The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 12's
Seeing the emperor standing all the invited guests instantly fell silent. Their gazes focused on the emperor. Long Jian cleared his throat then opened the paper scroll. His eyes swept around.
“This blissful day I announce ..” Long Jian paused his words and spread out a scroll of paper. “... From today onwards concubine Li Jihyun was appointed to be the great concubine,” Long Jian said in a loud voice. The sound of cheering sounded boisterous.
“LIVING YOUR MAJESTY EMPEROR LONG JIAN!”
“LIVE CONCUBINE LI!”
The cheers were heard throughout the hall. Especially from the western faction. All the invited guests bowed respectfully as Li Jihyun stood up. Long Jian handed the paper scroll to Zhang Liu. His eyes now looked at Li Jihyun. The girl bowed her body a little. A palace lady-in-waiting appeared from behind carrying a tray covered in golden red cloth. He carried a bun stitch decorated with gold.
Long Jian took the bun stitch and gave it to Li Jihyun. The girl reached out to receive the bun. The smile continues to lurch. “Are you willing to serve faithfully in the empire until the end of your life?” asked Long Jian.
“With all due respect I will do it despite the life even though betting,” Li Jihyun said making the invited guests cheer.
The girl raised her head making their eyes look at each other. “Stand,” said Long Jian who was embraced obediently Li Jihyun. The girl was already standing tall and facing off against Long Jian.
“LIVE GRAND CONCUBINE LI JIHYUN!”
“LIVE GRAND CONCUBINE LI JIHYUN!”
“LIVE GRAND CONCUBINE LI JIHYUN!”
The loud cries of the invited guests especially from the western faction sounded boisterous. Long Jian glanced at Li Jihyun who was smiling gracefully. What a great girl. He could make his supporters this much. I wonder what he will do next? This was very interesting, Inner Long Jian smiled faintly.
Long Jian reached into Li Jihyun's hand and clasped tightly. Li Jihyun was a little startled but hurriedly she smiled covering her expression just now. He did not want to look uncomfortable being touched by Long Jian in front of the guests. As much as possible he showed their relationship was harmonious. Long Jian pulled Li Jihyun's hand to sit down together. Li Jihyun was forced to follow him even though she was extremely uneasy.
They also sit next to each other. “Please enjoy the party,” said Long Jian make the party atmosphere more festive. The sound of music sounds melodious accompanied the graceful movements of dancers. Guests enjoying the party. Some watched the dancers and enjoyed the food available. All night the show went smoothly without any problems.
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“Your noble concubine Li I introduce a ladyboy who will start working for us,” said Yona disperse the reverie of Li Jihyun. His head was turned back.
“So those who will work in the grand concubine pavilion?” li Jihyun asked with a faint smile. There were seven neatly lined ladies-in-waiting with heads bowed.
“It is an honor to meet your noble concubine Li,” greet them politely. His eyes noticed the hanfu worn by the seven maids. It was certain that the lady-in-waiting sent this time was from the palace lady.
Huh! So he sent eyes to watch over me. Attractive, Inner Li Jihyun propped up her chin. He seemed to think of something before speaking. His eyes looked at them in turn. What if I follow the game? It seems like lately my life has been too boring, her mind is smiling again. “Good. You can introduce yourself first.”
“Good noble concubine Li,” answered them in unison.
“Let me introduce myself first. My name is Fahrani,” said a dayang named Fahrani who was at the end of the line. Li Jihyun muttered mangut listened.
“I Bai.”
“I Jiali.”
“I Ceng.”
“I Lian.”
“I Lien,” was the last lady standing next to Lian. Li Jihyun's forehead shriveled in confusion. The names of the two ladies sounded like the same sound.
“They are noble twin brothers great concubine Li,” chirped Yona seeing the confusion on Li Jihyun's face. Li Jihyun ber oh quietly and looked at them alternately. Although twins but their faces do not look similar. In previous lives such cases often occurred. Not all twins are born with identical similarities. Only lucky parents can give birth to identical twins.
“For work problems you can ask Yona. He will tell you what work to do.”
“Good noble concubine Li,” sahut them in unison.
“Now you guys come out. Yona take care of them first.”
“Good mistress,” sahut Yona. “You please come with me. Your Majesty concubine Li we excuse you first,” say goodbye to Yona who is taken by Li Jihyun. Yona and the seven maids followed her out of the study room where Li Jihyun often spent time.
It had been three days that she had occupied the position of grand concubine. No one was looking for trouble with him. No more excommunicating because his position is higher than theirs. Most of the ladies even bowed respectfully to him. So did the concubine who was in the concubine's pavilion. Their gazes were always bowed when faced with Li Jihyun. Everyone now respects him. No one else dared to touch him.
Li Jihyun stared at the crowd from the window. Some concubines and maids down and over. As far as the eye could see he could see the concubine pavilion not far from where he lived. The atmosphere around the pavilion was never quiet except for the night. Li Jihyun's eyes caught the gathering of concubines sitting back leisurely enjoying tea. They were seen chatting in the garden not far from the pavilion. The biggest smile was lipped.
He got up from the chair and walked out. Yona who was being pushed greeted Li Jihyun politely. Don't forget to bow respectfully. “Greetings noble concubine Li where are you going? Do I need to accompany?” ask Yona politely.
“It just so happens you're here. Follow me on the road first,”, said Li Jihyun, who was adopted by Yona.
“Good noble concubine Li,” said following Li Jihyun's steps out of the pavilion. He walked gracefully towards the garden. A carefree smile flowed from her tiny lips as soon as she saw the horde of concubines from a distance. His steps stopped right in front of the concubine's society.
“Good morning everyone,” said Li Jihyun averted the sight of the concubine who was gathering. The concubine and the lady who were there bowed respectfully.
“Good morning noble concubine Li,” said they were in unison. Li Jihyun smiled widely.
“Thanks to your head,” they exchanged lyrics and then raised his head. Li Jihyun's eyes swept around looking for someone. But the person he was looking for was invisible. It seemed like Hai Rong did not join their society. “Can I join you?” asked Li Jihyun kindly.
“Te-Of course. Please your highness concubine Li,” said one of the concubines pulled over. Giving space for Li Jihyun to sit down. Li Jihyun sat down on the chair provided. “Dayang get new seats again.”
Before long the lady-in-waiting came to bring a chair and put it not far from Li Jihyun. “You sit down,” said Li Jihyun sliding her hands down. They exchanged lyrics again before sitting on the chair.