The Emperor's Prisoner
Episodes 10

“Say what you want?” long Jian asked turning the attention of Long Jian's horde towards him. But the sword in Long Jian's hand had still not moved from the lady's neck.

“Can you move that sword from the neck of that lady?” pinta Li Jihyun's. The corner of Long Jian's lips lifted. His eyes glimpsed at the dayang who was already trembling in fear.

“I'll listen to what you said first. If it wasn't important, I'd have slashed his neck.”

Li Jihyun sighed softly. Alright. If he wants to hear what you say. It means it's not that hard. But the person next to him had been staring at me. So, he was judging me if I was a diamond or sand? Thought Li Jihyun glanced at Zhang Liu who was focused on looking at her. Zhang Liu was curious about Li Jihyun's actions. The girl who was rumored to be a genius was definitely planning something. That was what Zhang Liu was thinking that Li Jihyun had unknowingly read. The girl smiled thinly until she was invisible.

Li Jihyun was increasingly reminded of her previous life. During his 31-year life, he has studied many human behaviors including Zhang Liu's gelagat clearly read in his eyes. That's the master thing since being a hit man. His instincts were stronger exactly that of a savage beast.

“I ask you to let go of that lady,” said Li Jihyun to the surprise of everyone except Long Jian. The handsome-looking man raised his eyebrows next to his. Yona who was next to him almost fainted hearing Li Jihyun's words. He did not expect that the Li Jihyun he knew suddenly cared about people. Usually the girl is acting indifferent. Except when she's harassed, the girl will react.

“Why should I grant it?” long Jian asked interestedly as he crossed his chest. Li Jihyun took a breath and exhaled softly.

“Is a reason needed to do something?” li Jihyun asked with a big smile. Long Jian grinned making their breaths stifled. They know that the current situation is in a bad state. Zhang Liu who had been paying attention since then could only be throbbing. He did not expect that the girl was recklessly challenging the famous Long Jian with a high temperament. Moreover, just save a ladyboy who can be the enemy or friend. Not to mention the principle of Long Jian who would not easily forgive anyone unless paid for by death.

The girl's actions can't be guessed. It turned out that his attitude that had been silent even though he was arrested was only a cover to prepare a revenge strategy. Zhang Liu smiled faintly. It was only fitting that Long Jian would always let go despite being so disrespectful. It turns out that the girl always does a lot of surprising things. If only he could meet Li Jihyun earlier. They must have become close friends.

But that can't be happening. Because the girl holds a grudge for the death of her family. And Zhang Liu also found out through the flash of hatred in his jet-black irises.

“So you didn't tell me? So arrogant. Is it because now your status rises as a great concubine?” asked Long Jian haughtily.

“The noble emperor,” call Li Jihyun steady. Long Jian's eye brows rose next to. His eyes could not be seen Li Jihyun, who had been in a deep mood for a long time. He thought the girl would ask him to stand up because his knees looked trembling. But he was calm. There was no pain in his face. “This has nothing to do with my status as a grand concubine. I have no reason whatsoever in helping someone,” Li Jihyun said making Long Jian chuckle.

“That's free?” long Jian asked in disbelief. He stared at Li Jihyun's full glance. It's very strange that the girl dived someone for no reason. Especially now that he's in the palace. It was impossible for a human as smart as Li Jihyun to do something in vain. She must have been planning something until she insisted on defending a lady whose employer did not know.

“I learned a lot from my father who was prime minister. My father used to say that helping someone doesn't require a reason. Since basically all humans were equal,” heard that Long Jian was speechless. The look on his face turned flat. Zhang Liu glanced at the change on Long Jian's face. He guessed for sure Long Jian remembered killing Li Jihyun's father sadistically. The man known to wisdom was killed defending an earlier empire during the war.

“So that's what your father taught you?” Li Jihyun nodded.

“My father was a virtuous man. So every day my other brother and I learn about the goodness of life.”

“Te-Thank you Your Excellency for your kindness,” said Yona and the lady in unison with gratitude. But Long Jian did not care and continued walking. His jaw was tightly clenched. Now he seemed to be holding back anger.

Heh! He reminds me of the old man. It must have been him on purpose, Inner Long Jian with his teeth chattering. His hands clenched tightly until his nails hurt the skin of his hands. He grimaced in pain and saw that his hands were covered in blood.

“Your majesty I will call the healer immediately. You should be treated immediately,” Kasim Bo said in panic. Long Jian snorted and glared. Kasim Bo's guts immediately shrieked. His eyes were so frightened. Zhang Liu sighed and stepped forward.

“Easim Bo and you two leave us,” said Zhang Liu, who was taken in unison by Eunuch Bo and the two soldiers. They also rushed away. “Easim Bo wait a minute,” hold Zhang Liu stop Kasim Bo's move.

“Iya lord prime minister,” sahut Kasim Bo with his head bowed respectfully.

“Call a healer later in a noble workspace.”

“Good noble,” eunuch Bo hurried away leaving Zhang Liu and Long Jian. Long Jian clucked bitterly.

“I don't need to be treated. I'm fine,” Long Jian said walking ahead followed by Zhang Liu.

“Are you upset with concubine Li?” guess Zhang Liu who was impaled decreed from the man next to him. It was expected that Long Jian's mood immediately deteriorated due to Li Jihyun's words that reminded him of the events during the war. The middle-aged man who was at the end of death was not willing to ally with him and chose to die. The reason was simple because for him an emperor like Long Jian would not be able to lead so well. He will bring disaster to the empire.

That was why Long Jian did not kill Li Jihyun. Maybe because by utilizing the genius of Li Jihyun. He could avoid bad fate and continue to expand his realm.

“If he wasn't born a genius. I will definitely not accept it easily,” Long Jian said still continuing to walk towards his study.

“Do you not feel strange noble,” chirped Zhang Liu divert attention Long Jian. His eyes are pucker.

“White why?”

“The girl felt no pain in her body. Although he was kneeling for that long but his face looked calm. He seems to have gotten used to it,” Zhang Liu said rubbing his chin. Actually Long Jian was also thinking the same. The girl did not feel any pain. Even when his hands were injured and bleeding, he did not grimace. Even very calm. The girl was educated with great affection. So it was very strange that he was used to enduring the pain with a calm face.