Yes, I Do(n't)

Chapter 24: Excuse me?

"Why are you here?" Shen Baiyu looks at him while he is picking some food and put it on her plate.

"Concentrate on your food first. You are still in the process of healing. You need to take care of your body, Baiyu."

"Why thank you, kind-hearted sir. I am so touched by your act of kindness."

Crown Prince Beitang Moran look at her and smile at her, "Baiyu... Your sarcasm is like music to my ears. It will not push me away from you. It will only increase my fascination more than before."

Shen Baiyu stares at the young guy sitting next to her. Personally, she thought of thanking the Lord high above for giving her a chance to enjoy this piece of eye candy visually. She is tempted to tease him, but being in a different era, that act is forbidden between men and women. After all, she is still engaged to a certain someone.

"You should start eating too... And, leave."

"'Moran."

"Huh?"

"Baiyu... Moran. Call me, Moran."

Shen Baiyu softly laughs. This young man is so adorable indeed. She continues to eat her food and he too continues digging into his share of food. When he noticed that her teacup has been emptied, he pours another cup for her. Shen Baiyu feels as if she is being spoiled by him.

"Moran... I need to ask you something, but are you willing to help me?"

"I am willing to do anything for you, Baiyu."

"Good. I wanted to ask help from the Third Young Master of the Xiao family, but he is one of my father's disciple so I am afraid that my father will know about my plan."

"Asking help from the Third Young Master..." He is smiling as he said his words, but the chopsticks in his hands have been snapped to two-pieces.

Shen Baiyu watches his hand and immediately take his hand to check whether it has been injured somehow, "I just said that I planned to ask for his help. No need to overthink stuff, Moran. Are you able to find me a group of young girls that are highly talented in martial arts?"

"Baiyu, never even think of asking any help from any other men as long as I am still living and breathing. Why? How many?"

"I intend to form a mercenary group consisting of young girls like myself. I need them for better protection and to earn more money."

Crown Prince Beitang Moran look at her and wonders why on earth she needs a group of young girls in order for her to form a mercenary group. More monies? As far as he knows, General Shen Jilie is never short of worldly possessions. Her late mother too came from a prominent family, her dowries are supposed to be more than enough.

"Baiyu... Be honest with me. Why do you want to form a mercenary group?"

Shen Baiyu angrily poked at her food and admits, "Okay, fine. I do not want to be a person who is dependent on others. I wanted to form a mercenary group to build more powers for the Shen family. Though both of my father and older brother are holding important posts in the Kingdom, there are limits to their powers and abilities."

"And, the limits are..."

"The royal family. I do not want to be involved in that mess. The current emperor is indeed a good ruler, but nothing much can be said about the supposedly future emperor. I can feel that the struggles of power between the princes will come into a full effect sooner or later. I do not want to be caught in the middle of it. Same goes for my family too."

Crown Prince Beitang Moran smile at her and says, "I will find you a group of girls that will be loyal towards you only. I just want you to promise me just one simple thing..."

"What is it?" She looks at him with a smile on her lips.

Slowly and gently, he touches on her lips and watches how her beautiful eyes staring at him, "There will be a day that all you have to do is to say yes to my request. Is it a deal?"

Shen Baiyu looks at him and thought that this request of him is definitely not a walk in a park, but she needed his help, so she slowly nods her head without giving it any further thought.

"Do not worry, Baiyu... You will never regret it. That is my promise to you. You will have a group of girls that will be your "hidden weapons". You have started to practice martial arts too right? Do you want me to help you?"

"No need. Try to stay hidden while you are here. And, whenever you are around, do let me know. Do not hide in the shadow without my knowing."

"Liar... I know that you are able to detect my presence. Your senses are quite sharp."

"It is in my blood. Possessing sharp and accurate senses are important in my line of work."

"What?"

"What?" She repeated his words as she arranged back the empty plates, bowls together with the chopsticks and spoons on the tray before she stops. Extra plates... Extra bowls... Extra cutlery... She knows. That Moli is quite a capable one.

Crown Prince Beitang Moran too smile, "Your maidservant knows that you have a company. Such a loyal maidservant indeed."

"True. That girl is very loyal and quite capable. She will be my assistant for sure. She is quite an expert as well." She smiles before she repeatedly yawns.

"You can leave now. I need to take my noon nap." She said as she went to her bed and calmly sleep on it without even caring that he is still in the room with her.

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Crown Prince Beitang Moran walk towards her bed before sitting on it as he watches her sleeping face, "Such a sleepy head. I am still here, and you are already fast asleep? You really trust me to that extent? As per your request, I will help you. They will be the best of the best and able to assist you in every way. Show me what you are able to achieve, Shen Baiyu... I am anticipating it. After all, it is my first time hearing a mercenary group consists of females only."

Shen Baiyu is already deep in her slumber to notice what has been just said by him. This body is still too weak and needed a constant nap for her to recover her energy.

"Aurelia... Aurelia... Wake up, my dear. You have been sleeping for quite some time now. It is time for you to wake up."

"Mama? Mama! Is that you? Shen Baiyu! Talk to me! What is happening? Why did I hear her voice?"

A soft voice answers, "I do not know. It seems that you are not dead yet. Do you want to go back?"

"What about your body? Shen Baiyu listens to me. I need to do whatever I planned to do according to my plan. Your family needs me now. In the meantime, why don't you use my body for the time being? Pretend that your memories are affected because of the accident. Having you as her daughter will be my mama's greatest dream."

"I cannot. I am scared."

"Shen Baiyu, you have to change yourself if you wanted to live a better life. Staying hidden in your own body obviously affects your existence. Your aura has been getting weaker day by day. Sooner or later, you will indeed die. Go... Now. Please take care of my family for me. My friends will be there for you too. If you meet Dahlia, be honest with her. She will do all she can to assist you while you are in my body. Take care, Baiyu. Remember... You can do anything. All you have to do is believe."

"Okay... Do take care of my family too. That gentleman seems to be quite smitten by you. He is way better than my fiancé."

"That I know. The sounds of my heartbeat are getting slower. Go now!!!"

Shen Baiyu immediately wakes up from her nap and this has made Crown Prince Beitang Moran check on her, "Baiyu... What's wrong?"

She takes several deep breaths as she can feel that the previous Shen Baiyu is no longer occupying the same body as hers. She really hopes that she is able to transmigrate to her original body in the future. This will prevent her body and the previous Shen Baiyu from dying.

"I am fine... You are still here?" She asked him.

"I will leave soon. The security of your manor is tight and well protected. But I will come back tomorrow."

"Okay."

He then gently takes her hand and gently stroking it before kissing her palm. She watches at him and smiles.

"Moran... This is too scandalous. It is like I am a cheating wife and putting a green hat on her husband."

He tried his best not to laugh out loud at her remarks, "I am leaving now. See you tomorrow, Baiyu."

"En..."