Masks To Unveil!
The Crown Prince Naxzi Thower Mier, was shot by an arrow. Afterwards, he became a paralyzed, eyesore Crown Prince. His father doesn't particulary hate him, he was only devastated when he found out that he wouldn't be able to walk again. As it was, he was still the Crown Prince, but he knew that once his father found a better option, he would kill him and throw his somewhere anyone wouldn't be able to see him. And as if written by the stars, the oldest daughter of General Zyndellia, Sencha Ahua Zyndellia, who was known as someone monster for having a different power among everyone in her family, was arranged marriage to the 'Useless Crown Prince' of the Empire. The Emperor was happy that at last, the two useless people found each other and he wouldn't bother thinking about the Crown Prince's marriage. But what if, "Crown Prince, everyone had left. Do you have any appointments?" "Let's go out." The Crown Prince was only acting that up until now he was still paralyzed! What will be the reactions if everyone were to find out about that secret? "Miss Sencha, your father had left." Sencha wore her mask and fled away. Two anonymous heroes met each other and oblivious of their relationship. Would the cold Hero Min open up to cute Hero Lanlan? Two people crossed each other's paths. Would they be able to open up to each other and unveiled their secrets to one another? Would they be able to overcome and face the struggles between the Emperor, Officials and their own family? *** "Husband, I really love your face!" "You do? That's good." "How about my face? Don't I look pretty?" "Of course. You are my wife-" "Ah! I know, I shall exert more effort so you would fall for me!" A man who had fallen in love with her before they got married, and a woman who thinks that her husband needs to see that she was sincere before he says that he also likes her. What could be their history that she doesn't remember? Was it a good or a painful one? [Cover: From Pinterest; CTTO] === Author's Note: Check out my other two books! AFTER I TOOK OFF MY TIARA - COMPLETED LATER IN YEARS OF TIME - ONGOING
Princes and Princesses of Thowerian Empire
MASKS TO UNVEIL! CHAPTER 12: Princes and Princesses of Thowerian Empire
"Don't worry too much, brother. Crown princess will surely wake up." Naxzi's older brother, Denixz Querent Mier. He is the first prince, the son of Imperial Concubine Yen. He's currently 19 years old and in talk to be the second son to be wedded after Naxzi.
It was bitter how the first prince was born by an Imperial Concubine Yen, yet the Empress conceived only after two children were born. Up until now, the hatred that Emperor carried towards the empress for not having a son before any Concubines was still deep. It was said that the two were one of the sweetest and most romantic empresses and emperors in the century and history. However, after not satisfying the emperor, he became distant to her and poured all his love to the concubine who got pregnant first, who is Imperial Concubine Yen.
Naxzi sighed and held his wife's hand. "Thank your brother."
It wasn't only him in this room, but all of his siblings and half-siblings. Naxzi felt unhappy that they had to visit him at such a crucial moment. When he only wanted to be alone with his wife, who hasn't woken up yet. Just when exactly will she wake up? Imperial Concubine Yen hasn't stepped out of her chamber, which only means that he humiliated her far that he imagined. He felt pleased at that thought.
"Your highness, what did Crown Princess did that she was beaten up by Imperial Concubine Yen?" Second Princess, Jaekin Cith Mier. She's the same age as Denixz. She is the most silent of his step siblings, thus he didn't imagine that she'd be the first person to ask such an expected question.
Naxzi breathed out, ".. Your Highness, that is what I want to know too. I don't know if it was due to my wife's negligence or was it because of the hatred Imperial Concubine Yen has for me. But either way, I am saddened by the fact that after the marriage with her, she's on the bed, sick."
Jaekin shut her mouth and looked at the cheerful prince. The Fourth Prince, Namvin Thern Mier. He is the younger brother of the third prince, the Crown prince. Namvin is the most cheerful one among all the princes and princesses. But he's especially close with Naxzi and Denixz.
"Brother, you need not worry. I carried a pill that will awaken Her Highness." Namvin winked at Naxzi and Naxzi almost vomited at his appearance. Namvin approached him and gave him the pill.
Naxzi looked at the white pill and heaved a sigh of relief. Indeed, Namvin still does these things. "Thank you, Namvin."
"All for you, brother." Namvin lively said and Ladwel Jack Mier, the seventh prince interrupted Namvin. He shoved Namvin away and comforted Naxzi.
"Don't worry, Naxzi. I will truly find justice for you, brother!" Ladwel said in a happy tone. Jaekin felt her head throbbing, so she bowed her head in front of Naxzi and told him.
"Your Highness, since I have some things to attend to, I must say that I need to leave. However, I went here with the Imperial Physician. He must be of help to you. Then…."
Naxzi nodded at Jaekin and noticed someone who hated him, including Denixz. She is the Sixth Princess, Peryla Lixs Mier. Naxzi smiled at her. Peryla is someone who hates Naxzi because she wants to be the queen. However, as she is the Sixth Princess she can't possess that position unless she killed all those princes and princesses who are higher than her.
She can't do that without having to shed blood, so she only hated them. Naxzi doesn't know why she hated him when he's already paralyzed and at that, he has no power at the court, nor does he have a strong political backup. It's impossible that Peryla hated him just because he is the crown prince.
Peryla bowed to him and said, "I was very worried when I heard the news of Her Highness's. only one day had passed yet this big commotion came."
Naxzi smirked. Peryla was implying that his wife created a big fuss only after a day of marrying him. It seemed that his marriage had a great impact on all of his siblings.
"I thank you for your worries, Sixth Princess. There is nothing more that makes my heart soft except all of your worries."
He smiled as he swept his gazes to all of his siblings. Jaekin must have felt awkward that was why she left first.
"Stop your words, Peryla. You're only making things worse. Am I right?" The fifth Prince Kian Vin Mier said. He looked at Peryla and she hmphed. He is the cutest yet cheerful prince, just like Namvin.
Denixz laughed and said, "Fifth prince, why are you scolding our beloved Sixth princess?"
Kian shook his head. "Her worries seemed insincere seeing how tight her clench is to her skirt."
The others laughed and only Peryla was the unhappy one. Her face was distorted ugly and looked at Naxzi, who has many backups. Jaekin has left so she was the only one girl that was alone here, except for the wife of Naxzi. She was displeased and bit her lower lip.
"Don't make her lose her temper, otherwise she'd hit me instead." The youngest prince and the last son of the emperor, Deniel Boan Mier. He is also the youngest sibling Naxzi has. Deniel is only 16 years old as Ladwel. He smiled at Naxzi and stepped forward.
"Sister Peryla makes my life in the palace more difficult than it already was. Haai."
Peryla was even more humiliated with her face flushed and said in impatience. ".. I-I must say that I should take my leave. My presence here is unneeded. I wish for the Crown Princess quick recovery. Hmph!" she then went out, stomping her feet unethically.
Naxzi let out a breath and turned to Deniel. "She's still your older sister. Must you use those words at her?"
Deniel blushed due to embarrassment and Kian put his arms around Deniel, saying, "This cutie Prince here is shy, Naxzi. What do you say he should do?"
Naxzi shook his head and told them. "I will join you after my wife wakes up. I wish to be alone. Can you all leave?"
Denixz worriedly looked at her and tapped his shoulders. "I will visit later. I'll give you good news about the beasts in the North, concerning Duke Mothelm.
Naxzi lifted his gaze. "Good news? Has he killed them all?"
Denixz kindly smiled. "I'll tell you the whole story later. For now, we'll leave you alone."
"Brother, cheer up!" Namvin said and smiled at him.
When they disappeared, Sanc appeared.
"What about Her Highness, Your Highness? Any progress?"
Naxzi didn't respond to Sanc and turned to what Namvin gave to him. The white pill. The white pill must be chewed in order to fully quench all what is hurting in one's body. Whether internal, it is a very helpful pill. He once used this upon Namvin's recommendation, and it worked well. But will it work the same as Sencha?
He slowly turned to Sencha and ordered Sanc. "Leave me alone." Naxzi then took out the pill and Sanc blushed. It seemed as if Naxzi would chew the pill first before giving it to Sencha.
Th-they will kiss t-then? Sanc blushed at that thought and hastily left him alone with a bow. He smiled cunningly and even lifted a fist to Naxzi, as if cheering him up. Naxzi shook his head at his unreasonable moves then moved towards Sencha.
He then looked at the pill before putting it into his mouth and chewing it. He gazed at Sencha and frowned. The pill was really bitter. Can Sencha take this much bitterness? He grabbed Sencha's head gently and tilted his head. It would be their second kiss that made his heart thump. Is kissing someone always this nerve wracking?
He closed his eyes and kissed Sencha, while putting the pill into her mouth. When he pulled out from the kiss, he noticed that she was frowning, as if having trouble swallowing the pill. Right, he forgot. The pill was bitter. She needs water.
He quickly got water and put it into her mouth, but she couldn't swallow it as it was falling down from her mouth. He frowned. Must he really kiss her for the third time just to pass water to her?
He let out a sigh and drank the water. He once again closed his eyes and passed the water into his mouth. It's making him embarrassed.
He pulled out and looked at Sencha's smoothing expression. He let out a heavy breath and put her down on the bed. He was utterly worried for her. Can't she really move at least one finger to send a signal that she'd recover soon? It's making him lose his temper.
"Wife… wake up. Hurry."
He helplessly said. It was Loushin's fault. Does she need to exert that much force into someone whose power is lower than her? He really can't understand Loushin's greed towards the Empress position. Even if she desires that position, the empress is still alive and kicking, therefore she stands no chance to be the emperor's empress unless the current empress has been kicked out or banned.