Chapter 402 - In Heaven’s Name (1/2)

Jing He couldn't see it but this time he was sure that Tian was smiling at him. After all, wasn't that always what he did when he had some irresponsible wish? He would look at him with those soulful eyes and then give him that charming smile that made him unable to reject any of his wishes.

”I … Do I have to?”

Tian seemed to hear that he had already convinced him halfway. He gently grabbed Jing He's waist and murmured his assent. ”I would really appreciate it. You know when we got to know each other back then I nearly instantly thought of that. I just …” He sighed and leaned forward until his forehead touched his lover's.

A special warmth spread to Jing He and the last bit of resistance melted away. Ah, whatever it was he wanted he would do it for him. What was singing one lullaby? It wasn't like that was anything indecent either. So why shouldn't he?

Tian had no idea that he had already convinced his lover and threw himself into a teary explanation. ”My love, you don't know but these years I've sometimes had trouble falling asleep. I'd be lying there in that cold and lonely palace and my thoughts would inevitably wander toward the Nine Heavens. I would remember the time we spend here and recall each and every word that was uttered from your lips. I would imagine all those little gestures you do and wonder what we would do if you were there with me at that moment.

”So, for the whole night, I'd be lying there until dawn arrives again. And even when I finally fall asleep then I still can't rest. I can only rest at your side. Lying here next to you or walking beside you in the day … that's when my mind is completely at ease.”

Jing He smiled and gently covered Tian's hand on his waist with his own. ”I had no idea it's that grave.”

”Mn. So, my love, be so kind and sing one song for me, alright? I'll listen and engrave it into my heart and when I feel restless again I'll remember and I'd certainly feel better then. Won't you do me that little favor?”

”Well, if it's such a grave issue, then I naturally can't reject it, can I?”

”Mn, that would be … I would appreciate it so much if you could do this for me.”

”Then, what kind of lullaby would you like?”

”I don't care!”

The response came so fast that Jing He really had to wonder if his lover had prepared this for a long time already. The eagerness in his voice didn't help diffuse this notion either. Well, Jing He didn't mind.

”Normally, I don't sing so you can't be angry if it's not up to par.”

”Oh, no need to say that. I will love it anyway. It's you singing for me, after all.”