Refusing to Serve Me? Then Off With Your Head!

Chapter 35 Smile for Zhen to See

He continued his words, "Unfortunately, her opportunities ran dry. The Great Chen perished and she was captured by Yan Yu, presented to the Great Qi's new emperor. Not long later, she died in prison. Because of Yan Yu's craftiness, he was stabbed to death by a Great Chen's official when he least expect it. Even in death, he did not have the honor our Old Master had."

This was a news to me, I did not think Uncle Yan would die after joining force with the Great Qi.

Uncle Tong laughed lightly, "Speaking about that, remember that Rui Wang? When the Great Qi took over the kingdom, he lowered his head and surrendered. He even presented his daughter to the Great Qi's emperor. The emperor back then, stashed her over to the Crown Prince. At least, he managed to keep his glory. He even has a flashy title."

I laughed along with him before poking my head out of his chest. I grabbed him by the hand while I laughed, "I met that Consort Yu in the palace."

Uncle Tong was immediately worried, "Did she make things hard for you? The harem is always full of fight. This is not good. Why don't you ask His Majesty to let you out of the palace?"

I comforted him, "I had always been with His Majesty in Zhong Hua Palace. She couldn't enter the palace even if she wanted to."

Uncle Tong nodded, "Oh." And then, he suddenly yelped out loud, as though he was frightened to death, "You lived with the emperor in Zhong Hua Palace?"

"Yes."

"In a side-chamber?"

"No, in the main palace."

Uncle Tong was really weird; the look in his eyes was a mix of joy and worry.

"Did you.... Co-exist well with the other concubines?"

I thought for a while, "It was alright. They have their own palaces. Consort De forced her way in once, so she got banned from going near Zhong Hua Palace, shortly after.

Uncle Tong stared at me, his expression becoming even more peculiar. He seemed to be in a sticky spot. "This.... This shouldn't be asked by me, but the Old Master is no longer here..... But even if he is still here, he will find it hard to ask as well.... There were rumors out there saying His Majesty has a hidden disease..... His concubines..... I mean, had he done anything to you?"

I finally understood him after thinking for a long time. He too seemed embarrassed, avoiding eye-contact. He then raised his neck, saying, "The Madam and Master are no longer here. Only I am in charge of keeping this manor. Naturally, this matter lies on my shoulder as well."

My face burned up. I yielded under his shiny eyes. I lowered my head and whispered the following words, "H-He told me to give him a son.... He also wants to make me his empress." Then, I proudly raised my head and righteously speaks on, "I didn't answer him! I naturally will not..... I mean, this is treason!"

I stood up as the smile in Uncle Tong's face became more and more apparent, "I want to visit Father's room! Mine too....." I walked away in large strides as Uncle Tong laughed, "Xiao Lang, an occasional treason or two is not big matter."

I paused in my steps for a moment before running away under his boisterous laughter.

Uncle Tong, he..... He was truly unpatriotic!

Feng Zhao Wen was strolling around in the back courtyard. When he saw me hastily walking, he questioned me, "Xiao Yi, why is your face so red?"

Remembering what Uncle Tong said, I was suddenly embarrassed. I glared at him, "It was all your fault!" I turned around to enter my room and slammed the door shut. I suddenly remembered that my room was turned into a complete mess by imperial guards back then. Even the tiles were pried open. I did not want to see that scene. I wanted to walk out, but I knew that man was still out there. I helplessly stayed where I was.

When I turned around, I was greeted with a shocking scene.

My entire room was clean, it was as though I was back to the old times. All my things were in their original place. The tiles had been repaired and the curtain had been replaced to my favorite blue color.

I stared at my room in a daze; it felt as though I had entered the wrong place.

There was a knock on the door. I opened the door in a trance. Feng Zhao Wen was standing there, with the bright sunlight shining on him from behind. His facial features were deep, he looked really handsome; slowly entering my heart like the sunlight entering my room.

My heart jumped. This situation was really weird.

"This- this room....." After I thought about it deeply, it must have been Uncle Tong's doing. He was in charge of the residence after all. My heart soured a little, but I was still happy nonetheless.

Feng Zhao Wen unexpectedly nodded, "Uncle Tong told you? I only sent some people to repair the residence; I didn't do it myself, so you don't have to give me that tearful look. Come, smile for zhen to see."

I stared at him speechlessly. Then, I went past him and went straight to my Father's room.

After opening the door, I found it hard for me to contain my feeling even though I had prepared myself beforehand. The style of this room had not changed. The nightmares that plagued me suddenly felt so distant. My heart soured nevertheless. When I turned around, my eyes fell on that handsome young man that had followed me. I contained my tears and laughed teasingly at him, "Your Majesty, you will have to pay for every smile you want to see! Will you be able to afford it?"

I felt the small bag that was hanging from my waist; it rattled. "I knew it! 'Your Majesty' only sounds good in name. The truth is you are a pauper."

I looked up. The sunlight was brilliant but I had a feeling that the smile on my face shined even more. I ignored the tears hanging from the corner of my eyes. All the joy and sorrow, the high and low was completely ignored. What could be better than going through your life with someone by your side?

Serene: Chapter 35 is sponsored by Annie! I still owe you one chapter, thank you for the support!

This chapter is pretty wholesome!