âWhy did you called me here? âZhia Xiang asked moving her attention to Giselle.
Giselle opened her mouth, but the mysterious man raised his hand and Giselle sighed, not saying anything.
âHe can order Giselle around? Just who is this fantasy drama looking man? âZhia Xiang thought.
The man gestured for Zhia Xiang to sit down and she did so.
âI'm here because I want you. â the man said looking at Zhia Xiang.
âWhat? âZhia Xiang asked looking at him like she's seeing a crazy man.
âI thought I was clear enough... I want you. â he said again not understanding why she's looking at him like that.
A cough distracted their attention and a man appeared next to the stranger.
âYour majesty, I suggest you to tell her why and how you want her... not just that you want her. That is why she's looking at your majesty like that. â the man whispered in the stranger's ear.
âI see. â the stranger said and looked at Zhia Xiang. âI want you as my wife. â
Zhia Xiang took a deep breath trying to calm down.
âIs this man stupid? Who goes around telling people "I want you as wife?!" I'm sure neither me or Denise know who this crazy man is. â Zhia Xiang thought.
The man that appeared later sensed that Zhia Xiang is getting angry and panicked.
âYour majesty, please allow me to explained it to her.â
âAllowed. â the stranger said.
âMiss Denise, what his majesty means is that he wants you to be his wife, but not in a weird way. You see, his majesty needs a wife so nobles won't try to push their daughters on him to gain power over the Empire. â the man examined sweating profusely.
âAnd how the hell did he found me? He isn't even from this country's royal family. â Zhia Xiang asked.
âOne of our people happened to see you a few days ago fighting some men in the street and told his majesty who happened to be interested in you. â the man explained.
Zhia Xiang sighed and massaged her temples annoyed by the situation.
âDo you understand now, woman? â the Emperor asked looking at Zhia Xiang.
âYour majesty... â the servant called exasperated.
âWhat? â The Emperor asked looking at the other man.
âMiss Denise , I know this is very sudden, but try to understand. â the man said practically begging Zhia Xiang to just accept.
âWhat if I say no? âZhia Xiang asked looking straigh at the Emperor.
The man slapped the table with his palm.
âInsolent! You give me a dirty look and even dare to refuse? I could have your head on a plate if I wished so! â
Zhia Xiang raised her hands in the air like she was scared and said in a dull tone:
âOh my, I am so scared. â
âAs you should! Pack your things now. â the Emperor said impatient.
Zhia Xiang's mouth was open.
âDid... he not get my irony? Is he... really dumb? â
âGet her to the carriage when she's done. â the Emperor said and left.
The servant sighed and looked at Zhia Xiang.
âMiss... his majesty won't get irony because no one dares to be ironic with him so please, refrain from using it. I know this is weird, but think about it. You'll become an Empress, his majesty is... dense, but he isn't a bad man, I guarantee. He needs the spot of the Empress to be occupied by someone under his orders that will not try to stab him in the back. â the servant quick explained and bowed apologetically multiple times.
âSomething tells me this is going to be fun. â Zhia Xiang said grinning.
âSubject #654, my sistem tells me going is a way of achieving succes. â agent 0 said.
âI'll go pack some stuff. âZhia Xiang said.
âThank you so much, miss! My name is Aaron, I'll be your loyal servant from now on. â Aaron said sighing relieved.
Zhia Xiang went to pack some things when she felt a familiar presence.
âI'm grateful for everything. âZhia Xiang said turning to look at Giselle.
âHe is a powerful man, be careful around him.â Giselle said more like an advice than a warning.
âIf you have jobs in his Empire, send a letter to me. I still want to work for you. âZhia Xiang said smiling.
She has a very a good impression of Giselle.
âI will use you if times comes. Take care. âGiselle said taking Zhia Xiang's hands in hers.
âDo not hesitate to ask for help if you need. I haven't been here for long, but I consider everyone here family. â Zhia Xiang honestly said. She did get attached to all the girls here.
âUnderstood. Shoo now, don't make him wait. âGiselle said holding a calm outside.
âSee you later. â Zhia Xiang said leaving.
As soon as she left Giselle let a few tears fall down her cheeks.
âSee you later.â she said wishing Zhia Xiang the best.
âWhy did it took you so long? âthe Emperor asked.
âAre we in a hurry? âZhia Xiang asked raising a brow.
âNo,but I hate waiting. â
Zhia Xiang rolled her eyes. Aaron stood on needles, afraid that any moment a argument will start and he wouldn't be able to calm them down.
âTo where? âZhia Xiang asked looking at Aaron.
âMy Empire, isn't it obvious? âthe Emperor asked.
âI couldn't have guessed, smarty pants. âZhia Xiang sarcastically said rolling her eyes.
Aaron coughed aggressively to distract them.
âSortia Empire.â Aaron replied smiling polite.
âI see. And this man is the Emperor. â Zhia Xiang said giving a glance to the Emperor.
Aaron looked at her, his eyes pleading her to be reasonable.
âThis man? How insolent are you, woman? I'm Emperor Felix Vimières. â Felix said smiling proudly.
Zhia Xiang rolled her eyes once again and was prepared to insult him when Aaron interrupted.
âMiss Denise, you should sleep, it takes a day to arrive in Sortia. â Aaron said smiling hoping she'll give up on her intention to insult Felix.
Zhia Xiang sighed and turned her body so she'll face the window as she closed her eyes.
Aaron sighed relieved hoping there won't be any problems during this journey.
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Zhia Xiang woke up and yawned.
âWe have one more hour, miss. â Aaron said.
âAlright. â Zhia Xiang said and stretched her sore body, accidentally hitting Felix in the head.
Felix, who had his eyes closed to rest them, opened them carrying an angry look.
âDid you hit me? â Felix asked.
âAccidentally. I was stretching. â Zhia Xiang explained calm as if this won't anger Felix more.
âHitting an Emperor, this is enough reason to take your life! â
âJust because my hand hit your head a little? What are you, a porcelain doll that breaks at one touch? â Zhia Xiang asked getting angry.
Aaron was praying to whoever could help him solve this.
âYour highness, please rest, it's beneficial for your health. â Aaron said trying to calm Felix down.
âI was resting before this woman hit me. She didn't even apologized! Woman, what do you take me for?! âFelix asked angry looking at Zhia Xiang.
Zhia Xiang took a deep breath to calm down for Aaron's good.
âI apologize. â she said forcing a smile.
âI don't forgive you. â Felix stubbornly said.
Aaron was already blue with anxiety.
âYour majesty, miss apologized, please forgive her. â Aaron said looking desperate.
âListen here, little shit! I have stopped myself from kicking you in the nuts this whole time, but you're forcing my hand! â Zhia Xiang shouted angrily.
Felix was stunned by the disrespect. Aaron was a step away from fainting.
âHow dare you? Aaron, tie with woman and cover her mouth! I can't bare to hear her atrocities anymore. âFelix ordered shaking with anger.
âTie me? Just fuck yourself already! âZhia Xiang said and hit Felix.
Felix blinked a few times shocked.She really dare to hit him?
Felix grabbed her arm angry. Poor Aaron was unconscious already.
Zhia Xiang looked at him unmoved.
âDisrespectful woman! Dare to hit me? â Felix said and threw Zhia Xiang out of the carriage.
Zhia Xiang scoffed and stuck her tongue out.
âYou! You! âFelix shouted red with anger.
Aaron woke up and saw the Emperor jumping down from the carriage.
âYour majesty, calm down! âAaron jumped as well grabbing Felix.
Zhia Xiang stood straight looking at Felix.
âNow she dares to challenge me?! â Felix asked getting his sword out.