Holding Onto My Man: Chapter 30

The matter in the Fu’s mansion is getting jealous! “Good good good! Come, sit with me, accompany me to drink…” Seeing Gu Bai drinking wine, two bright blushes appeared on his cheeks. Ji Changyin’s heart immediately began to race. He couldn’t help but smile, reaching out to pull him beside him. In Dachu, the higher the status, the wider the chair. Ji Changyin, being the crown prince, had a wider chair than normal. Gu Bai sitting next to him didn’t seem crowded. The onlookers were surprised to see Ji Changyin not caring about the gazes of others, pouring wine and serving dishes for Gu Bai. He wanted to show his ownership of the young man, preventing others from having any intentions towards him! “Why are you not wearing white clothes today and not using the orchid fragrance?” Ji Changyin whispered as he handed the wine glass to Gu Bai. The man found this question inexplicable, but Gu Bai understood the implication inside it.
Apparently, the man not only checked his own identity but also investigated the Fu family in depth. Strong possessiveness! Gu Bai thought to himself.
“As for why today you naturally have to wear what you like, pleasing oneself is pleasing others, this statement applies equally to men, do you prefer red or white?” Ji Changyin was pleased with the phrase ‘pleasing oneself is pleasing others’. He continued in a low voice. “Fu Junli has an old admirer. You usually wear white clothes and use orchid fragrance. Are you trying to please Fu Junli like that person? Do you like him?” Ji Changyin’s voice became somewhat hoarse at the last sentence.
“No! Yunxi likes him, not Gu Bai…” Since they were far away, Gu Bai wasn’t afraid of Fu Junli hearing what he said.
Ji Changyin frowned at his words. He was puzzled as he didn’t understand Gu Bai’s words. Regardless of whether it was Gu Bai or Yunxi, he found out they were the same person, but the young man always treated them as two separate individuals. Ji Changyin was somewhat helpless, finding the young man unpredictable. Nevertheless, he decided not to think about it too much. Regardless of who the young man was or what he wanted to do, he was the person he had set his eyes on. “Whether you are Yunxi or Gu Bai, from now on, you belong to me. I won’t allow you to have feelings for other men, not even a single glance…” “You are really domineering…” Gu Bai accused while glaring, then he squinted his eyes and smiled, “But I like it!” Ji Changyin paused for a moment before reacting, then couldn’t help but burst into joyous laughter, drawing the attention of the people around them. Fu Junli, on the other side, couldn’t help but feel unable to bear the intimate conversation between the two. Ji Changyin gestured to stop him from approaching, staring at him with a sinister gaze. “Yesterday, I met an extraordinary beauty. Her piano skills are unparalleled. Today, I am in a good mood, so I’ll have her play the piano for everyone to enjoy…” With that, everyone lifted their heads respectfully. When the prince speaks, not showing respect is like seeking death. In a few breaths, a white-clad young man appeared slowly. His long hair spread loosely, unbound and scattered behind him, silky and smooth like good silk. Under his delicate eyebrows that resembled a woman’s, there were enchanting blue eyes, adding a touch of elegance to his noble appearance. “Lian Zhi…” Fu Junli’s body shook as he stared blankly at the figure. Lianzhi also saw him, and the two emitted a vague aura of melancholic ambiguity. Gu Bai also stared at the people in the field, realizing that the appearance of this noble white lotus flower was untimely. He turned to Ji Changyin, who was observing him deeply, and smiled. There was no need to overthink. It was undoubtedly a plot brewed by the jealous jar. Despite the unexpected early appearance of the white lotus flower, it didn’t matter. It could just change the upcoming strategy. As the saying goes, “Imagination is rich, reality is the backbone. When the beautiful memories are gone, Lianzhi is just Lianzhi.” With this in mind, Gu Bai picked up a pastry from the table and fed it to Ji Changyin, with a seductively charming smile. “Crown Prince, does your Eastern Palace still need someone to warm your bed?” Ji Changyin remained silent, his dark pupils swirling with flames. He stared at Gu Bai intently, then opened his mouth and bit into the pastry along with his finger, expressing his intentions superbly. Chapter 35: Everything happened in an instant. After a brief moment of daze, Fu Junli reacted and was escorted back to his seat by the guards. Throughout the banquet, he was restless, alternating between watching Lianzhi playing the piano on the stage and glancing at Gu Bai sitting next to Ji Changyin. By the time the banquet ended, Ji Changyin approached Gu Bai and said, “Tomorrow, I will send someone to escort you to the palace,” before letting him leave with Fu Junli. Once again, they rode in a carriage, and Gu Bai, looking at Fu Junli exuding the fragrance of long-term parting sorrow, hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Junli brother, the gentleman playing the piano at the court today, is he the same Lianzhi you mentioned?” Fu Junli nodded without speaking, his face turning pale, a touch of blue under his eyes, showing signs of fatigue. “No wonder Junli brother has been concerned for so many years. He is truly an outstanding gentleman…” Gu Bai’s voice was soft, followed by some concerns. “Yunxi should have congratulated Junli brother on the reunion with his old friend. However, upon seeing him today, that gentleman seemed to have entered the prince’s residence. Junli brother and that gentleman, I’m afraid…” He didn’t finish the rest of his sentence. It was clear by now that Lianzhi was now in the prince’s residence, and if Fu Junli wanted the gentleman, he would have to negotiate with the prince. However, seeking the prince’s favor would not be an easy task. Fu Junli remained silent, feeling a bit troubled. Not because of Lianzhi, but because of the scene he witnessed earlier at the court where Ji Changyin flirted with Gu Bai. The emotions stirred by that scene shook him more than seeing Lianzhi again. He avoided the topic of Lianzhi and looked at Gu Bai with concern. “Yunxi, what did the prince say to you when you left?” Gu Bai was surprised that he asked about the prince instead of Lianzhi. He paused for a moment, realizing that his strategic approach had been effective. With that, the upcoming game would be fun. “The prince said he wants to accompany me to the palace tomorrow to write poetry and enjoy some leisure time…” “No!” Fu Junli suddenly interrupted, “The prince is always arrogant. Whatever he wants you to do, you must obey, otherwise, you’ll lose your head!” Gu Bai nodded obediently and promised to follow the prince’s orders, putting on an eager smile as he boarded the carriage. Upon their meeting, without waiting for Ji Changyin to say anything, Gu Bai warmly embraced him. Riding on him, their bodies pressed together, his delicate hands gripping his shoulders, and his red lips biting his, seductively teasing and seducing him. Ji Changyin’s eyes turned red with arousal. “Are you tempting me…” “Do you want to have a daytime tryst?” Gu Bai’s smile was devilish. Ji Changyin took a deep breath before restraining his urge to devour him on the spot. The moment he saw the young man’s face, Ji Changyin realized that the short time they had known each other and the few encounters had captivated him with the young man’s strange charm. Seeing his expression, Gu Bai became even more joyful. He truly enjoyed the possessiveness of men, as it made his heart beat even more fervently. Stop teasing the man, but still sitting on Ji Changyin, Gu Bai got straight to the point. “Ji Changyin, I need to borrow someone from you…” Bold! Almost immediately after calling out the man’s name, the eunuch standing beside them broke out in a cold sweat. This young master was risking his life by directly calling out the prince’s name. However, Ji Changyin’s response in the next moment made the eunuch even sweatier. The man’s face displayed an extremely pleased expression as he looked at the young man. “Who do you want?” “Lianzhi…” Gu Bai squinted. “I want you to give Lianzhi to Fu Junli!” “Oh? He is a stunningly beautiful person. It would be a waste to give him to Fu Junli…” Ji Changyin raised an eyebrow, his smile growing even more cheerful. Gu Bai caught a glimpse of his expression and couldn’t help but think, ‘This is definitely a jealous jar.’ He leaned closer and said, “Finding Rong Lianzhi is what you hoped for, right? Although you disrupted my original plan, I have a better idea now. I am playing a game, do you want to join?” “What game?” Ji Changyin was intrigued. “Lean closer and I’ll tell you…” Gu Bai pulled his head down and whispered a few words. When he finished, Ji Changyin looked at him with a thoughtful gaze, “You’re playing with fire…” “Because if I don’t play with fire, Gu Bai will die.” The young man smiled lightly, his clear and innocent eyes shimmering with an eerie light. Ji Changyin’s heart skipped a beat, and he bit Gu Bai’s lips, causing Gu Bai’s eerie gaze to turn into a joyous daze. They immediately sunk into a passionate embrace. After a kiss ended, Ji Changyin, with red eyes, lifted the young man and strode back to his bedchamber… Fu Junli stayed inside the mansion the whole day, not going out until the evening when he saw Gu Bai returning. Unlike his fresh and clear demeanor from the morning, the young man looked weary coming down from the carriage, with some unnatural movements and loose clothing, a hint of moisture at the corners of his eyes. Fu Junli’s heart tightened, and when he saw the disheveled marks on Gu Bai’s neck, he grabbed his shoulder, his voice trembling. “Yunxi, what did the prince do to you…” Fu Junli’s grip was strong, causing Gu Bai some pain. He wanted to struggle, but his body, experiencing such intimacy for the first time, was weak and feeble, allowing him to be grabbed. Glancing at his eyes, Gu Bai lowered his head, enduring the feeling of wanting to escape, leaning onto Fu Junli without saying a word, letting him stare and imagine the kissing marks on his neck. When he felt Fu Junli’s grip on his shoulder getting heavier, Gu Bai softly said, “Junli brother, I’m tired…” Then, he pushed him away with all his strength and escaped. Fu Junli remained in the same position, holding himself where he was pushed away, watching him.