Ep 39 plothole – After Xiao Yan Zi's fight with Yong Qi and the dinner together in HZGG II
The episode after Xiao Yan Zi had a street show and Yong Qi disapproved. I think Xiao Yan Zi and Yong Qi would have a conversation again that night before Yong Qi performs the next day. Well, not quite like this, but somehow happened like this.
Sorry if it's not beta'ed.
Dinner went uneventfully…well, not that quite. After apologizing to Xiao Jian, Yong Qi knew he had to talk to his beloved. They already made up before, but he still felt he needed to talk with her. After helping cleared the table, Er Kang and Xiao Jian excused themselves to the male's room while Zi Wei retired to the female's room. He didn't see Xiao Yan Zi…
The sound of laughter made Yong Qi stepped into the living room. He saw Xiao Yan Zi and Liu Hung discussed on how they should performance for tomorrow. Yong Qi didn't hear his name being said and that was what made him wanted to talk to Xiao Yan Zi.
"Ah, Yong Qi. You haven't slept yet?" Liu Hung asked him.
Yong Qi shook his head and glanced briefly to Xiao Yan Zi. The girl returned his stare and smiled timidly before turning back to clean her spear. Liu Hung sensed the man wanted to talk to Xiao Yan Zi and she smiled.
"Xiao Yan Zi, I'll go to bed first. Don't forget to put everything back in the box. We'll need it tomorrow," Liu Hung smiled and quickly fled from the room before Xiao Yan Zi got the chance to reply.
"Eh?"
Yong Qi only shook his head and chuckled. He sat on Liu Hung's chair and looked over to Xiao Yan Zi who still busy cleaning up.
He took a deep breath. "So, you're going to do that again tomorrow?"
Xiao Yan Zi nodded. "Yes, of course. Our journey is still long. We need more than 2 taels."
Yong Qi slowly held Xiao Yan Zi's free hand, the one that didn't hold the spear. Xiao Yan Zi, surprised by his gesture, stared at Yong Qi's eyes.
"Xiao Yan Zi, I know I've said I'm sorry. I know I deeply hurt you with my words. You know I don't mean any of those, do you? You're the best thing that ever happened to me. To my life. Since the day I met you, I know I'm not the same person. And when I realized I love you, I know I can't be that prince anymore."
Xiao Yan Zi blinked. "Yong Qi…"
"No, please…let me finish." Yong Qi said slowly and took a deep breath. "For all my life, I've been living as a prince. I know nothing of outside world. And then, you came to the palace. You broke everything that I've learned. You teach me how colorful life is and for that, I'm grateful. But still, after all that and running away for our lives with you, I still can't get rid away my pride. I don't know what's wrong with me."
Yong Qi released his hold and rose from the chair. He took a few steps with his back on Xiao Yan Zi. "The day when you ran away from the palace, I felt like life closed to me. How do I go on without you? I even made a vow to myself, if you don't want to be a princess, then I'll be with you. And now, when we're on outside world with you by my side, how can I forget my vow?"
Yong Qi's ramble warmed Xiao Yan Zi's heart. She put aside her spear and rose from her chair. She hugged Yong Qi from behind and leaned her head on his back. Yong Qi closed his eyes, enjoying the warm embrace.
"I'm sorry if I said those words too. But, still 'deceiving' is a cruel word. We have to stick together until we arrive in Nan Yang, even in Da Li. With all we have, the only thing in my mind is to do some street shows. After our arrival to Da Li, Xiao Jian already planned for our new life. I just hope I didn't have to do that anymore."
Yong Qi opened his eyes and turned around to face his love. He pulled her to his embrace. "I'm sorry."
"That's ok. I'm sorry too."
Yong Qi hugged the girl tighter, feeling his heart content. "So, who will be performing tomorrow?"
Xiao Yan Zi shifted and stared at Yong Qi with her sparkling big eyes that made Yong Qi's heart skipped a beat. "Only me and Liu Hung. We can't ask for Xiao Jian's help anymore. Some people already recognized him. Perhaps I'd ask Er Kang's help to become the audience."
Yong Qi chosen his words carefully. "You don't mind if you add another player, do you?"
"Another player? Who?"
Yong Qi stared deeply at Xiao Yan Zi, and after a few seconds she understood.
"Yong Qi? You know you don't have to.."
"But, I want to."
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Yes.
"Why?"
Yong Qi sighed and fingered Xiao Yan Zi's braid. "Well, aside from I want to pay my wrongs, you were right. In outside world, I'm no longer a prince. I'm just Ai Chi. The man who loves a little swallow bird and will stay by her side no matter what happened."
Yong Qi's answer made Xiao Yan Zi's face brighter. She laughed and hugged him close. Yong Qi laughed along with her and then she leaned away so she could stare at his face. "We have to tell Xiao Jian and Er Kang, then."
"Okay. Tomorrow will do. You need to get rest tonight."
Xiao Yan Zi nodded and kissed Yong Qi softly on his cheek.
Yong Qi blinked.
"I hope I'm not 'deceiving' this prince anymore," Xiao Yan Zi said in soft voice.
Yong Qi smiled. "No, you're not. Never."
He leaned down and captured her lips with a sweet kiss.