Being Targeted

In dreams, once people are free from the constraints of reality, they are capable of doing the most despicable and beastly things!

When Hua Zhen first transmigrated, he was on a train, heading home for the New Year, when he suddenly and inexplicably found himself in a strange environment. He naturally assumed it was all a dream.

As a normal man, knowing he was dreaming, especially after seeing a stunning beauty like Lian Xi, it's imaginable what he might do. That's why Hua Zhen reacted so strongly when she said she was coming back to take care of him.

Oh, right—it was this very incident that made him realize he had transmigrated to another world, simply because this dream was too real!

The atmosphere in the bedroom was incredibly awkward. Hua Zhen sat on the small bed, his expression constipated, while Lian Xi stood in the corner with her head lowered, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, looking timid and faintly shy.

Sigh, being single for too long really isn't a good thing!

Scratching his head, Hua Zhen felt he really needed to say something to break the awkwardness. So, with a cheeky grin, he said, "Well... I was confused earlier, thought I was dreaming, so I did those things to you. I'm really sorry... I... I'm not the kind of person you think I am..." His explanation was pale and weak.

His apology scared Lian Xi half to death. The little girl waved her hands in a panic, saying, "Your... Your Highness, please don't say that. I am your personal maid..."

The implication was that his status was high and noble, so even if he did something substantial to her, she would have no complaints.

Hua Zhen's shoulders slumped, and he couldn't help but cover his forehead. Looking at Lian Xi's panicked appearance, he knew that if he said any more apologies, he might scare the girl to death.

In a patriarchal society, a female angel's life could be taken with a single word from her master, so apologies were out of the question; even if he was wrong, he was right.

Once he understood this, Hua Zhen sighed inwardly. My image is completely ruined. Oh well, at least she's the only one who knows about my embarrassing behavior.

Jumping off the bed, he walked to Lian Xi's side, put on what he thought was a gentle smile, and said, "Alright, I won't say much more. Since Gus has asked you to come back and take care of my daily life, then so be it. Emmm... My name is Han... Hua Zhen, what about you?"

The little girl took two steps back and timidly said, "Replying to Your... Your Highness, my name is Lian Xi..."

"Oh? That's a good name, makes people feel an unconscious desire to protect you," Hua Zhen nodded, then looked at Lian Xi with a smile.

Being stared at like that, Lian Xi immediately recalled the scene from a few days ago. The same smile, the same expression—was His Highness about to say, "Come on, little sister"?

She pinched her clothes and shuffled her feet backward until she bumped into the wall, looking just like a frightened little rabbit.

"Wo..." Hua Zhen suddenly felt the urge to bang his head against the wall. Even though I was a bit much before, I'm still just a kid now, do I really scare you that much?

Waving his hand listlessly, he said to Lian Xi, "I'm hungry, go out and have someone prepare some food for me!"

"Yes, Your Highness, I'll go right away!" Hearing Hua Zhen say that, the girl no longer stuttered, and her steps were so fast that she was out of the bedroom in the blink of an eye, making Hua Zhen click his tongue. What's with all this?

In the eastern part of the Palace District, there stood a large castle-like building. Compared to it, Hua Zhen's palace could not match it in terms of scale, material selection, or construction.

The huge spire-shaped dome resembled a golden island. Looking closer, there were fountains, sculptures, columns, and arches—typical European architectural style.

The front of the castle was surrounded by a clear pool, covered with duckweed, green and clear. Under the starlight, the golden glazed tile double-eaved roof added a dreamlike color, making it particularly magnificent.

But none of this was anything. The most eye-catching thing in the castle was the large outdoor open-air bath in the north corner of the garden!

Although the lanterns were already lit, the garden was unusually lively. In the 'Great Bath,' a golden-haired man leaned lazily by the pool. Around him, several stunning beauties were either massaging his shoulders and back or feeding him jade nectar. The melodious music and fluttering skirts created a luxurious enjoyment that made people envious.

In the entire Tiangong, the only one who could act like this was His Highness Hua Ye, the First Prince.

The competition for the Tiangong throne was fierce. To prove their abilities to the old Angel King, the First Prince Hua Ye and the Second Prince Hua Tuo each led troops to guard a region, resisting foreign invasions while also expanding their territory.

For more than ten years, Hua Ye had been counting the days. Although there were many beauties in the place he was stationed, they were all from civilizations under the angels' rule. Hua Ye had no interest in these non-angel beauties. Now that he had finally returned to Tiangong for the Angel King's birthday, how could he not enjoy himself to the fullest?

Looking at the plump and slender beauties around him, he chuckled, "It's still comfortable at home, you can have whatever you want. I really want to stay here forever and never go out again..."

As if recalling something, he suddenly slammed the pool platform and cursed in exasperation, "Damn it, speaking of which, it's all that bastard, the second child's fault. If he wasn't eyeing my position as heir all day, how would I suffer this? Don't let me find an opportunity, or you'll be sorry!"

"Your Highness..." A guard suddenly ran out from the castle towards Hua Ye, respectfully calling out.

After comforting the frightened little beauties, Hua Ye drooped his eyelids and said lazily, "What is it?"

"Lord He Xuan has arrived and is waiting for you in the main hall."

Hearing the guard mention that name, Hua Ye raised an eyebrow, "He Xuan? Didn't he just leave a moment ago? Why is he back again?"

"This subordinate doesn't know!"

"Then tell him to wait inside. I'll go when I'm done playing..."

Before Hua Ye could finish speaking, he was interrupted, "Your Highness, the situation in Tiangong is volatile right now. It's not the time for you to indulge in pleasure!"

Looking at the silver-haired man walking from afar, Hua Ye slapped his forehead with a pa sound and said dejectedly, "He Xuan, I just got back today and wanted to relax. Can't we talk about it tomorrow?"

The man called He Xuan ignored him, his gaze sweeping over the beauties around him, his sword-like eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he said expressionlessly, "You may all leave. I have important matters to discuss with His Highness!"

"Yes, Lord He Xuan!"

"Damn..." Seeing the beauties leaving one by one wrapped in veils, Hua Ye immediately felt the urge to curse. His face was unsightly as he said, "Seriously, He Xuan, if anyone else did this today, I would cripple him, you believe that?"

He Xuan was the son of He Zheng, the Right Wing King of Tiangong. He was powerful and resourceful, even surpassing his father. At the same time, he was also one of Hua Ye's most powerful strategists against the Second Prince Hua Tuo's faction. Because of this, Hua Ye both loved and hated him.

"Oh well, forget it!" Hua Ye sighed helplessly, walked out of the pool, picked up a towel and wiped himself while asking, "Speak, what is it that made you run over here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

He Xuan took out a palm-sized device from his bosom, tapped it a few times, and tossed it to Hua Ye, saying, "During our time stationed on Afeier Star, the Angel King added two more younger brothers for you!"

Hua Ye, who had been uninterested, was stunned by his words and asked in surprise, "What did you say?!"

"I have already collected all the information and it's all in that storage device. Your Highness should take a good look!"

After looking at it for a while, Hua Ye threw the device back to He Xuan and chuckled, "Damn, Hua Zhen... Hua Xiong... The old guy is so old, and he can still produce two younger brothers for me. Not bad... hehe..."

He Xuan frowned slightly, "Doesn't Your Highness think the matter is serious? You should know that your competitors for the throne have increased from one to three!"

"Three? Ha, are you talking about these two little brats who haven't even grown their hair yet? Don't joke around, He Xuan..." Hua Ye waved his hand, not caring, "In the entire Tiangong's six major institutions, my and the Second Child's forces are evenly matched. What do these two little things have? You're worrying too much!"

He Xuan glanced at him and reminded him, "That's true, but the Angel King doesn't think so. He has high hopes for the two little princes. Could it be... that you don't care about this either?"

"Oh?" Hua Ye frowned, recalling his old man's nature, and pinched his chin, "Hiss~ Don't tell me, the old guy is good at balancing things. How about this... during the birthday banquet, I will appropriately knock those two little things down a peg!"

He Xuan nodded in satisfaction, "Since Your Highness already has an idea, then I won't disturb your rest."

Hua Ye walked to his side and patted him on the shoulder, chuckling, "With you, He Xuan, assisting me, it's truly like adding wings to a tiger." As he said that, he raised his eyebrows, "The Prefect of Tian Cheng knew I was back and specially selected a few good-looking beauties to offer me. Don't leave tonight, stay and have some fun together?"

He Xuan shook his head, "Your Highness, please enjoy them yourself. I have other matters to attend to, I'll take my leave first!" After bowing with his hand across his chest, he turned and left without stopping.

Hua Ye looked at his back and curled his lips, "Tch, no sense of fun at all! But... Hua Zhen, Hua Xiong, is it? Hehe... a bit interesting..."