The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 52

"It seems like there's nothing more to be concerned about. The empire is still safe. And as for the future preparations, do we need to strengthen the military force?" li Jihyun's suggestion made Zhang Liu's forehead shrivel. First he was astonished by Li Jihyun who was daydreaming but could listen to his explanation well. Even the girl had no trouble answering Zhang Liu's question. The two proposals from Li Jihyun were beyond reason. The Empire is in normal condition.

What does the noble grand concubine mean to fight? zhang Liu thought in confusion. "But what is the noble reason for thinking about it? Wouldn't it be nice if the political issue of the diistana needs to be reviewed?" Li Jihyun was silent for a moment. His eyes slightly glanced at Lian who was behind.

"For that matter I think only the emperor's majesty has the right to do so. Our only duty is one master prime minister Zhang to ensure that the state of the palace remains as it was when the emperor's majesty was still there."

Zhang Liu swallowed. "A-Ah yes! What you said is true. It seems I have to learn a lot from you," Zhang Liu said scratching his non-itchy head.

"If it's not impossible for me to take power temporarily," Li Jihyun glanced at Lian who arrived suddenly. Li Jihyun smiled faintly and turned her gaze back towards Zhang Liu. "In addition, my proposal on military force is no less important. There are a lot of people who are after our empire. Moreover, the glorious state of the emperor who was still unconscious. So I guess we need to re-establish relations with the Xu family," Li Jihyun continued to make Zhang Liu think for a moment. He rubbed his chin while permeating Li Jihyun's words.

"I will take care of that noble grand concubine," Zhang Liu replied steadily.

"Goodoo. I thank you for resolving this matter," Li Jihyun said politely making Zhang Liu's heart beat. There was even a reddish lump on his cheek.

"It should have been my duty to serve the noble concubine," he said slightly bowing his gaze. "Then for the matter of the ladies, do you still obey the punishment?" zhang Liu asked again while glancing at Li Jihyun a little.

The girl smiled thinly. "of course. The wrong people should be punished, right?" li Jihyun's backlash made Zhang Liu gasp.

"I'm sorry for my question just now" Zhang Liu asked.

"Today I forgive you, Mr. Zhang prime minister. But not the two anymore," Li Jihyun recalled getting up from the chair. Lian immediately pulled over so that Li Jihyun could pass. "Our talk got here first. If there is anything important you can contact me again," said Li Jihyun turned around and was about to step away.

"Wait a minute, your majesty." The move of Li Jihyun who was about to go restrained. So was Lian who was about to move from where she stood. "I'm sorry if I was sassy if your lady could come out first. There's something I should talk to you both about" Zhang Liu's request made Lian's head rise. His eyes immediately looked at Zhang Liu. But seeing the sharp look in Zhang Liu's eyes made the ladyboy's head bow back.

What do they want to talk about without me? Is it something very secret? Or they have another relationship behind the noble emperor, thought Lian who was unaware of the call from Li Jihyun.

"LIAN!" call Li Jihyun in a loud voice while shaking Lian's shoulder. The lady was surprised by surprise.

"Yes, noble concubine," he answered. The breath sounded.

"Leave us both first. Later I will call you again," Li Jihyun said making Lian doubtful. Actually he still wants to be here watching the movements of these two people. But if he continues here later it could raise suspicions for those two people. "Lian," call Li Jihyun again.

"Did you hear me?" ask Li Jihyun. His eyes continued to stare at Lian who was standing near him. He thought I didn't know his purpose, Li Jihyun's inner self.

"Of course, your Majesty," Lian replied stammered. I cannot make these two people suspicious, Inner Lian as she glanced at Li Jihyun and Zhang Liu. Seeing no reaction from the lady-in-waiting made Zhang Liu quiver.

"Then leave us now," said Li Jihyun who was taken in obedience by Lian. Although the ladyboy's legs were heavy leaving the room.

"Okay, your highness. Excuse me first," said Lian with a shunt step. Li Jihyun who was looking at him just smiled. From the beginning he had already suspected that there were eyes Long Jian had sent to watch over him. Especially by giving seven palace ladies to serve him. Especially with the problems he faced. There must be someone inside involved.

As soon as the door closed tightly Li Jihyun immediately opened her voice. "What do you mean, Mr. Zhang kept me here?" li Jihyun asked without further ado. He was still curious as to the purpose Zhang Liu was approaching him.

"I know my actions are disrespectful. But this is all I do for the good of the noble concubine."

"Whatchu mean? All this time I was in good shape with no problems," Li Jihyun replied lightly. Although in fact he still thinks about the political problems that will be faced later as long as the emperor has not been aware of himself. Especially most of the ruling court officials were followers of the emperor. Whereas he was just a prisoner of war who would definitely find it difficult to command them to submit to him.

"Her Majesty this great concubine is related to the political problems you face especially the noble followers of the emperor." Li Jihyun mangut. In accordance with his conjecture all this time.

"Then what should I do to attract his supporters to be my support? Isn't it enough just with the genius I have."

"You definitely need someone like me who is noble. I am among the influential people in the eastern faction. If of course you are interested in giving me the opportunity to work with you," Zhang Liu persuaded to make Li Jihyun smile.

"So you mean to betray your highness? Aren't you afraid when the noble will come to your senses?" li Jihyun asked looking fixedly at Zhang Liu. For a moment the man's face pias. After all facing Long Jian was not something easy. Especially with the shadow of the emperor who always lurked their movements. "But if your majesty is still unconscious. We need a substitute figure to sit in the gym."

Zhang Liu smiled faintly. "If possible ...we only need to make Long Jian fall asleep forever," Zhang Liu said making Li Jihyun gasp. He did not expect the prime minister whom he had seen so loyal and obedient was a traitor. His breath sounded slow.

"That's an impossible thing. His highness the emperor was not that easy to defeat. He's a lucky man."

Zhang Liu lips. "Why are you so sure? His highness the emperor was now dying. You don't know? He was exposed to a poison of unknown cause. Now eunuch Bo is looking for a cure. It was even better that Long Jian die quickly," Zhang Liu said making Li Jihyun grin widely.