Sang Yunxie 1.18

"Why should zhen explain himself to them?"

So that I'm not labeled as a walking catastrophe that seduced the nation's emperor?

"So that they don't think his highness judgement was clouded and s..."

He interrupted me with an annoyed look on his face. "Zhen doesn't need to explain his reasons to them. The only reason they're still alive is because zhen granted them the right to live. If they get out of line, zhen might as well take it from them. After all, the majority of the common folks have labeled zhen as an evil person who kills without remorse.” He asked, “Why would zhen bother acting differently towards them?"

Even though, his words sounded cold, they were true. As his mother sent him to war at a young age. The only thing the common folks knew about him were his many war victories. They didn't even get a peek into his personality. They just knew he was good at killing and protecting his country. So, they accepted him and thought he was worthy of ruling them. As long as they were safe, it didn't matter how vicious his methods were. However…

I sincerely look at him, "You're highness, just because some people say insensible things doesn't mean they are true. It's not wrong to say that war changes you, but, you can't describe yourself as something that you're not.”

Although, I don't wanna deal with his psychological issues. I know for a fact that, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to survive. There's no point in labeling someone evil just because they wanted to survive. Sure, depending on the situation they would be hated on. However, that doesn't apply to his situation.

He gave me a cold smirk as if I said the most crappy thing in the world and mockingly said, "how do you know zhen is not evil? Don't tell me you feel it in your heart?”

I laughed softly at his attitude since at least he wasn't easily swayed by cheesy speeches. "Your not evil because you don't go out of your way to hurt others. You only defend yourself against past, present, and future attacks. Sure, your punishment methods are not the nicest. However, that doesn't mean your evil. You're just... rational," I said, implying that it wasn't wrong to defend oneself, just long as you didn't go out of your way to hurt others.”

Wait!!! If the people who go out of their way to hurt others are evil, doesn't that mean I'm evil?!!!

'Host, you're spacing out. There's no need to write a book about your inner thoughts, ple...'

"Zhen's consort has a lot of interesting thoughts in her head," he stated as he got closer and sat on the bed.

My smile got more beautiful and I thanked, "Chenqie is very happy to hear your highness praising her."

He leaned closer to the point that his forehead was touching mine and I could feel his breath on my skin reminding me of last night. Then he asked, "You are?"

"Yes."

"That's good," he said as he leaned closer and kissed me.

His kiss was rough, his tongue explore every inch of my mouth without restrain as he held me in his arms. I answered back with the same enthusiasm. Throwing my hands over his shoulders and running my fingers through his messy hair. His rough hands were stroking my back making me want t-

"Mistress, the bath is re... AHH!"

'Oh my lord,' I thought as I saw Xin You running out of the room once again. She probably forgot that there was someone else here.

'Shame, shame, I know your name,' said Liam with a voice filled with humor.

I couldn't help but laugh at his words so, a soft laughter escaped my mouth.

"You should really teach your servants how to knock," the ML said as he looked at the open door.

"Chenqie will try," I said, grinning at him.

He looked at my grinning face and asked, "Are you happy?"

I became confused because of his sudden question. But, I quickly regained my composure. "Why wouldn't Chenqie be happy?" My eyes were looking straight at him since I knew for a fact that he distrusted people who couldn't make proper eye contact. Yet, my hands were still slightly playing with his hair.

"Your highness, chenqie's a blessed person. There's nothing in the world that she is missing. Everything she wanted she was given. So, there is absolutely no reason why she wouldn't be happy."

My words didn't seem to affect him yet he was still looking at me. Not with overbearingness or arrogance like a ruler looking at their subjects, but with a blank expression. He wasn't trying to find or pinpoint something. He was just looking. It felt weird to be looked at like that... for no reason.

Maybe it was because I'm the most beautiful girl in the planet?

"Zhen's glad his consort has such a good understanding of her fortunes. Not many people are aware of theirs," he softly stated. It felt almost as if he wasn't talking to me, but talking about someone else.

His hands were still holding me and my fingers were still playing with a strand of his hair. We were so close that I could feel his soft warm breathing tingling on my skin.

"Your highness”

"I still have to greet mother and settle some matters. You stay here and rest, I'll come visit you in the afternoon," he said. I soon felt his warm hands leaving my skin.

"Chenqie, understands. But if she may... you should visit the empress' palace or a-”

He heavily sighed, interrupting me. Then he stated, "zhen doesn't wish to be alone with her and that's final. Don't worry about any sort of rumors, zhen will handle them."

His voice was strict but didn't sound angry. Aloof and powerful. He looked so dependable and handsome, reminding just exactly why he was the Male lead.

"Chenqie is very grateful," I said as he left the room.

Once he was gone I allowed my body to fall on the bed and enjoy the softness. Although, I wanted him to take care of the rumors. I wasn't really worried. I spent three years of my life running a country and making sure the citizens were living comfortably. Even if I killed the emperor, I would expect them to trust me and think I had my reasons.

Fine, maybe that sounded absurd, but they would definitely choose me over the empress. She hasn't done anything for them, unlike me. The Barack Obama of ancient China. You know what? Now that I think about it, I should've name my clinics Sang Yunxie Care.

Anyway, I can't wait to meet her.

'Liam, I'm going to meet the empress very soon, isn't that exciting?' I asked him, thinking about what she would be like.

'Why would it be exciting?’ he asked. ‘You already read about her. Which means that in some way you already met her.”

'It's not the same, I read about her but I don't even know what she looks like. Only a description. Also I'm excited to see how she's going to act towards me. Since I'm totally different from the original Sang Yunxie,' I answered.

The original Sang Yunxie, was crazy jealous towards the empress. She wasn't the one who planned the wedding ceremony but the empress dowager. When the FL entered the palace, Sang Yunxie made it her mission to sabotage her.

She didn't miss a single opportunity to shame the empress and made the ML think of her as an annoying bully who was always causing a ruckus.

Still, nothing was done to her until the ml opened his heart to the strong-willed and intriguing fl who always wanted to escape from him. He liked how she didn't care of his position and treated him like a normal man.

Unfortunately for him, I won't let him fall in love with her. Unlike the original Sang Yunxie, I'm gonna be the epitome of perfection and make sure to destroy the FL. While also making the ML the best emperor there is.

'She's probably gonna think of you as an enemy. Although, she doesn't currently love the ml. She still knows that the back palace is full of schemes and liars. That's why she's not going to trust you.'

'Really? She trusted multiple servants and then killed them when she found out they were taking advantage of her. While still looking like the victim even though she was the one who allowed them to get out of line. If she trusted them, why wouldn't she trust someone as beautiful and pleasant as moi?' I indignantly asked him.

He sighed like if he was talking to a stupid person and replied, ‘Because you're the villain! She's programmed to mistrust you. Plus, what's the fun in going after someone who trusts you? It's better to attack them while they know it's coming, to make sure they know they are powerless and they won't amount to anything.’

'Liam, forgive me for saying this but, your dark side is  giving me butterflies,' I flirted.

'Host, please don't come after my honey. It's simply too sweet for you,' he said as if he was blushing.

'It might be, but I can't resist the temptation’

'Now that you put it like that, I wish there was something between us,' he said nervously.

I couldn't resist smiling and asked, ‘Oh really? What kind of thing?'

'A wall'

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I'm truly going to die alone.

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Author's note:

Yes, I know, I updated. But, since I didn't have school it's technically the weekend. Missed u guys😚😚😚