The Scars Between Us

Chapter 16

Wen Ling sighed to himself, "Ju Ning, this marriage may have been out of power and political reasons but it was me who asked for your hand in marriage. I begged my father, even General Ju for me to marry you."

Her eyes widened in shock, "Why?"

"Ju Ning, what other reason could there be? It's none other than the fact that I hold you dear in my heart. It's tradition that only after the first born prince is married that the ladder would follow. I immediately went to my father after the announcement of my eldest brother's marriage. To my father, this was seen as a grab for power but for me, it was to be with you and only you......I guess you can say I've been waiting on this marriage for at most, 5 years."

She turned confused, "But I thought you didn't like me at first?"

"Well at first my father made me stay around with you and then I learned to know about you. Overtime, I began to hold you more and more in my heart before I then asked to marry you......" he sighed.

All she was, was speechless. She didn't know how to respond.

"I.....I was being selfish wasn't I? I didn't even think to consider your feelings." feeling horrible of his actions.

She gave a subtle smile as she wiped her eyes, "Well, I don't mind......I do feel the same for you." putting her hand over his.

His eyes seemed to glisten, feeling lightened by her confession.

At long last, they were both finally able to say what they wanted. Their answers led gave them light to walk the path they share together.

It was already long after the meeting Fei Yang gave to His Majesty and His Highness, Wen Ling. Shock was their response at the involved party members.

Now, as Wen Xin walked from the training grounds after paying visit, he left back to his Hidden Palace.

Walking past the king's Sun Palace, the prince, who still walked with caution due his injuries, couldn't help but notice two figures. Looking as he passed, he saw his older brother handing a pouch to a female servant.

He only raised a brow, wondering what that could be about.

"I wonder what Ling's doing? Maybe he likes her I don't know.........wait no.....he'd scold me if I said that. He holds Lady Ju Ning too close to heart."

Every time he'd pay a visit to his older brother's palace, he'd see how whipped he was for her. She could just breathe and he'd smile faintly to himself like no one saw when really everyone did.

He then paced away with short steps. All the prince could think about was what he would want for dinner for the night.

It was either just porridge or some rice cakes.

Just before the king would go to sleep, he went over to his nightstand and took hold of his medicine given by the royal physician. He drank this three days a week in order to ease himself of the pain.

However, this night seemed to howl louder than the others. There were harsh winds that moved everything it touched.

Drinking the liquid, he couldn't help but become light headed.. This was present the few times after drinking it and so he decided to lie down on his cold bed.