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Chapter 5 - secrets?

(("Lei cong/Lei Zi, loyal bodyguard and trusted friend of Crown Prince Lóngzi, stands steadfast by the prince's side, protecting him with unwavering loyalty and skill."))

"I came to deliver this letter, Master."lei zi replied

Lóngzi's eyes narrowed slightly as he took the letter. "From whom?"

"Grand Master," Lei Zi replied succinctly.

Lóngzi's gaze lingered, expecting more information, but Lei Zi remained silent. Instead, he noticed a red mark on Lóngzi's neck and his expression turned curious. "Master, what's that on your neck? It looks like a... red spot."

Lóngzi's smile grew slightly as he touched the mark. "Just a minor scrape."

With a nod, Lei Zi turned to leave. "Alright, Master. I'll take my leave. Take care."

Just as he reached the door, Lóngzi called out, "take care "

Lei Zi's eyes sparkled with amusement as he teased, "Oh, don't worry, Master. Take care of the one who gives you these... 'red spots'."

Lóngzi's face flushed slightly, and he replied with a smile, "Wait, you—"

As I exited my room, bai long's voice stopped me in my tracks. "You're looking gorgeous, my princess." I turned to face him, my expression stern. "This dress looks very beautiful on you," he said, his eyes locked on mine.

I tried to brush him off, but he caught me with his next words. "Good morning, my princess." My anger flared. "Stop calling me that. I am not your princess," I snapped.

His smile only grew wider. "Yes, you are. If you don't believe me, then see – you gave me a love bite last night." My face burned with rage and embarrassment. "What?! Are you kidding me?" I demanded.

He chuckled. "Of course not. If you still don't believe me, see this – the love bite on your neck is from me." My hand instinctively went to my neck, and I recalled the mark. Panic set in. If someone saw the love bite and assumed it was from me...

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