When Xie Lian woke up, he was dumbfounded with the sight before him.

Wei Wuxian, Lan Zhan, Shen Qingqiu, and Luo Binghe were all forced to dress into plain white and red robes, the type which servants of Xian Le would wear. The two couples all stood with their back ramrod straight, staring down at Xie Lian from his bed.

Xie Lian, "..." Why does he have an ominous premonition?

"You've woken up ah, lil' Prince." Wei Wuxian cheered.

The others had mindlessly clapped behind him. "Today, we'll be serving you."

Xie Lian was still in his stupor, but managed to ask the most important question, "Why?"

"Why?" Shen Qingqiu huffed, breaking out from his act. "We've irritated the Ghost King, so as compensation, Hua Chengzhu requested that we act as your servants for the day."

He thought that Xie Lian would ask "why is San Lang requesting you guys to be servants".

Instead, Xie Lian asked, "Why did you irritate San Lang?"

The two couples, "..." There was no hope.

Speaking of the devil, the bedroom door slid open, and the Ghost King entered. His black boots walked elegantly, as if they were merely tapping the surface of the glass flooring. "Gege," Hua Cheng smiled, "Today, I've prepared a lot. I hope that Gege doesn't mind if your friends serve you for the day."

Xie Lian was a bit confused. "San Lang, why'd you request Wei-xiong and them to become... servants?"

Hua Cheng shook his head. "They promised me something."

Lan Zhan looked at the ground, thinking that there was no chance for him to escape from this act.

"But, San Lang-" Xie Lian still didn't quite understand. Hua Cheng leaned closely, pressing a finger against his lover's lips. "What would Gege like to wear today? I have a full collection for you to choose from. There are the crimson red robes so that Gege could match me, there is also another set of white robes, and flower robes, and..."

Immediately, Xie Lian was taken into his lover's momentum. His original question was lost, and he began pondering on the thought of which clothes to wear.

The two couples, who were forced to become servants, "..." The little scrap picker didn't even know he was being toyed by his black-bellied husband.

"Alright, it's the red robes." Hua Cheng decided for his lover.

He turned to look at the two couples of "servants", then glared. The Ghost King seemed to say, "Don't you dare watch Gege dress."

The two couples shuddered, then left the room.

The door shut behind their backs.

By the door, the two couples could hear some muffled sounds from inside the bedroom. There were the ambiguous sounds of, "San Lang... don't touch there..."

Shen Qingqiu felt his scalp beginning to tingle.

Finally, the door opened. Out came Xie Lian and Hua Cheng. The former was dressed in daisy white and crimson red robes, with a pattern of a beauteous flower, embroidered across the rich fabric. Xie Lian had a pair of pearl earrings pierced in his ears, made of the finest material. Ruoye was strung across his wrist, blending in as a bandage.

Hua Cheng showed off his lover proudly. He seemed to be saying, "Look, my husband is so beautiful."

Xie Lian held onto his bamboo hat, unwilling to part with it. "Shall we have breakfast?"

The two couples looked blankly at the meal set that they were supposed to cook. Earlier, Hua Cheng had led them inside the kitchen, then ordered for freshly brewed tea, millet porridge, and more...

Wei Wuxian put on his apron, and gave a thumbs-up, "You guys can count on me for this."

Shen Qingqiu took the Yiling Patriarch's apron off, "No, we can't."

Wei Wuxian took the apron back. "Come on... I'm a good cook!"

"No, I don't believe in you." Shen Qingqiu shook his head, taking the apron away.

Seeing their husbands snatching the apron back and forth, Luo Binghe and Lan Zhan had no idea how to satiate both parties. Finally, Shen Qingqiu and Wei Wuxian's eyes turned heated. A desire for competition had brewed in their expressions.

They both tugged at the apron.

"Let go of the apron, Shen-xiong." Wei Wuxian smiled reassuringly. "Allow me to handle the work. You will not regret your decision."

Shen Qingqiu did not let go. "Actually, Wei-xiong, you should let go. Although I haven't had experience in cooking, I can still at least guarantee that it'll taste better than... your culinary skills."

Sparks of fire were almost set aflame from their heated gazes.

"Shizun," Luo Binghe cooed. "Just let Wei Wuxian cook. Don't work your body that much—"

"No." Lan Zhan stepped in. "Wei Ying, let Peak Master Shen do the cooking. It's not worth so much to argue over."

Luo Binghe and Lan Zhan set their eyes on each other. Both didn't want their lover to do the cooking. Therefore, they looked at one another and held the same fiery gaze as their lover's.

"Let your Shizun cook." Lan Zhan deadpanned.

Luo Binghe returned the same hot look. "Let Wei Wuxian cook."

They glared at one another. Shen Qingqiu and Wei Wuxian glared at one another as well. At that moment, both couples were fierce at the other...

After two hours, Hua Cheng entered the kitchen, only to find the entire place in tatters. The Ghost King's face was covered in black lines, as black as a kettle. He merely left for a few hours, and the kitchen was already destroyed. The culprits of this case were still fighting one another.

Luo Binghe and Lan Zhan had taken out their swords, sparring with intense passion. If they found themselves unable to overcome the other's attack, they would throw a plate or two.

Eventually, it became a contest of throwing plates.

The white porcelain was shattered across the floor, becoming a hundred or more shards. Meanwhile, Shen Qingqiu and Wei Wuxian were still fighting over the apron.

Both refused to let go or follow the other's orders.

Upon seeing Hua Cheng coming in, the apron ripped. Thanks to their fighting spirits and fierce momentum, the Peak Master and Yiling Patriarch had fallen onto the floor, each holding a half of the ripped apron.

"...what is the meaning of this." Hua Cheng did not ask this question. He demanded it.

Lan Zhan and Luo Binghe had stopped fighting. In a hurry, they sheathed their swords into the scabbards, with a sharp shing sound from the sliding effect.

"Ahh... Hua Chengzhu, you're here..." Wei Wuxian felt awkward.

He and Shen Qingqiu quickly stood up from the ground, patting any leftover dust off of their robes. "What is it that you need from us?" Shen Qingqiu asked.

Hua Cheng frowned. "It's been two hours."

The danger roaming in his one eye seemed to say, "Are you trying to starve Gege?"

The two couples immediately felt shivers running down their spine. Subconsciously, they huddled closer to one another, feeling the great threat looming before them; Hua Cheng.

"San Lang?" A head peeped out from the crack of the door.

Xie Lian entered the kitchen, with his eyes widening at the kitchen's disarray. "Wow... it's... quite a mess inside of here..."

"Gege," Hua Cheng panicked. "I'll discipline them..."

The two couples, "..." Discipline us? Are we servants to you or what?

"No need." Xie Lian shook his head. "I'm not hungry, in any case. It'd be better if we all take a stroll out in the Heavenly Capital instead."

The two couples' eyes shone with bright interest. They were saved!

Hua Cheng could only listen to his lover. The three couples walked past many pavilions and bridges before arriving at the double doors. Xie Lian pushed open the doors, meeting the great scenery of the sky-

Wrong.

There were two familiar Martial Gods standing before him. Feng Xin and Mu Qing were both tired out from fighting against each other the entire day. They wore fatigued faces, appearing like they had just suffered from a harsh battle.

"Oh?" Hua Cheng arched an eyebrow.

Feng Xin and Mu Qing met eyes with Xie Lian. They bowed, "Your Highness."

Xie Lian was about to say something, then just shut his mouth. He had no idea of what to say. To fill up the silence, Hua Cheng stepped forwards and spat, "You came back without food?"

Feng Xin and Mu Qing, "..." No, they were fighting the entire night. How were they supposed to bring back food?

The two Martial Gods looked at each other.

Then, they sighed. "We'll come back with food, Your Highness."

The two Martial Gods left as soon as they came back. Immediately, they left without a trace to their own palaces... to make food.

Hua Cheng felt pleased to see the two Martial Gods leave.

All of a sudden, a voice was heard from afar. "Is that Crimson Rain Sought Flower?" As soon as that voice cried out, a torrent of people began to walk towards their direction.

Before they knew it, the three couples were surrounded by people.

"These are..." Wei Wuxian was confused.

Xie Lian saw that, and explained, "Heavenly officials of the middle realm."

"How come Hua Chengzhu is so popular in the Heavenly Capital?" Shen Qingqiu asked.

Xie Lian smiled helplessly, "The Heavenly Capital was destroyed in the past due to the last Heavenly Emperor. Therefore, the Heavenly Officials all had to rebuild the Heavenly Capital. It was mostly thanks to San Lang that the financial problem was solved."

Luo Binghe let out an "ohh". He now understand just how rich the Ghost King was.

To be able to rebuild the Heavenly Capital into such a profound state... Hua Cheng was definitely wealthy to the point of inhumane...

"Welcome back, Hua Chengzhu! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" The middle realm heavenly officials had greeted.

Hua Cheng scoffed. "Forget it."

Then, he glared at them. "Gege is hungry. Food."

Hearing that, the middle realm heavenly officials had understood. They all touched their robes, then a few of them took out some snacks. "We have pastries."

Hua Cheng took the box of snacks, unpacked it, took a pastry out, then gave it to his lover.

Xie Lian refused it. "You can eat first."

Hua Cheng's eyes softened at his lover's consideration. He bowed his head, then took the pastry in his mouth. By accident, his tongue licked at Xie Lian's finger.

Xie Lian jolted, with blush coating his cheeks.

The heavenly officials, "..." Why are we here just to eat dog food?

The two couples, "..." Ohh, is this new to you? We're used to this already.

Hua Cheng took a few moment to digest the taste. He then scoffed, "It tastes no better than Ghost City's human meat."

The heavenly officials, "..." Did he have to insult right before their faces?

Although Hua Cheng looked like he thought the pastries were no better than trash, he still took the box. Soon, the heavenly officials had dispersed. The three couples decided to stay inside the Palace of Xian Le, waiting for Feng Xin and Mu Qing's return.

When Feng Xin and Mu Qing returned, they were greeted with the sight of the three couples eating pastries.

The two Martial Gods held plates of food, and pots of tea. They tiredly sighed, "Your food, Your Highness."

Hua Cheng merely dismissed them. "Gege is no longer hungry. You're not needed."

Feng Xin and Mu Qing, who actually took their time to make food, "..." Fuck.

CoolCool-Aid: I'M SO SUPER SUPER UPSET 😭 It should've taken me like one try to type this draft, but—NO! There were thunderstorms these couple of days, and the WiFi was low. So whenever I typed something on my iPad screen keyboard (that's what I find the most comfortable), the output on the screen is actually slower compared to my typing speed! 😭

And thanks to the slow output, I reread through the draft and found that there were so many spelling errors! Like—THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING!?!

I may not be the best at "Spelling Bee", but at least I can confidently say that I'm "okay" at spelling?

Was this autocorrect's doing? If so—I'MMA—

I feel proud to say that this is the first ever picture on this story—YEAH, UM BYE, THANKS FOR READING MY RANT!!!