Whose Proper Crown Prince Is Always Being Coveted by His Shadow Guard?

[Two Male Leads] [Angst Without Emotional Heartbreak] [Flirty Top x Adorable Bottom] [Scheming Crown Prince vs. Cold, Cute Shadow Guard] [Secret Guard]

Xiao Tingjing remembered Lan Shu for five years after one reckless night.

That year, the Northern Expedition was in full swing. Someone drugged him, and when he woke, his tent was in disarray. The young guard who had just joined his personal guard lay curled up in the corner of the bed, covered in marks.

Xiao Tingjing immediately concluded that the boy, though quiet, had been biding his time to climb the ranks.

Since the little guard was exceptionally handsome, he couldn't bring himself to punish him according to military law. He casually transferred him to the Imperial Guard instead, so he wouldn't have to see him.

Who would have thought that five years later, the skinny little guard from back then would fight his way to the top of the Shadow Guard camp, surviving countless brushes with death?

He stood beneath the steps of the Eastern Palace in a fitted black uniform, twin blades at his waist, his expression stern. He didn't even spare Xiao Tingjing an unnecessary glance.

Xiao Tingjing's lips curled at once.

Well, well. He'd spent five years biding his time and gone such a long way around, only to get close to him after all?

He'd like to see what tricks the man had up his sleeve this time!

For the first half month, Xiao Tingjing put on the airs of the Crown Prince and waited for Lan Shu to flatter him and seek his favor.

He waited and waited until he was thoroughly confused...