37: Chapter 37 The Tragic Little Prince's Nobleman 19
Inside the room, several pieces of clothing were scattered about. Through layers of gauze curtains, two figures could be vaguely seen sleeping on the canopy bed.
Lu Zhan had slept very deeply. Last night, the two of them had gone to sleep quite late and were truly a bit tired.
Lying on the bed with his eyes open, he remained dazed for a good while before his consciousness cleared. After last night, his heart felt exceptionally calm today.
However, the image of Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan seemed to have been carved into his heart; although not very deep, it was difficult to erase.
He thought that his affection for Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan was truly a bit different. He had a very clear desire for Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan, making him all the more special.
Before Lu Zhan could continue to ponder, he felt that the body of the person in his arms was abnormally hot.
Lowering his gaze, he saw that the little face pressed against his chest was flushed with an abnormal redness.
Lu Zhan hurriedly raised his hand to touch Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan's forehead and felt that it was quite hot.
He must have a fever. He had fallen into a deep sleep towards the end last night. Seeing Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan's condition, he feared that the boy had simply fallen asleep right beside him, which led to this.
It seemed he would have to find an imperial physician to take a look.
With a hint of tenderness in his eyes, Lu Zhan tried to gently move the person off him.
But even though his movements were very light, the person still woke up as he moved the little head from his chest.
Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan raised his flushed little face. His long eyelashes were damp with physiological tears from just waking up, and his eyes were dazed as he looked foolishly at Lu Zhan.
"Master..."
The voice was soft and sweet, carrying a hint of the fragility of illness, making Lu Zhan's heart melt.
"Mm, Master is here."
Lu Zhan leaned against the headboard and sat up halfway, gently wrapping his left arm around the person while stroking the fluffy head with his right hand.
"Master, I'm feeling a bit unwell. My head is dizzy and my body hurts a little. I need a kiss to feel better."
His tone was obedient, his eyes filled with attachment, and he was softly acting like a spoiled child, which inexplicably made one's heart soften.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhan blushed for a rare moment, blaming himself for being too rough.
"Alright, Master will kiss Nickname right now."
Having said that, he leaned down and kissed Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan's forehead.
Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan was extremely happy inside. Such a Master was truly so gentle, so gentle. This scene was so beautiful it felt like a dream.
"Nickname, your forehead is a bit hot. Lie down and rest for a while first. I will go find an imperial physician to come and take a look at you, then I will help you clean up and apply medicine."
After Lu Zhan finished speaking, he pulled his hand back. Just as he was about to get out of bed, a pair of hands wrapped around his waist, and the little head buried itself into his chest.
"Master, I don't want that. I want to be filled with your scent, inside and out. Or is it that Master is focused on cultivating the Dao, with an unswerving heart, and dislikes Nickname, feeling that Nickname is unworthy?"
The voice was low, and by the end, it carried a touch of humility and pitifulness.
The first half of the other person's words were, to Lu Zhan, too... but in the end, he didn't say anything, only replying in a gentle and calm tone.
"Nickname, at this point, how could Master still be someone with a Dao Heart? I had long ago broken the sect rules I had upheld for many years; before, it was nothing more than self-deception."
Now that I am with you, there is no longer any room for argument. My faith has been forsaken, my principles broken, and I have disregarded moral ethics.
"Nickname, it should be me asking you. Now that I am stained with dust, having lost my former radiance and become a Master who is just one of the ordinary masses, would you despise me?"
Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan had long been listening with a heart full of pain; he could not bear to hear Master self-harm and belittle himself like this.
It was clearly he who had drugged him first and seduced him afterward, causing Master to end up like this, but Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan would never dare to speak this truth aloud.
Because of this, his heart felt even more guilty and painful, and his tears began to fall uncontrollably.
"It's not like that at all. In Nickname's heart, Master is always holy, the light in the darkness, the deity sitting within my heart."
The hoarse words, carrying a sobbing tone, fell upon his ears.
A small patch of the clothes on his chest was also dampened by tears. Lu Zhan couldn't help but feel a surge of heartache; it seemed he had accidentally made the person cry.
"Nickname, don't think about those pointless things. Be good, be obedient, alright? The days ahead are long; Master will accompany you and cherish you."
Lu Zhan lowered his head, soothing him gently, and raised his hand to stroke the back of Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan's neck to offer comfort.
Upon hearing this, Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan had already forgotten everything from just moments ago. He raised his little head, his red Phoenix eyes wide open, staring at Lu Zhan without blinking.
"Master, really?"
His tone was full of disbelief.
Lu Zhan smiled at the sight and nodded slightly.
"Little fool, are you that happy?"
Having received a positive answer, Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan felt as if he were walking on clouds; his entire being was so excited that he felt a bit lightheaded.
Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan hugged Lu Zhan tightly with both hands, muttering intermittently to himself.
"Master... Master... you finally like me... you have accepted me... I have waited for this day for so long, so long..."
Lu Zhan simply held him, raising his hand to rest on his back, constantly soothing him.
After a while, the person in his arms calmed down. Lu Zhan planted a kiss on his forehead before letting him go.
"Nickname, be good, Master will be back soon."
Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan nodded obediently and tucked himself into the covers.
Lu Zhan got out of bed, took out clean clothes from the cabinet to put on, tidied up the room, and after confirming there were no issues, he walked out and raised his hand to summon the old steward.
"Steward Fang, take my calling card and go invite Imperial Physician Wang to come over. Also, prepare some water; bring it in after the imperial physician leaves."
After saying this, Lu Zhan turned and went back into the room.
Shielded by layers of gauze curtains, Lu Zhan sat by the bed, raised his hand to stroke the other's cheek, and accompanied Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan, chatting idly.
Before long, a knock sounded at the door.
Lu Zhan got up and went out to check; it was Steward Fang standing at the door with Imperial Physician Wang.
Lu Zhan waved his hand, signaling for Imperial Physician Wang to enter the room first.
Steward Fang waited at the door, while Imperial Physician Wang walked to the front of Lu Zhan before stopping and bowing in salute.
"Lord National Teacher, I wonder what important matter you have for summoning me."
Lu Zhan nodded slightly in response and replied in a cool, detached manner.
"Imperial Physician Wang, follow me to the inner room to see someone; he currently has a bit of a fever."
Upon hearing this, Imperial Physician Wang carried his medicine chest, followed behind Lu Zhan, walked in, and stood still outside the layers of gauze curtains.
Lu Zhan slightly lifted the gauze curtains and walked in.
Sitting on the bed, he said gently to Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan.
"Nickname, the imperial physician is here. Master will lower the curtains to block the view; you stick your hand out so the imperial physician can take a look."
Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan was dazed and very uncomfortable, but he still shook his head.
"Master, no. If this gets out, Nickname is afraid it will damage your reputation. Nickname will just endure it."
Lu Zhan felt his heart soften upon hearing this; how could he be so cute!
"It's alright, Nickname. Compared to you, those things are not important, and Master does not care."
These words echoed in his dazed mind, instantly suppressing all the discomfort in Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan's body. So, he was this important in Master's heart now.
For Fifth Prince Qi Yuxuan, there was no stimulant that could compare to this.