Big Trouble Ahead

On the other side, Su Li was telling Bai Lu, "The wood for the school must be good quality. We can allocate more silver, depending on Steward Xiao Yuan's arrangements, so we just..."

Su Li was halfway through speaking when she noticed Bai Lu giving her a sly look. Following Bai Lu's gaze, she saw the Young Master and Tu Dan cuddling in a distant corner!

Su Li's mouth instantly formed an 'O' shape. She thought, these two are way too lovey-dovey! Sleeping in the same bed at night wasn't enough, now they're openly showing affection in broad daylight!

Li Yanhao had no idea that Su Li had already seen his "performance." He was determined to find out who this new rival, even Xiao Zetian was troubled by, really was. So, gritting his teeth, he steeled himself. After all, he's a man, not a delicate girl. A kiss wouldn't hurt. Damn it, kiss it is, you stubborn fool!

So Li Yanhao braced himself and planted a smack right on Xiao Yun's cheek.

Xiao Yun was stunned into stone. He never expected that stubborn 'broken sleeve' prince would actually kiss him!

Seeing Xiao Yun's lack of reaction, Li Yanhao gritted his teeth, thinking, "This stubborn 'broken sleeve' is too much! One kiss isn't enough?"

Well, since he already kissed him once, might as well kiss him again!

Then Li Yanhao gave Xiao Yun's other cheek another smack.

This time, Xiao Yun completely stiffened, petrified, and weathered. After a moment, he let out a piercing scream, vigorously wiping his face with his sleeve, wishing he could peel off a layer of skin.

Li Yanhao crossed his arms, watching Xiao Yun, clicking his tongue and shaking his head. "Stop pretending. You stubborn 'broken sleeve.' You were so enthusiastic when I kissed you, but now you act innocent? Broken sleeve is disgusting."

Xiao Yun felt a thousand wild horses galloping through his heart. He really couldn't stand men. Damn it, that stubborn 'broken sleeve' Li Yanhao actually kissed him—twice!

Xiao Yun rubbed his face fiercely with his sleeve, wishing he could peel off his skin and replace it with a new one.

"Enough, stop pretending. Tell me quickly, who’s the idiot trying to make a move on A Li?" Li Yanhao squatted beside Xiao Yun and whispered.

"It's your brother!" Xiao Yun spat, glaring at Li Yanhao with no patience.

"Why are you cursing at me?" Li Yanhao smacked the back of Xiao Yun's head. "I kissed you, now tell me!"

"It's your brother, I already said—your elder cousin, Prince Ling! I warn you, if this gets out, it’ll be a huge mess. You better not get involved, or you’ll ruin things for our general and madam." Xiao Yun disdainfully tore off the sleeve he'd been wiping his face with, threw it on the ground, and dashed away like escaping a plague.

Li Yanhao squatted there, stunned like a wooden statue.

Prince Ling? Prince Ling!? Prince Ling!!

Being targeted by Prince Ling... that guy is notorious for never giving up until he gets what he wants. Whatever he sets his eyes on, he must have it. If he can't get it, he'll destroy it rather than let anyone else have it.

Prince Ling actually laid eyes on Su Li. With his 'get it or destroy it' attitude, this is bad, really bad! Trouble big enough to cause a major headache!

In the distance, Su Li and Bai Lu were completely unaware of the conversation between the two. They only noticed Tu Dan had torn off his sleeve.

Bai Lu touched her chin, suddenly enlightened: "Madam, people say when men love men, it's called 'broken sleeve.' Tu Dan tore off his sleeve; so this is what 'broken sleeve' means."

Su Li also had a look of sudden understanding, smiling very ambiguously: "I see, got it."