Songs of Peony Pavilion Arranged Marriage BL
The spring came
The horse neighs when the reins are pulled to stop right by the village inn
An agreement was called
Between the emperor of Jinghua, Liu Xinyao and the emperor of Shengzhao, Wu Liang were to meet by the inn as said in the letters flown between the two kingdoms
Liu Xinyao
Halt! *once they reached the inn*
Liu Xiangji
*Stops the horse* Imperial brother...are you even sure about this? *looking at the inn* You really refused any more guards to follow
Liu Xinyao
*chuckles* I can never be more sure *dismounts the horse*
Liu Xiangji
*sighs and dismounts as well* This better not end in a dirty way *frowns walking towards the inn*
Liu Xinyao
Since when do you doubt your dear brother? *walking in as well*
Liu Xiangji
Since birth *walking towards a table placed in a corner, their guards stood out instead to keep watch*
Liu Xinyao
*gasps, almost fake, placing a hand over his heart* I am hurt, my own brother doubts my decisions *feigns hurt sitting down*
Liu Xiangji
*chuckles placing a hand under his chin*
Liu Xinyao
*smiles and relaxes* I...do know you must be questioning but, I am also aware that you are understanding the path am walking on
Liu Xiangji
*sighs looking out* I do, but also at the same time I could never question nor disagree with a decision you make, it's just...
Liu Xinyao
You're skeptical
Liu Xiangji
Perhaps....with the history we have with them
Liu Xinyao
*sighs* Xian-er, father did what he could to protect us, the kingdom, and now it's our duty to do the same, but we can't keep the long and distressed war to go on
Liu Xiangji
*looks at him, listening*
Liu Xinyao
I am not our father, nor is the emperor of Shengzhao the same, he agreed to even meet us here which shows just maybe he's not like his father either
Liu Xiangji
*nods* I see what you mean, but what if he-
Liu Xinyao
If he dares to assassinate us here he shall never be known as a renowned emperor, may his dignity never find him and may his kingdom dethrone him for being deceiving and disbelieving
Liu Xiangji
.....you didn't have to curse the emperor as so but....understandable
Liu Xinyao
*laughs* A role of reassurance
Liu Xiangji
*sighs* But really what if-
Before he could even finish his sentence, the sound of horses stopping by the inn was heard
Liu Xiangji
*peeks out the window but can only see the silhouette of the one dressed in black robe with silver tracing, what a bold and unique choice he thought*
Liu Xinyao
Ah seems like they arrived *stands up*
Liu Xiangji
*does the same*
Wu Liang
*walks in with a stern look on his face, slowly turning his head towards the direction of the two*
Liu Xiangji
{He has the same...hair as the late emperor} *fist clenched under the table*
Liu Xinyao
*smiles and greets* Emperor Wu
Wu Liang
*bows to him since he himself was younger than the other* Emperor Liu and…*turns to Xiangji*
Liu Xiangji
*bows to him* Xiangji, your majesty
Liu Xinyao
*smiles* My younger brother more precisely please *gestured the other to take a seat*
Wu Liang
*the gaze on him lingers a bit before he sits down*
Liu Xiangji
*sits down as well*
Liu Xinyao
*while sitting down* The journey here wasn't as troubling?
Wu Liang
*shook head* It was manageable
When all three were seated the tea was called, and the workers were respectful to all three. They were informed in advance about the arrangements hence no one dared question nor interfere
Liu Xiangji
{This is...this will take long} *looking at his brother*
Liu Xinyao
*saw the glance* Hm? Need anything Xiangji?
Wu Liang
*turns to look at him as well*
Liu Xiangji
*shakes head* Just... Imperial brother I wish to roam the village market rather staying here may I?
Liu Xinyao
Ah- *glances to Liang and then back to him* Very well, meet me here and do not take too long nor cause any issues hm?
Liu Xiangji
*sighs* I understand, then *stands up and bows to both of them* Please proceed
After Xiangji left
It was just the two emperor
Liu Xinyao
*small chuckle* You see...Emperor Wu I perhaps predict you know well enough why I call you here
Wu Liang
*nods* Partially, I still need to know what's the real intention yet
Liu Xinyao
*smiles and nods*...please forgive my directness and bluntness but
Wu Liang
*listening looking at him*
Liu Xinyao
May I be bold enough to propose you an alliance, a marital alliance
Wu Liang
*furrow his brows* You don't mean-
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The spring is red
Xinyao's talk about the marriage caught Liang Off guard. He came with the intentions of just a peace treaty.
Liu Xinyao
*almost as if holding his breath*
Yes I, propose a proper marital alliance, it should bring the kingdom closer and make the people believe its over with us
Wu Liang
*silence a sigh* I understand what you're implying to but marrying any of your blood to a family of past enmity doesn't sound like a gracious work or choice
Liu Xinyao
*a chuckles, almost hurt* I know, very well indeed but...*lowering his gaze* I have my own reasons beneath to be doing so
He couldn't name it
But Wu Liang saw this sincerity in his eyes, a determination of something that he couldn't push anything further
Wu Liang
*sighs* Very well, if it gives you peace of mind I shall agree
Liu Xinyao
*smiles looking up* I could never repay you enough
Wu Liang
*nods* Don't mention, but in my knowledge you don't any blood sister under you then who exactly are you referring to
Liu Xinyao
*chuckles and leans back* My brother
Wu Liang
*furrowing his brows* Your brothe- Prince Xiangji?
Liu Xinyao
*nods and says* He's my brother which is the greatest threat to him
Wu Liang
*without pushing further he just patiently waits for the other to explain*
Liu Xinyao
Born to the empress he is the right person to sit on the throne, But...he refuses any power or authority says he isn't destined to
Wu Liang
*listens as he leans back staring at the other*
Liu Xinyao
He preferred independence and seclusion, when the emperor died and I was crowned. He lived as he always did never once did he planned nor asked for his right to rule but...
Wu Liang
*furrows his brows a bit* But?
Liu Xinyao
*sighs* My ministers think otherwise, he thinks- *chuckles awkwardly* Am not sure if My brother's news have reached your ears but you see...he has some reputation
Zhou Shen (Liang's personal guard)
*walks over and whispers into Liang's ear* Prince is reputed to go havoc and threatened civilians, especially hunters and merchants
Wu Liang
*he nods listening to him and turning back to Xinyao*
Liu Xinyao
He has a very good reason for whatever he does, I won't explain it here or now cause it might sound absurd but like I said
Liu Xinyao
*sighs* My court thinks of him as a threat and fears he might rebel one day and take back the throne, which I know, for I have raised him will never do such thing
Liu Xinyao
I am incompetent to say this, but I can't stop them from stomping him from inside the court and stealing his freedom away so...
Wu Liang
So you decided this as your final resort
Liu Xinyao
I still- would do anything to protect him but I need time, just enough to prove why he is the way he is so I *looks at him* request this from you
Wu Liang
*sighs* I didn't like the fact your approached with such a plan in your heart emperor
Liu Xinyao
*lowers his head with a small hurt smile on his lips* I know
Liu Xinyao
*looks up at him*
Wu Liang
Consider as my tribute to you as we sign the peace treaty
Xinyao couldn't believe his own ears
Wu Liang
As to further extend our alliance I, accept your proposal to the marriage
Liu Xinyao
*smiles and bows, which was very unlikely for an emperor*
Wu Liang
*frowns* You do not need to lower your head for wanting to protect Xinyao
Liu Xinyao
I just- couldn't appreciate it enough
Wu Liang
*nods and was about to say something when they heard a commotion outside*
Guard
Your majesty! *enters in a hurry*
Wu Liang
*frowns standing up* What is this? why is there such commotion?
Guard
Ah- your majesty it's- its the Prince
Liu Xinyao
*stands as well* Prince? *looks over to Liang and proceeds to steps out in a hurry*
Wu Liang
*sighs and follows*
Both steps outside to where the noise were being heard
Liu Xiangji
*holding a guy hostage with a blade over his neck, turning to look at the two who stepped out*
Liu Xinyao
Xian-er- what are you doing?!
Liu Xiangji
*a stoic face and a serious tone he says* You never told me about this
Liu Xiangji
*glances at Liang and then back at Xinyao* I am not marrying anyone
Liu Xinyao
*eyes widen* What- you
Wu Liang
*just stares at Xiangji, without saying a word, gestures his guards to stop and not interrupt*
Liu Xinyao
Xian-er...you don't understand why am doing this
Liu Xiangji
I do, but not like this
Liu Xinyao
*sighs* I have to no matter what
Liu Xiangji
*silence and scoffs* Very well then *pressing the sword blade further*
The guy in his captivity groaning in pain and fear
Wu Liang
Stop *a very cold and firm tone*
Liu Xiangji
*looks at him*
The emperor didnt say anything for long
But him witnessing what Xinyao warned about earlier made him both fascinated and curious
Cause he doesn't see Danger in his eyes but...
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The spring is stern
Liu Xiangji was seen holding a local villager hostage, staging the scene of fright and concern among the people who were witnessing it all
Liu Xiangji
*staring up at Liang, while still holding the blade close to the neck of the hostage* If...am being put into this situation then I have a condition
Wu Liang
*looks at Xinyao and then back at him* Speak of your mind
Liu Xiangji
*hesitating a bit but looks at his own brother* I...after marriage I wish to never see or meet my imperial brother again
Enough for people to think of it as absurd, stubborn and tantrums
He understood what the condition meant
Liu Xiangji, set a condition almost unattainable, absurd and ridiculous enough for his brother to never agree to this arrangement and take him back
Liang knows that too well, even though it just had been an hour or two he has known Xiangji
Wu Liang
*takes in a short breath, his hands joined behind himself* That is up to your own brother
Liu Xinyao
*was taken back and stuck in the words he just heard*
The kingdoms were still in turmoil, constant wars and battles, neither backing down
The empress, didn't give birth to any heir for years to count
The emperor had to remarry eventually
And just a year after the marriage he got a son from his second consort
Liu Xinyao, adored and renowned as the golden child of the kingdom
But just three years after that, the empress finally gave birth to her own child
another son
The consort hated him, from her heart. And she tried to push the same hatred on her own son. Tried to separate the two brothers, using any means she can. Casting Xiangji as a threat to Xinyao, telling him to keep his distance. But....Xinyao knew better
Consort Qiu
You visited the prince again?
Child Xinyao
*walking inside the room* Yeah, I was playing
Consort Qiu
*throwing the clay cup to the floor breaking it* Even though I told you several times not to?!
Child Xinyao
*flinches, frowns looking up at her* Why are you so against Xiangji? What did he do to you mother? He's just a kid
Consort Qiu
*gets up and holds him by the shoulder* You don't understand do you? He's the empress son...you... you being a first born should get the throne but no! Now...Now he will get it
Child Xinyao
*confused* I am still a child mother, you talk as if imperial father will give his throne up by midnight
Consort Qiu
*tightens her grip* You stubborn child, get out of my sight now *leaves him*
Child Xinyao
*frowns and leaves anyway, storming outside to the garden* Being an emperor doesn't even look that great you just go to war and get hurt who even wants that?
Child Xiangji
*was under a willow tree looking down at the fishes in the pond*
Child Xinyao
*saw him and walked over, he grins in mischief, quietly and in stealth he approach the other*
Child Xiangji
*unaware of him* You need to eat to grow hm?
Child Xinyao
*close enough* Yah!
Child Xiangji
*startled he turns to look at him* Ah- Xin-ge! Why would you do that?! *pouts as he watched the fishes swim away* See! You scared them away
Child Xinyao
*laughs and pats his head* Sorry sorry, you just look easy to startle hehe
Child Xiangji
*pouts looking at him* Hmph am not
Child Xinyao
*sighs and nods with a smile* Sure sure *smile drops a bit*
Child Xiangji
*tilts his head* Hm? You look down what happened?
Child Xinyao
Huh? Ah nothing its just my mother
Child Xiangji
Hm? Did she scolded you again?
Child Xinyao
*shakes his head* Just she says...*hesitant* That I should resent you cause you will take the throne from me
Child Xiangji
*blinks as he points at himself* Me? Why?! How? and wait What?!
Child Xinyao
*shrugs* Just what she said
Child Xiangji
*shakes his head* No no no never! I don't want to be an emperor!
Child Xinyao
*blinks* You don't? Then what do you want?
Child Xiangji
Hmmm *thinks* A scholar at best, you know, draw in my study room and maybe read a poem or two, being an emperor sounds too much
Child Xinyao
*chuckles* Right? I thought the same
Child Xiangji
*smiles and nods* But...when I think of an emperor, I think of Xin-ge
Child Xinyao
Me? Why is that so?
Child Xiangji
*shrugs and smiles* You just seem like a person who would be a good emperor, you know who listens and cares and oh protect me from lizards!
Child Xinyao
*laughs and pats* Very well then, I will be the emperor *smiles* and protect you
Child Xiangji
From lizards right?
Child Xinyao
*chuckles* From everything
Child Xiangji
*shrugs* That should confide
Liu Xinyao
*words almost settling in his throat like a dagger*
Liu Xinyao
*after a long pause, sighs and looks at Xianji* Very well
Liu Xiangji
*his shoulder relaxes a bit*
Liu Xinyao
I agree to your condition
For Xiangji, it's almost as if the world stopped for him. For this moment
This wasn't the answer he was expecting
Atleast not from his
Xin-ge
Wu Liang
*sighs* {What a mess} *still looking over to the broken expression Xiangji had*
Is this it for the Liu brothers?
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