Chang Bao said all the words that Minister Liu told him. His mood wasn't very good at all. It would seemed like the winter had come by in the middle of the summer. Emperor Wang Yong sighed as he tend to calm down Chang Bao's mind, but it ended up to no avail.

"He even said he'd torture my brother! Just how can I calm down? I can only calm down after I kill him first! And guess what? He even said that my brother disfigured his daughter! Am I that foolish to believe him?! My brother wouldn't hurt an ant! Not even a tiny single ant!..."

"Calm down, here have a fresh water to clear the head." The Emperor handed Chang Bao a glass of water and gulped it in one go. However, the furious royal guard was restless and seems to want to destroy the world.

The Emperor knew how stubborn this royal guard of his and wouldn't stop until he gets what he wants. So, the Emperor had a migraine.

"Don't be foolish. Just stay on the que and sooner or later we're going to take him down, together with the tumors in the palace. Don't worry about your brother, he have his husband on his side. Delun will protect Li Jie and will be safe through his care." The Emperor said while Chang Bao just snorted and eventually scoffed.

"Pour this again." Chang Bao ordered. Wang Yong stared at him in disbelief and said helplessly, "You know that I'm the Emperor right?"

"So what? Back then, you're still the guy who cried when I throw you the earthworm I caught in the royal backyard." The Emperor was deeply enraged that he stomped through the pitcher and aggressively handed him a glass of water.

"Hope you choke." The Emperor said as a tip.

Chang Bao just rolled his eyes and poured all the water to his mouth.

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When Chang Bao returned, the Emperor immediately called for a meeting. The people who were involved in the plan came on time and saluted him. Delun was taken aback when he saw Chang Bao behind the Emperor, same with Chen Guang, who almost had the same face with the royal guard.

Then, they realized, the atmosphere was so awkward that no one wanted to speak. The Emperor sighed helplessly and took the opportunity to break the silence.

"As what you can see, Chang Bao was the undercover I sent from the enemy's base. Sorry when Zhèn did not informed you earlier." The Emperor said at Chen Guang. Chen Guang was surprised and looked at Chang Bao who alienated his father. Chen Guang was worried when he heard that, but he couldn't act like what he wanted since his child didn't even want to worry about him.

Chen Guang smiled but not a smile, "It's okay Your Majesty, I can definitely tell that everything has a reason." He took a glance at him again, but he wouldn't even look at him. Chen Guang was hurt, but he didn't show it outside.

Delun just glanced at him and looked away. The Emperor twitched his brow when he noticed Delun's reaction. Just what on Earth did they fighting about that they bore deep grudge between them? He just couldn't figured it out.

"Minister Liu had said that aside from the wealth that was hidden inside that treasury, there was also another 'thing' Minister Liu was after. However, he didn't mentioned that 'thing' when he stated the plan. We knew that he couldn't go to that place without the key of the sacred treasury." The Emperor explained and took out the shiny imperial jade pendant and placed it on the table.

"We couldn't bear to sit any longer. As what Zhèn said, we should stick to the plan and let him enjoy what he have when he has a chance. Such a naive fucker." Oh my, the Emperor cursed. Delun cleared his throat and said lightly, "Your Majesty, your image..."

The Emperor didn't noticed that he just unleashed his anger just now and cleared his throat in embarrassment.

"Also, I'm afraid that Mrs. Feng was also being targeted by Minister Liu. So Delun, your job right now is to protect your wife."

When Chen Guang heard the word 'targeted', the fan he just gripped broke into pieces. The coldness in his eyes could be seen through others, full of killing intent.

Delun also clenched his fist tightly that he even wounded himself. He had an urge to go where his wife right now and hug him tight, not letting that dirty Minister touch his dirty hands from his wife.

He was outraged.

"For now, Chang Bao will remain there until he succeeded his mission. As for Chen Guang, you will guard Chang Bao from his mission in case he'll get into trouble."

'Damn, is he getting revenge on me?' Chang Bao screamed inside his thoughts and almost glared at the Emperor just now if not for the people present in the room.

Chen Guang, on the other hand, was enlightened as he thought of protecting his son. He was worried when the Emperor said that he was the undercover. But now that he was tasked by this mission, even though it's difficult, he could protect his son.

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Early afternoon and Delun rode his horse back to where his wife was. He was worried about his wife's safety, especially from that scumbag who seemed more stubborn than him.

Earlier after the meeting, Delun confronted the Emperor why the minister insisting on capturing his wife. The Emperor said that it was because of the jade pendant, but mainly because he 'disfigured' his daughter.

Judging from Li Jie's personality, he didn't doubt that statement. As his husband, Delun knew all the things Li Jie had. He knew his wife was a tyrant but he undoubtly had his limits.

However, what should he do now? Delun was angry to the core. He couldn't imagine if Li Jie ended up hurt and he turned into a bystander who only watched his wife in pain. How could he bear that?

How could he have the guts to be called 'his husband' if he couldn't protect him?

But seeing his wife's face, he couldn't bear the idea of scolding him. How would he even do that?

Delun sighed and focused on the road. He needed to hurry and tie Li Jie to his arms, kiss him and hug him tight. He really missed his wife that it felt that it's been a year since they didn't saw each other.

He will protect his wife by the despicable hands of that monster which he wanted to kill a long time ago.

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In Li Jie's room, he frantically sesrched for pretty clothes he wanted to wear. He wanted to look decent in front of his husband.

Also, he wanted to tell his feelings as soon as he got home.

What if he was one step ahead of all his rivals? He couldn't stand such problem. So, he decided to tell hisbfeelings that bottled up inside his kokoro and eat him.

Of course, he needs to eat his delicious meal.

But before he could choose, an unfamiliar scent engulfed his nose. The familiar hands wrapped around his waist, the warmth he yearned finally came by his side.

He missed this person. But, why did he barged in without knocking in?! He was just wearing an undergarment and of course, his seductive body was shaped within his clothes making him blushed.

"I'm back." Delun said with a deep and husky voice. Damn, why was his husband so sexy?! He got hard by just listening to him.

"Hmm, you're back." Li Jie said coquettishly and his husband snapped.

Why?! It was a foul! Damn foul! How could his wife so damn sexy? He wished he could eat him now!

At the same time, he was stunned. His wife voluntarily acted spoiled around him, does that mean he loves him too?

As his mind was about to wander around, Li Jie turned around and hugged Delun's neck. It was sweet and spicy moment for the two of them as Li Jie stared right into Delun's eyes full of love and lust.

Delun wanted to pounce him right now, but not right now.

Not right now.

Not...

"..."

The world stopped moving when Li Jie kissed Delun right into his mouth. The bittersweet taste of love poured that afternoon as Li Jie ravaged Delun's lips.

'That's it. I'm goint to eat you now.' Delun thought as he pushed his tongue, twisting and tasting every corners of Li Jie's cavern.

When the two broke the kiss, Li Jie was panting and clutching through Delun's robe. Li Jie's starry eyes stared at his husband who was about to lose himself. Delun gulped as he gazed his wife with such a loving stare.

"Delun,"

Li Jie smiled and caressed Delun's cheek.

"I love you."

Three words, but enough to send the great General to heaven. Delun hugged Li Jie tightly and cried.

He thought that Li Jie didn't want him from all the things he'd done for him. He was anxious and afraid because of that.

Now that his wife said that words right into his face. He was overjoyed that he couldn't even speak.

His past, which he really feared the most, was slowly dissipating. He kissed Li Jie's forehead and said blissfully...

"I love you too."