The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 18's
Li Jihyun sat down while paying attention to Long Jian's howl. He suspected the arrival of Long Jian. Although he suspected the purpose of Long Jian coming to this room must have been revenge for the murder of concubine Xu Diu. Not because of love but politics. Especially now that the Xu family refused to provide military assistance because of the death of concubine Xu Diu diistana. That was the reason Long Jian up to intervening gave the punishment to Li Jihyun. The plan to expand the territory was delayed due to the actions of Li Jihyun.
If only concubine Xu had not looked for trouble in the past it would have been a tragedy. Now Li Jihyun was looking for the person who used to hurt Yona. He had already gotten one person and there were only a few more people he would kill later. Including Long Jian was the number one person he would destroy first. Every time he looked at Long Jian, Li Jihyun often held back anger.
He clenched his hands tightly until his fingernails paled. The shadow of the death of his parents and closest people always haunted every look at Long Jian's face. He would never forget the death of the person who was slaughtered casually by Long Jian. Long Jian's sword that was covered in blood and the roaring screams of the person that Long Jian had killed. Two things that have always been overshadowed until now.
"What business do you have in coming to my noble room?" asked Li Jihyun sarcastically. The handsome-looking man glanced at the ladyboy who had finished pouring tea. He waved his hand towards the lady. Make him bend down and leave.
"Can't you be friendly with your husband?" long Jian asked with emphasis on the word husband. Making Li Jihyun shudder in disgust.
"Isn't that too much considering we were enemies before?" Long Jian chuckled at the confused Li Jihyun. "Why are you laughing, your majesty? Is there anything funny?" li Jihyun asked tightly. Long Jian's laughter stopped. He thrust out the cup that had been filled with tea by the previous lady-in-waiting. Li Jihyun's forehead frowned at Long Jian's friendly treatment. Even the rumored cold and cruel man suddenly smiled at him. This man ... is planning something? thought Li Jihyun staring fixedly at Long Jian. Then his gaze decreased towards the tea that had moved near him.
"Just calm down concubine Li. I don't mix anything in tea. My goal came this time to thank you," Long Jian said sipping tea until half was left. His eyes that were as sharp as an eagle glanced at Li Jihyun who was still staring at her tea. Although the girl did not show her expression but Long Jian knew if she suspected the tea she was carrying. The girl before his eyes could not be as easily underestimated, considering she was a genius girl. Surely he was wary of anything around him including good deeds though. Especially now that he was in the palace who was a prisoner of war.
"What if your Majesty tries it?" challenge Li Jihyun to offer the tea to Long Jian. The man raised one eye eyebrow. A little surprised at Li Jihyun's unexpected actions. Heh! You picked the wrong opponent, inner Li Jihyun smiled faintly.
Long Jian shook his head while sighing. "Are you very suspicious of your husband?" long Jian asked making Li Jihyun's face turn sour.
"Your Majesty stop saying something ridiculous. You think I'll believe your sweet words by saying thank you to me? Without reason? Heh, you underestimated me too much apparently," Li Jihyun said making Long Jian laugh a little.
"So you think my good attitude is poison?" long Jian asked raising his eyebrows next to his. He looked at Li Jihyun fixedly.
The girl snorted while turning her face the other way. Seeing Li Jihyun not touching her tea, she straightened the tea up the toilet. Li Jihyun's eyes did not blink when she saw him. He was surprised to see Long Jian unhesitatingly sipping the tea up the toilet.
"seen? There was nothing in the tea," Long Jian casually said. Li Jihyun's face pias.
Damnit damnit! I thought he'd poisoned himself. That's gonna be a fun spectacle. But the tea was not poisonous and he looked fine. Hmh! I so missed something interesting, Li Jihyun's inner being was irritated while Long Jian smiled widely. Although Li Jihyun was immune to poison but she had deliberately told Long Jian to drink the poisonous tea to make her suffer. But the plan was so futile seeing that Long Jian's state was still good.
"Well, now what if you come and have some tea with me?" have Long Jian pour his teapot into Li Jihyun's empty cup. Li Jihyun snorted. He stared at the moving teacup nearby.
His tongue tasted the taste of tea. No smell and no poison. The tea taste is like tea in general. Li Jihyun's forehead folded. Long Jian's purpose in coming to his room seemed to be simply to thank him. He had already mistakenly guessed regarding Long Jian.
But his heart still held many questions. Thanks for what? Does he have any hidden intentions? inner Li Jihyun glanced at Long Jian who was casually sipping his tea.
"How's the tea taste? Favors right?" long Jian asked with a friendly smile. Li Jihyun nodded awkwardly. Although he felt the situation was now awkward. But seeing his enemy not carrying a weapon made his vigilance loose.
"For what reason do you thank me?"
"Do you remember the drought in the border region?" asked Long Jian who was taken in by Li Jihyun. Long Jian took a breath. "Thank you there are many people thanking me. That's the only reason I'm doing this to say thank you in addition to granting the title of grand concubine," Long Jian continued smiling. Li Jihyun muttered to hear it.
"So that's all that's noble?" li Jihyun asked to confirm what Long Jian was calling. He poured the tea into Li Jihyun's empty cup. The girl was already willing to gulp down the tea poured earlier by Long Jian.
"It seems you still suspect me. Though I came here sincerely to thank you," Long Jian said in a breath. Li Jihyun sipped her tea.
Geck! Geck! Geck!
The sound of knocking on the door shifted the attention of the two. They stared at the door leaf in unison. "Who?" li Jihyun asked in a loud voice.
"Sorry, the emperor and the great concubine have disrupted the time. I want to meet your highness the emperor for a moment," replied the voice behind the door. Li Jihyun glanced at Long Jian who was twisting his shoulders. Li Jihyun screeched back glancing at the door leaf.
"Come in!"
Kriet's!
The open door featured a palace ladyboy entering Li Jihyun's room. The young girl bowed respectfully as she met the two. In her hand was a peony. Li Jihyun's forehead shriveled when she saw him.