The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 3

Under the hateful gazes of the palace dwellers, Li Jihyun continued to walk after Long Jian. Even though he cursed the deeds of Long Jian.

“Isn't the girl a prisoner of war?” whispered one of the maids in the hallway of the palace that sounded in Li Jihyun's ear. Their eyes kept glancing at Li Jihyun who had just passed by.

“But why did he survive the massacre? Didn't I hear everyone was dead?” the whisper of the other lady made Li Jihyun's hand tightly clenched. His eyes glanced sharply at the lady. Instantly their mouths shut and lowered their eyes. Li Jihyun snorted again turning her eyes forward.

Nauseating, his mind continued to walk until his steps came to a halt right in front of the brownish-colored door with a golden handle that stood firm. At the door were two soldiers standing guard. This is the emperor's office. Li Jihyun tilted her confused face. Why did this mad emperor bring me here? What else is he planning? Inner Li Jihyun was wary.

As soon as Long Jian stopped in front of the door. The two soldiers bowed respectfully and opened the door for him. “You leave us,” Long Jian's decree surprised the two warriors. Especially when he saw the prisoners of war who were rumored to be the occupants of the palace were together with Long Jian. Instinctively would not let Li Jihyun be with Long Jian much less without the care of the two soldiers. The two soldiers exchanged lyrics.

“Your noble one. If you let the two of you with that prisoner of war. We are very worried,” said one of the soldiers opened his voice. “So let us take care of you as usual,” he continued.

Long Jian sighed softly. “Close your mouths! Just carry out the command from me,” he said sounding cold. The two soldiers were shocked and then forced to nod. Their eyes stared intently at Li Jihyun who was still standing behind Long Jian.

“We excuse your highness. If there is a danger please call us,” say goodbye to one of the two soldiers. Long Jian waved his hands in the air. They bowed in unison and passed Li Jihyun with a look of hatred.

I'll make sure you kneel under my feet, Li Jihyun's mind in a furious rage. His hands clenched tightly until unconsciously his long nails scratched the skin.

Long Jian glanced at Li Jihyun's hand which turned reddish. There was blood on the floor. Long Jian turned around and entered the room. Did he not realize his hand was hurt? He doesn't look like he's in pain. What an interesting girl. It seems that I did not wrong to make him a prisoner, Inner Long Jian smiled faintly.

Li Jihyun who saw Long Jian had entered the room. Long Jian sat down on the chair that was near the window. Where he usually does his job. The scorching light of the sun washed the room. Long Jian's eyes looked at Li Jihyun who was standing across from her desk. The girl still did not realize that her hand was injured. There was no pain on his face. The blood still dripping on the floor formed a trace until it entered Long Jian's study.

“Yang noah what do you call me?” li Jihyun asked directly to the main topic. A smile grew wider on Long Jian's lips. The girl in front of him grew increasingly attractive in the eyes. In addition to the flash of hatred from that blackish iris. His firm attitude also made Long Jian even more fascinated. “You certainly know if my business is not just to meet your noble. I also have to look at the state of Yona, my personal ladyboy.”

“Take it easy. The dayang is in good condition. As long as it is treated by the palace healer he will definitely be fine,” he said casually. He looked at Li Jihyun who did not show any respect to her in the slightest. He was the emperor of this country. But Li Jihyun seemed to consider herself not an emperor but rather an enemy to be killed. “After all I have business to call you,” Long Jian continued after keeping quiet.

Quiet life? Holy hooch! It seemed like he had forgotten his position of being a prisoner of war. Was it as long as he stayed silent in the concubine pavilion for not wanting to get involved in politics? So that's why there's no revenge move from him. There are many rumors that he is a genius. Or it's just an exaggerated rumor. It seemed like the only way was by proving it yourself, Inner Long Jian smiled widely.

Strange emperor. He must have told me to help him solve the problem. Hmh! He thinks I'm gonna help him? Until I die I won't be willing. Precisely now that I was thinking of a way to avenge and take control of the palace, Li Jihyun's inner glance at Long Jian smilingly made her hair bristle. Now he's smiling. Surely he was planning something, Li Jihyun's inner gaze looked at him full of suspicion. But Long Jian was unaware of being immersed in his own thoughts.

“I don't care about your opinion. You did not forget your current position,” asked Long Jian propping up his chin with a haughty look. Li Jihyun bit her lower lip in annoyance.

Just look I will make you die slowly Long Jian. JUST WAIT, Li Jihyun's determination was deep in heart. “Then what do you want?” li Jihyun asked looking at him coldly.

A smile fell on Long Jian's lips. “Solve the problem in this letter in time tomorrow,” he said thrusting a piece of paper at the table. Li Jihyun stepped forward and stared at the paper on the table. His gaze turned to Long Jian. He smiled a slight slight disdain to Long Jian.

“This issue can be resolved now. But you have to call all the ministers,” Li Jihyun said making Long Jian's forehead fold.

“Heh?! Do you think you can finish it now? Even Zhang Liu alone had difficulty,” Long Jian said dismissively as well as in disbelief with his trust. Li Jihyun let out a short breath. The contents of this written letter discuss the area on the edge of the empire that is being hit by a long drought. Many people have died from food shortages. Especially in the area now turned barren due to the people who live there a lot.

“The problem of drought can be solved by planting trees around residential areas and building irrigation canals by taking water sources from large rivers. But it requires a lot of money. Moreover, the location of this river is located far from the residential area,” Li Jihyun said to make Long Jian amazed. Even Zhang Liu didn't think about it. “The area is also barren and dry. The number of trees there is also a little. People cut down too many trees but don't plant them anymore. It is very detrimental to the natural ecosystem,” continued Li Jihyun rubbed his chin.

“What do you say can be trusted?” long Jian asked making Li Jihyun's smile expand.

“It depends on your noble. If you think my opinion is joking please. But if you let this problem go on. You could have a problem. The people of the area can rebel at any time,” said Li Jihyun who once again made Long Jian silent. He did not expect that the girl who was younger than him turned out to have an intelligent brain.

That rumor was indeed true, Inner Long Jian. “Good. I'll consider your opinion. But if something goes wrong I will definitely chop off your head,” Long Jian threatened. But Li Jihyun was not afraid to smile widely.