The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 39's

Li Jihyun's head fell backwards upon hearing the sound of knocking shoes entering the room. His eye brows were tightly knit when he looked at Zhang Liu. The bespectacled man immediately bowed respectfully when faced with the two. "Greetings of the emperor's majesty and noble concubine," he said politely.

Long Jian cleared his throat and stared flatly. What did Zhang Liu do here? inner Li Jihyun was curious. His eyes continued to pay attention to Zhang Liu who was standing behind him.

"Thanks to your head Zhang Liu," said Long Jian whom Zhang Liu obeyed. His head was raised and accidentally looked at Li Jihyun. Thin smile on the lips. "Li Jihyun," Li Jihyun's attention turned to look at him.

"Yes, your honor" Li Jihyun said, bowing her gaze. He swung his hand in the air. Li Jihyun frowned in astonishment at Long Jian's behavior. The man in imperial oversized clothes was sitting on his side while propping up his chin. Looks elegant and dignified. But behind it all he was a murderer who had slaughtered half the people of the empire. Recalling that re-awakened hatred in Li Jihyun's heart.

"Bring here a report from Zhang Liu," he said, making Li Jihyun's head return to Zhang Liu. Zhang Liu's hesitation reached into his pocket and gave Li Jihyun a piece of paper. His hand clasping tightly onto the edge of the paper raised Li Jihyun's suspicion. A little rough Li Jihyun pulled the paper in Zhang Liu's hand. Jakun the man went up and down to see Li Jihyun carrying the paper on Long Jian.

Long Jian grabbed the paper and opened it. His eyes moved quickly to read the contents of the letter. Then glanced towards Li Jihyun who was standing before him. Why is this mad emperor staring at me? What exactly is the letter? thought Li Jihyun was curious. Li Jihyun's eyes glanced at Zhang Liu who was bowing his gaze. He breathed a disappointed breath. The expected clues were cut off. Making Li Jihyun's mind filled with various questions.

"It seems that my concubine is very curious about the contents of this letter," Long Jian said coldly. His sharp eyes looked at Li Jihyun fixedly. The girl smiled.

"Isn't it too weird if I'm not curious?" chirped Li Jihyun raising her shoulders. "Especially the letter was like pointing at me," he continued staring intently at Long Jian.

The man put his fist on the cheek. Then laugh slowly. "Your instincts are sharper than I thought," Long Jian said, leaning his back against the seat of the throne. His eyes could not be seen by Li Jihyun.

"Thank you for your praise" Li Jihyun said slightly bowing her head. Long Jian once again laughed. This time his voice sounded louder than before. Making Zhang Liu who was still in the room shudder.

With a slight lift of his head was seen the glare of Long Jian's sharp and cold eyes. The man was like an eagle getting a prey. Just like when he was on the battlefield. Zhang Liu swallowed. His eyes glanced at Li Jihyun who was still standing there.

"It's really interesting" Long Jian said, stopping laughing. He threw the piece of paper towards Li Jihyun. The paper fell right near his feet. "Take it," he grinned widely. Li Jihyun glanced at Long Jian before picking up the paper.

When reading it Li Jihyun was taken aback. His lips suddenly turned cackled. The writing on the paper was similar to his handwriting. Then something tore through Li Jihyun's heart. In that writing he wrote down Yona's whereabouts as well as the reason for her disguise. Even under that paper there was a record of evidence that it belonged to him. And he sent it himself. Li Jihyun's eyes twitched and her knees shook. He looked at Long Jian who was smiling happily. The man's eyebrows shot up staring at Li Jihyun's expression.

Long Jian's laughter stopped. His eyes looked at Li Jihyun fixedly. Zhang Liu immediately exclaimed furiously seeing the blade of the sword pointed towards Long Jian's neck. "You think I'll just believe it?" li Jihyun asked furiously. He doesn't care about what happens in the future. His anger has reached the ubun head. Long Jian smiled faintly brushed off the sword in one fell swoop.

The sword fell down. Long Jian moved quickly hit the chest of the girl until he staggered. Even without being noticed by Li Jihyun. He coughed coughfully feeling his breath tight. His breath was stuck. Long Jian got up from the singasana and walked over to him. "Your condition is still not restored. But you pushed yourself too hard" Long Jian said, stopping right in front of him.

Li Jihyun screeched. "I won't lose to you" Li Jihyun said, trying to stand tall but failing. Long Jian kicked the girl's stomach down. He coughed again until it spewed blood from his mouth. The wound is open again. Zhang Liu who had been watching looked panicked. He was about to stop Long Jian but was scared.

"Basic weak!" said Long Jian stepping on Li Jihyun's hand. The girl looked up and looked at him. Even though her body was smashed apart, the girl could not feel any pain.

"I'm not that weak," Li Jihyun replied with a mocking smile. Long Jian stepped on the stronger back of Li Jihyun's hand but he just laughed out loud. The tip of his eyes until it was watering.

"Why? You wonder how can my body not experience pain?" li Jihyun asked provoking Long Jian's curiosity. Long Jian's eyebrows furrowed. Despite being tortured many times but Li Jihyun never complained of pain. He can always continue the game as usual. Long Jian was quite admiring as well as shocked whenever he witnessed it. Even when fighting against the strongest person in the empire, he was still alive despite suffering severe injuries. According to him, this is amazing.

Long Jian lifted his foot from the back of Li Jihyun's hand. Then crouch right in front of the girl. Li Jihyun's appearance looked messy. The makeup on his face was chaotic and the hanfu used was dirty exposed to dust.

Long Jian grabbed Li Jihyun's chin and gripped her firmly. Their eyes looked at each other. "Tell me how," Long Jian said.

Weepy!

Zhang Liu was surprised to see Li Jihyun spitting on Long Jian's face. The man furiously released his rough grip. "Damn it! Basic women do not know dikuntung," meaning stepped on Li Jihyun's body to limp helpless. "Take him to the prison," Long Jian's order growled furiously.

The two soldiers who had been guarding the entrance immediately entered. They dragged Li Jihyun's body out. While Li Jihyun herself laughed out loud. He even stuck out his tongue before the door closed tightly. Long Jian rubbed his face rough. His gaze turned to look at Zhang Liu who was still there. "Give him the whip 50 times" said Zhang Liu.

"I'll excuse you, your highness," said Zhang Liu leaving the emperor's room. He walked quickly to the prison. Please endure Li Jihyun, her prayers inwardly.