Rating: explicit
Ren Xiyang went through multiple emotional stages. He finally settled on exasperation. “You know exactly what I was thinking,” he said. “But if you hug me while I’m sleeping, I make no guarantees I won’t attack you subconsciously.”
“Then do I have your agreement?”
Ren Xiyang held his hand out. “Yes.”
They shook hands in a serious manner.
“In that case, I have a plan,” Rian said smugly.
Ren Xiyang suppressed a snort. “Your original plan, I assumed.”
“—I had ample time to think of a plan on the trip over,” Rian said with a shrug. “Now, consider this. I’ll return to my quarters first. When everyone is asleep, I’ll leave via the window and enter through your window. We sleep together, and in the morning, I’ll leave before anyone else wakes up.”
Ren Xiyang wanted to face-palm at Rian’s ridiculous idea. “You could just walk down the corridor with some cloaking spells if you wanted.”
Rian put his hand over his heart. “Darling, I wish to experience the act of furtively sneaking into your bedroom, as though we are star-crossed lovers.”
Ren Xiyang’s lips twitched in amusement. “Uh-huh.”
“So leave your window open for me.”
“Fine. Then you better finish eating soon. It’s already getting late.”
“Yes, my Lord.”
“Very good, Your Highness.”
The room became quiet as Rian ate his dinner and as Ren Xiyang finished his late-night snack.
Ren Xiyang’s gaze was drawn to Rian.
Rian ate quickly and neatly. His hands and fingers were largely pale and unblemished, aside from the calluses from holding a pen and holding a sword. As he was growing, his face was starting to lose its soft baby fat.
His eyes were the oldest part of him, directly meeting Ren Xiyang’s gaze without any hint of shyness.
“Done?” Ren Xiyang asked.
“Done.” Rian put his knife and fork down and took a sip of water. “My compliments to the chef.”
Ren Xiyang placed all the plates, cutlery and utensils onto a tray, and stood up.
Rian also stood up. The corner of his lips curled up in his usual mischievous manner. “I shall see you soon.”
“I’ll await your late-night visit.”
Rian opened the door and both of them walked out. Ren Xiyang walked along with Rian for a bit, before he turned at the stairs. He took the tray down to the kitchen, passed on Rian’s compliments to the chef, and headed back up again.
Ren Xiyang suppressed a yawn. The last week had been tiring, and he had been looking forward to a day of rest. But since he needed to wait for Rian, he needed to stay awake for a little while longer.
Ren Xiyang went into his bedroom and lay down.
He worked on his body’s transition first. When Rian still hadn’t come, Ren Xiyang picked up the book on his bedside table to read. He put it down a moment later, unable to focus.
“What were you thinking, dear?”
Rian’s provocative words repeated in Ren Xiyang’s mind. He made a wry expression as he stared at his ceiling. Rian had known exactly what Ren Xiyang had been thinking.
Sex.
Ren Xiyang suspected that because his body was physically still younger than Rian, his physical sex drive was not yet at Rian’s level.
But that didn’t mean it was zero.
After thinking for a moment, Ren Xiyang summoned some papers and a pen and started to write a list. The corner of his lips curled up in a familiar mischievous manner.
After Rian separated from Ren Xiyang, he headed to his suite.
As expected, although he had told his personal servant and Royal Guards that they were dismissed from duty for the night, they were all standing outside, waiting for him.
“Your Highness!” they greeted him.
“I told you to rest,” Rian said drily, but he opened the door and motioned for the servant to enter. “Prepare the shower for me.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The Rosewood manor’s rooms were all fitted with modern showers along with bathtubs. Rian preferred not to stand to bathe, but given the late time, needs must.
Rian had a shower, and when he emerged, the servant had prepared his sleeping clothes. While Rian dressed, the servant went in and cleaned up the bathroom.
“Is there anything else, Your Highness?”
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Rian cast sound-muffling and attention-misdirection spells. When the patrolling Rosewood guards were away from his window, Rian sneaked out.
Using Ren Xiyang’s heat signature, he navigated to Ren Xiyang’s bedroom and its ajar window.
Ba-dump.
The room was dim, lit only by a small bedside lamp.
Ren Xiyang was already lying in bed, his black hair spread across red pillows.
“Close the window, will you?” Ren Xiyang said.
“Yes, dear,” Rian said. He closed the window and approached Ren Xiyang.
“You’re sleeping on that side of the bed—”
Rian pushed the blankets off Ren Xiyang and climbed on top of him.
Ren Xiyang followed his lead and kissed him back.
Rian opened his mouth and pressed his tongue against the seam of Ren Xiyang’s lips. With Ren Xiyang’s silent permission, Rian dived in, tasting every part of Ren Xiyang’s mouth.
The slick wet heat, the tantalising hint of Ren Xiyang’s magic, made Rian’s mind all heady.
Ren Xiyang’s hands slipped under his clothes, rubbing his skin and gripping his waist.
The air heated up as they panted in-between kisses.
“Clothes—” Rian panted.
“Hm.”
There was a rustle of clothing being pushed away. With sleepwear, it was much easier than usual for Ren Xiyang to free their hardening penises.
Rian gasped in pleasure as Ren Xiyang raised his hips, rubbing their penises together.
“Don’t you need to—”
“Examine you?” There was a certain spark of realisation in Ren Xiyang’s eyes, but before Rian could ponder upon it, Ren Xiyang’s magic stroked him from the inside.
“Ughh.” Rian’s head lowered into the space between Ren Xiyang’s neck and shoulder.
Ren Xiyang’s hands wrapped around their dicks, wanking them in time with Rian’s thrusts.
Heat climbed up Rian’s body. He wanted to anchor himself somehow, and Ren Xiyang’s skin was right there. Without even thinking about it, Rian opened his mouth and bit down on Ren Xiyang’s shoulder, muffling his groan of pleasure as he came.
“Fuck,” Ren Xiyang hissed. He grunted, his body shuddering under Rian. He lifted a come-filled hand and pushed Rian’s head away.
Rian gave a mewl of displeasure. He pushed against Ren Xiyang’s hand and licked Ren Xiyang’s skin, where he had bit.
Ren Xiyang huffed, and relaxed, panting.
Rian shook his hips, delighting in the after-orgasm tingles of pleasure. Then, he collapsed entirely on Ren Xiyang.
“What are you, a dog?” Ren Xiyang muttered into his ear.
“A dog that you like?” Rian countered with a lazy curl of his lips. “—Ooff.” Ren Xiyang had pushed him aside.
Rian flopped onto the bed properly, obediently still as Ren Xiyang cleaned them up and then tucked them both into bed.
Rian rolled onto his side so that he could face Ren Xiyang.
“Before you started kissing me, I had actually planned to give you something,” Ren Xiyang said.
“Really?”
Ren Xiyang reached to his bedside table and handed a piece of paper to Rian.
“While you were gone, I wrote a list of different sex acts that I think we should try at least once.”
Rian’s dick twitched with interest. He suddenly didn’t feel so post-orgasm-sleepy. “Really?”
“I wrote the terms I know them as, so it’s best if I describe them to you—”
Rian skimmed over the list. It was sorted into categories—masturbation, oral sex, penetrative sex, and other. His eyes caught a few more words, like blow job (oral sex), prostate massage (fingers), anal penetration (dildo), anal penetration (penis) and dirty talk.
“I didn’t put biting on the list, but clearly I should have,” Ren Xiyang added drily.
“Wait a moment.” Rian reached over and caressed Ren Xiyang’s skin. With a touch of magic, the skin healed as new. “I couldn’t stop myself.”
“Did it feel good to bite?”
Rian smirked. “I wouldn’t mind doing it again.”
“Then I want to try too.”
“…Alright. Right now?”
“Not right now,” Ren Xiyang said with exasperation. “Do you want me to go through the list right now?”
Rian licked his lips. “Yes. Come on, lie closer to me.” He laid his arm out invitingly.
Ren Xiyang’s face had a complex expression, but he eventually snuggled up against Rian, allowing Rian’s arm to wrap across his shoulder.
“So first, masturbation, is what we’ve been doing so far. And what we did just know is frottage…”
Rian’s penis started to rise again.
The next morning, Ren Xiyang woke up first. His entire body tensed up for a second before he realised it was just Rian in his bed.
After Ren Xiyang had explained the list, they tried out another item under the ‘masturbation’ list, where they laid side-by-side facing each other and jerked off the other person. Ren Xiyang then made Rian put away the list so they could go to sleep.
Since Ren Xiyang had agreed to let Rian hug him ‘all night’, they re-arranged themselves, with him as the little spoon and with Rian’s arm over his waist.
That wasn’t the position they were in now.
Somehow, during the night, Rian had splayed himself out in the middle of the bed like a starfish, and Ren Xiyang had been pushed to the edge.
Ren Xiyang snorted. Who was the one who wanted to hug all night, hm? And look at Rian, sleeping so soundly. Outside, the sun was about to rise, so he couldn’t have that.
Ren Xiyang sat up and reached over.
Poke.
Poke poke.
“How dares poke me—” Rian grumbled.
“This lord dares poke you,” Ren Xiyang said, unrepentant. “Who said they would sneak out before anyone else wakes up?”
Rian rolled over and wrapped his arms around Ren Xiyang’s waist. “This prince does not want to.”
“What happened to being star-crossed lovers?”
“We’re not star-crossed, we’re soulmates.”
Ren Xiyang ran his fingers through Rian’s hair. “Come on, little puppy-dog. The kitchens are already starting work and the farmers are waking up.”
All of a sudden, Rian’s eyes snapped open.
“Are you ready to get up now?”
“No, happy birthday!”
Ren Xiyang blinked. “Oh yeah.” He had forgotten about that.
“I have lunch plans for you, but we can do whatever you wish in the morning,” Rian said.
“Hm, I can show you the progress of some things around the fief, since you’re here early.”
“Okay.” Rian nuzzled Ren Xiyang.
“…But you really need to get up.”
Rian huffed. “For now.”
They had to exchange kisses before Rian was ready to leave.
—They would see each other again a little over an hour later for breakfast, which made Ren Xiyang feel a bit exasperated. Younger men!
The day of Earl Rosewood’s birthday was a holiday in the Rosewood fief. Over the years, the celebration ‘traditions’ formed naturally, primarily consisting of a big dinner with at least one of Earl Rosewood’s favourite spicy noodle dishes.
On this morning, not long after Earl Rosewood and Crown Prince Rian left together with the Imperial carriage (with no guard or knight escort!), the Rosewood staff and Prince Rian’s entourage gathered together in groups for ostensibly a long and relaxed breakfast.
In reality, it was an excuse for a gossip session.
The Rosewood carriage driver hung out with Rian’s carriage driver and the Cordovan’s carriage driver and other carriage drivers in their own little dining room near the kitchens, overlooking the front of the property.
The Rosewood guards and knights gathered with Rian’s Royal Guards, taking their breakfast outside near the gardens and training grounds.
And the Rosewood house staff gathered with Rian’s manservant in the expanded kitchens.
The Rosewood staff were particularly familiar with Prince Rian’s entourage, given how often Prince Rian visited the Rosewood fief.
Technically, their job was to not question the actions of their employers. It wasn’t their job to wonder why Crown Prince Rian decided to leave for the Rosewood fief ahead of schedule, nor why Earl Rosewood had been standing waiting for him outside instead of inside as he usually did.
But wasn’t it so curious??!!
Kel had woken up later than usual today. Just as Earl Rosewood had been tired from the last few days, she was tired too. She had done a lot of work to organise and chair the Rosewood Group meeting, and she accompanied Earl Rosewood for many of the follow-up meetings too.
When she entered the kitchens, Maria’s eyes lit up.
“Kel, you’re finally awake! Late night?”
“Earl Rosewood told me to sleep in,” Kel said seriously.
Maria’s lips twitched in amusement. “I see.” She interlinked their arms and pulled Kel over to the food.
Kel, still a bit sleepy, blinked as Maria served her food and pushed it in front of her. “T-thanks.”
“Eat up. Earl Rosewood says vegetables are good for your brain,” Maria joked.
“He does,” Kel nodded and began eating.
Maria gave a snort of amusement. “You’ve become more serious and mature since you became Earl Rosewood’s assistant.”
“I have?”
Maria looked at the other staff for support. “She has, hasn’t she?”
“She has!”
“You were very serious at the big meeting!”
“The organisation was superb!”
Kel blushed. “Erm, thank you.”
“Speaking of Earl Rosewood”—Mrs Cooks’ voice drew everyone’s attention—“Earl Rosewood has turned 15!” she announced, as though all the other staff didn’t know (they did). “This is a great milestone.”
“We’re expecting a great birthday dinner!” someone shouted.
“Yes, yes, of course!” Mrs Cooks said as the other staff laughed.
“It won’t be long before Earl Rosewood heads to the Imperial Magical Academy…”
“He won’t have much time for us.”
“Well, time for the Rosewood Council to step up, hey?”
“It’s scary thinking about it! Can I step down half a year early? You can lead our division instead, you’re the deputy!”
“No way! Hahah.”
“They grow up so fast…”
“Speaking of growing up…”
“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?”
“I think you are!”
“We think Earl Rosewood has someone he likes!”
“Really?”
“It’s that look in his eyes. He has a crush!”
Kel was among the confused. “Are you sure? Why are we talking about this again?”
“Aren’t you curious about the future Lady Rosewood?”
“Well…” Kel would be lying if she said she wasn’t curious. Earl Rosewood was now 15. At this age, some nobles already had engagement contracts and some commoners had girlfriends and boyfriends.
“It’s fine as long as we don’t interfere,” Maria said confidently. “Unless it’s to help Earl Rosewood catch his crush…Not that I think he needs help.”
Kel pursed her lips. “Then…is it someone we know?”
The staff who had suspicions—including Maria—all looked at each other.
“Well…” Maria said delicately.
Suspicions? I feel like they’re gonna throw around all girl names they can think of, then someone says “how about prince rian” and just gets stared at…
Also, Kel and Maria are cute together, but more in a platonic love way.
I also thought of a name for my Otto Silvercharm x Charles Carmine ship: Chotto!
Thank you for the chapter~
😏😏😏 let’s see~~
Chotto, cute~
+1
Such a hot chapter
, but I read it with a smile, Ren and Rian are such cuties even at such moments!
Awww♥♥♥
I wonder what assumptions)))))
They guessed?)
Thanks a lot for this chapter〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜
😆😆😆😆 Rian would be insulted that he was called cute 😆😆😆😆😆 he’s big strong manly man!
also…heheh 😏🤭
Lol the only candidates are either Rian or Florence.
And given that Rian’s the one he spends the most time with and goes out of his way for even though he really doesn’t have to, says a lot about his feelings for him.
I think it’s pretty obvious to anyone who works in close proximity to Ren Xiyang that his feelings for Rian are more than just friendship.
Ya know, if they stopped to think about it for a moment with an understanding of same sex relationships.
🤭🤭🤭
That’s right 🤭🤭🤭
PRAISE KEL MORE!! MWHAHAHA
Ren Xiyang writing a list…… are they gonna check it off as they go?
🤭🤭🤭🤭 Imagine if Ren Xiyang schedules different acts into their calendar, ultimately level of planning 😆😆😆
I just thought of the horrible idea of Ren Xiyang having one of those little pocket planners dedicated entirely to this topic, and another, similar planner for actual business stuff. What’s so horrible about this? Accidentally switching them and handing the wrong one to an unsuspecting victim
OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
–the unsuspecting victim would be Kel, if this ever happened 🤣🤣🤣🤣
oh my god, poor Kel, just getting absolutely traumatized by seeing her boss’s and the crown prince of the nation’s s’x calendar. I imagine Ren Xiyang would be equally horrified and only write it in chinese from then on, or color coordinate it lmao
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Let’s be specific, make a list, experiment and closely consider the results. Gotta love a scientist getting down. Pfft! Thanks for the update and can’t wait to hear the gossip 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
omg, does the staff suspect Kel is Ren Xiyang’s crush?
Also, the boys need extensive practice sleeping together. So that Ren Xiyang doesn’t feel alarmed and Rian doesn’t push him to the edge of the bed.
Interesting idea 😏
Extensive practice indeed! 🤣🤭🤭🤭
I am satisfied.☺️☺️☺️ thank youuuu
😏😏😏 Thank you for reading!
Thanks for the chapter! Rian is such a dork
🤭🤭🤭 only for Ren Xiyang~
The boys are carrying on with their “agendas”, I see 😏🤭
Thanks for the spicy chapter!
😏😏😏😏😏😏😏 Thank you for reading!
i bet this is how they’re all going to be while Ren and Rian are at the academy
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