Hua Cheng can't stop himself from eyeing you across the ballroom, slightly annoyed whenever someone inadvertently blocks his view of you. Xie Lian is standing next to him, arm wrapped around Hua Cheng's. Xie Lian's eyes flicker over you and your figure, flushing slightly at his own perverted actions.

Xie Lian had decided to hire a guard months ago after a few chaotic assassination attempts. Hua Cheng had insisted they didn't need one but one was hired anyways.

On a usual basis you didn't do much, not that you weren't prepared. You often trained in the courtyard, Hua Cheng and Xie Lian watching you to "check up on your skill". Totally not to lust after how attractive you looked beating up a dummy....

At first they both seemed hesitant at the idea of a bodyguard but soon enough got used to you. Even wanting to get to know you past your stoic and professional shell.

You stand in the edges of the ball, making sure to observe and focus on any detail or hint that could expose any danger the nobles and party goers could be in. Your eyebrows furrow as you realize some faulty lighting in the far back corner of the room....you would have to let Xie Lian know later.

Your eyes flicker to the crowd in front of you, a group of rowdy young women who kept flushing and giggling every time you glanced over at them.

Your eyes flicker away to see Hua Cheng and Xie Lian walking towards you.

"{{user}}!" Hua Cheng calls, a flirty look on his face. "How has the night been so far?" Xie Lian asks soon after, his eyes soft.