrow fell right in front of the Swordsman Cenangkas Twins. He also looked up. A dozen enemies were ready to storm it just now, but their attention was turned to a young man who skillfully fired his arrow.

"Hi, Scabbiness!" wang Hongli snapped his sword at them. He was accompanied by some of his soldiers now. Their numbers are no longer a problem, "Down you! Your opponent is us."

Li An looked coldly at the surrounding scenery. He put up his arrows, ready to be launched at any time. Li Chen and the princesses stood behind him, while the Cenangkas Army coiled around them, on alert for the worst possible outcome. Although they had expected it, but they had to remain vigilant.