My Devil Emperor
The Royal Family's

A week had already passed, but Yuan still did not find his way back. At least the girl has started to adapt to her new environment.

"Sister Jingli," called out to Yuan who was soaking herself in rose water.

"Hamba is coming, Princess," Jingli replied running slightly closer to Yuan.

"I'm done, help me put on her clothes."

"Well," he said obediently.

After she finished wearing the shirt, Yuan sat in front of the mirror with Jingli styling his hair and smearing his face with makeup. There was no difference between her face and Zhou YanLi's first daughter. When he first reflected, Yuan even wondered if the appearance of the Zhou royal Princess was really like this? Or could it be that he who was in the modern world was his reincarnation? He is not so blind in history. At least Yuan had read a history book and there it was written that the first princess of the Zhou kingdom was one of the five most beautiful women who were legendary in ancient China. Could Yuan boast of himself now?

"Done!" jingli said staring at the reflection of Yuan's face with admiration.

Upon seeing Jingli's handwork on her face by accident, her eyes caught a box with a unique engraving on the corner of the dresser. Yuan's hand stretched out to take it.

"It's so pretty" she muttered as she looked at the contents of the box.

Hearing Yuan's praise, Jingli took a look.

"Does this belong to Princess YanLi?" ask her to Jingli.

Jingli nodded and smiled. "True, it's yours," he replied.

Yuan grimaced softly. "Okay, this is mine. It seems so precious."

"It was a gift from His Majesty the King when the Princess was seven years old, you liked it so much, the bracelet was one of the most precious items for you. The Princess wants to wear it?"

Yuan shook his head and replied, "No, this is too precious. I'll just take him." Then she stood up and stepped out of her room followed by Jingli who was at the back.

Today the King held a banquet that was only attended by family. And for the first time, Yuan will meet with all the members of Princess Yanli's family.

Jingli watched Yuan's agitated-looking back and asked, "Are you nervous, Princess?" He stepped forward to align his steps beside Yuan.

"This is of course. I don't know if I'm going to make a mistake there" he said sounding desperate. Yuan had wanted to refuse, but had not thought of the reason, the King and Queen of Zhou's kingdom met him personally. It was the first time Yuan saw his 'father'. That old man YanLi was very kind. He really felt like he was his son, so where could Yuan turn down their requests? Moreover, the banquet was held to celebrate his recovered health.

"Don't worry, Princess. In this palace, you are everyone's favorite," Jingli said with a smile.

"I'm so loved?"

"You are a wise, gentle and intelligent Princess. Who doesn't like you?"

"Listening to what Sister said, I calmed down a bit."

Jingli seemed to think and went back to saying, "Mr Princess, you can just call me a name."

"Why? Will you be punished if I call you sister?"

"That's no problem. The Princess can call a servant by any name, but this sister's call sounds a bit strange."

Yuan raised his eyebrows. "Any? Thought not. Doesn't that look like we're very close?"

"It—"

Looking at the nervous Jingli, Yuan chuckled. "Brother Jingli, you said I was loved so much. A gentle princess. Then why do I feel like you look a little scared of me?"

"Ah, it's not like that, Princess. We are close, but you usually call me Jingli. About why I am afraid, of course I must. You are my master, I have failed to take care of you. It's made you so miserable that you don't remember a single memory. Princess, I haven't said this when you wake up, but forgive the servant's negligence for leaving you back then." Jingli said with regret.

Yuan smiled faintly and said, "It's fine. I am a kind and gentle princess, how could I possibly blame you, right? Let's talk later, we're here."

Pulling Jingli's arm, Yuan brought him before the King and Queen.

"YanLi greeted Father and Mother" Yuan said, looking down politely.

"Sister Jingli, don't stand up. Sit beside me" Yuan said to Jingli.

"That's not necessary, Princess," Jingli refused subtly.

"The first brother is very kind to treat his personal servant" said someone who made Yuan turn his head

A beautiful young woman was sitting across from him. They stared at each other for a while before Yuan turned his gaze back on Jingli.

Jingli was smart enough to mean Yuan's gaze to her and said, "Your sister, Princess Zhou FengJi. Son of Grand Concubine Zhuang and His Majesty King Huang."

Now all eyes were on the two sisters.

"She, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Mr Princess, it's common knowledge that your relationship with third Princess FengJi is not so good" Jingli explained.

Yuan nodded in understanding. He had previously expected that this life would not be that easy.

She smiled sweetly and looked back at FengJi. "Sister was watching me. Don't know if you might have another job besides paying attention to me?" yuan said which sounded ordinary but very sharp

Yuan's reply naturally left the entire crowd shocked. Especially Feng Ji.

The relationship between her and her brother is not so good, she always looks for her brother's mistakes but still everyone likes Yanli. It made her envious and hate Yanli. Although she always made things difficult for her brother, not once did Yanli reply to her. He is good to everyone, especially his family. And that made him hate Yanli even more. Feng Ji considered everything Yanli did to be fake. But today he did not expect Yanli to retaliate.

Returning to neutralize his face, FengJi smiled mockingly. "The first brother seems to be sick."

The atmosphere turned tense due to the brother and sister's debate.

"Ji 'er! Why did you say that to your sister? Apologize to him! " reprove Concubine Zhuang.

"Xiao Li, please forgive your sister. She is still too young to understand" concubine Zhuang said with a smile.

"I don't want to! What was my mistake?" said refuse.

"Already, stop!" the interruption of King Huang that made the room quiet instantly.

Concubine Zhuang was still staring at Feng Ji with dislike.

"It's my fault, Consort Mother Zhuang doesn't need to force Brother FengJi to apologize to me," Yuan said again opening his voice. He stood up from his chair and walked over to FengJi's place.

"What are you planning?" asked Feng Ji suspiciously.

"What are you thinking? Am I that bad in your eyes? I want to be angry, but I love my sister too much. I know you love me. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be standing here right now. There will be no banquet but a death memorial. Therefore, I am very grateful to you. It's not new, but it's very valuable to me. I gave it to you." Yuan thrust out a square box with an extremely beautiful carving and opened it in front of Feng Ji.

"Take it," he said as he pulled Feng Ji's hand and placed the box containing the exquisite wristband on Feng Ji's still unmoved palm.

"You—you really gave me the gospel?" asked Feng Ji slowly.

"This is the thing I love most because it was given to me by my father. Because this is something I love, I will give it to the little sister I love. I thought you could take good care of him." The words that came out of Yuan's lips were like magic to Feng Ji. She remembered very well how her brother refused to give her the bracelet thirteen years ago. That was the beginning of his hatred for Yanli. But now, what's going on?

"I don't accept rejection, so take it!" After saying so, Yuan sat back down to where he was. His deeds earned praise even from His Majesty himself.

"Mr Princess, why did you give it to Princess Feng Ji?" jingli asked as Yuan was already sitting back in his place.

"Sometimes to get what we want, we also have to sacrifice something valuable. It's worth it."

And sure enough, what he did not only made everyone like him, but also praised him. It is well deserved to be a Princess of the King and Queen.

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