Chapter 15: Chapter 15

When they returned, Fen Cheng talked to the emperor, "You didn't mention that to me."

"I meant not to tell you. I want to surprise you. You don't accept the gold I gave you, it's the only thing I can reward you for all you've done for the empire," the emperor said and smiled.

Fen Cheng stopped walking. He bowed and knelt, "I am glad to know that you entrust me with the empire and its people. I promise to keep its life simple and orderly. I will not ruin the chance and trust you have given me."

The emperor touches Fen Cheng head and speak, "I believe in your ability."

After that conversation, Fen Cheng went to Bingwen's room that he gave.

When he entered the room, it was quiet. All he could hear was the crackle and the sound of wood. When he finally entered, he saw the man sleeping soundly. When he entered the room it was just quiet. All he could hear was the crackle and the sound of wood. When he finally entered, he saw the man sleeping soundly. Fen Cheng sat down next to him. He was about to touch his face when Bingwen stopped it.

"You're awake. Get up and follow me, we will go to my room. Tomorrow morning we're going somewhere," Fen Cheng stands up from the bed and went near the door to wait for Bingwen.

"Why do I even have to move into your room? I'm sure I can't escape because of the tight security here!"

"I'm just making sure. You don't play fair, I don't have any idea of what's going on in your head. Stop complaining and stand up."

They went to the bedroom. While walking Bingwen saw a variety of abstract art. They stopped at the brown and large door. When it opens, the large bed is immediately the first to be seen.

"There's only one bed here. Where would I sleep?" Bingwen asked.

Fen Cheng walked over to the window and opened it, "Where else? Here," he pointed to the bed and continue, "you're going to sleep beside me. You are my servant, so even if you're sound asleep and I need something— you need to wake up and serve me."

"Can you stop mentioning the word servant? Is that okay, Your Majesty?"

Fen Cheng laughed out loud and pulled Bingwen onto the bed. He hugged him as Bingwen lay on top of him. "H-hey! Go away! What are you doing?"

"It's been tiring all day. Let's rest,"

"Rest as long as you want. Just let me go," Bingwen's face was close to Fen Cheng's.

He saw that Fen Cheng eyes were already peacefully closed. He stared closely at his face and saw that he looks innocent when asleep. Like an innocent child in the world. He parted the hair covering Fen Cheng's eyes and unknowingly, he fell asleep while laying on his chest.

Fen Cheng awakened by the faint knock, "Mr Fen Cheng, your dinner is ready. Shall I bring the food inside?"

He would have stood up when he felt something heavy on his body. He tries to look at it and saw Bingwen sleeping quietly. He touched Bingwe's body and head. He slowly tilted his body so that Bingwen could lie down properly. When he was finally able to lie down, he opened the door and took the food.

When Fen Cheng went back to bed, he saw that Bingwen was awake as well. He brought the serving food wheels near to the table and laid out the foods there.

"Come and eat. After you eat, take a bath, I will just order someone to bring clothes that you will wear today and tomorrow," Fen Cheng offers while arranging the table.

Bingwen just rubbed his eyes and walked over to the dining table.

The room is spacious and quiet. Only cutlery and plates can be heard. Until the end, no one speaks until they both stand up, "I'll go out to tell them to get your bath and your clothes ready."

Bingwen nodded and went back to bed. When Fen Cheng returned, he saw Bingwen sleeping again. He didn't disturb Bingwen's sleep. He just lay down next to him.

The light of dawn seeped into the room. Bingwen rubbed his bleary eyes and walked to the window. There was a pearly glow in the sky. Golden fingers of sunlight lit up the scene.

"I fell asleep waiting for Fen Cheng."

He looked at the bed and Fen Cheng was no longer there. The servants' furnished bath last night was not used so now he will use it. Fen Cheng said they were leaving today so he acted quickly. He also saw at the top of the cabinet his clothes lying there.

When he came out of the bathroom, he found Fen Cheng at the table. Sitting while the food already prepared and new bath as well. He did not know where he did his bathed.

They ate and rested for a while when Fen Cheng told, "Let's go."

"Where are you taking me?"

"Just come along."

They go to a lot of people. As they walked people greeted Fen Cheng. They bow in greeting.

"Your majesty."

Because Fen Cheng is so humble he just replies to them with, "I'm not emperor yet, what are you calling me that," then laughs

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When they got to where they were going Bingwen saw different clothes. He also sees how they are sewn. He wonders why Fen Cheng brought him here.

"Why did you bring me here?"

"You don't have clothes to wear. I only asked someone to lend you some of the clothes I give to you. You can also look for things you want, except for sharp things. There have many books, clothes and necklaces to choose from. Just tell me. "

They were distracted by a crowd and commotion. Bingwen was curious and asked Fen Cheng, "What's going on there?"

"This town holds a festival every year. There are various competitions such as singing or dancing with the sword. Some participants join even they are not gifted in dancing or singing. They share their other talents," Fen Cheng explained as he smiled looking at him.

“I want to join,” Bingwen said interestedly.

"What talent will you show?" raised an eyebrow as Fen Cheng asked.

"Dancing with —"

Bingwen didn't finish what he was going to say when Fen Cheng immediately stopped him.

"No."

.Fen Cheng was about to leave when Bingwen pulled his arm.

"What? Why?" Bingwen asked. "

"You're going to hold a sword. I wonder if you'll just use that to suddenly stab me."

"W-what? No!"

Bingwen blushed because of what Fen Cheng said. He was embarrassed that someone might hear them and prevented him from participating in the contest.

"I'll let you join but what will I get if I let you?"

Bingwen think for a long time before speaking, "What do you want?"

Fen Cheng grinned and pulled Bingwen over to where the participants were signing up. He whispered to Bingwen, just right for the two of them to hear. Bingwen felt Fen Cheng's hot breath behind his ear.

"You'll find out later."

Bingwen blushed because of the heat of Fen Cheng's breath behind his ear. And the man hit his lips on his right cheek.