The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 87's

Zhang Liu sighed. "I understand your feelings," Zhang Liu said concernedly.

"So what about the list of names I asked for. We can't keep failing." Zhang Liu took out a paper scroll from inside his hanfun pocket.

"You can read it noble," Zhang Liu said thrusting the paper scroll in his hand at Li Jihyun. Li Jihyun took it and opened it. He read a line of written words. The biggest smile was lipped.

"good. We must immediately work out the next plan," Li Jihyun said rolling the paper. He seemed to think of something.

Kriet's!

Zhang Liu's att.i.tence turned towards the door. Appearing Lian carried a tray containing two cups of tea and two small plates of dried persimmon. The dayang walked gracefully closer to their table. Adeptly serve tea and dried persimmon on the table. "Please be enjoyed by your majesty and the prime minister" said Lian politely. View down.

Zhang Liu nodded his head. Lian left first and then left the room. "So what's your noble plan?" zhang Liu asked curiously.

"We should invite them to the palace. Shouldn't I build a relationship with them?" li Jihyun said taking the teacup. Blowing a puff of smoke and then sipping it. Zhang Liu mangut.

Just this time I teamed up with his noble grand concubine, inner Zhang Liu looked at him in admiration. "Of course, your majesty. That's basic politics in building power" Zhang Liu said.

"When do you think the war will be over?" li Jihyun asked Zhang Liu.

"I don't know for sure your majesty. But usually the war takes a long time. It could be a month or two. Depending on the strength of the enemy at hand" Zhang Liu explained.

"Means our time is limited," muttered Li Jihyun disappointedly. He breathed heavily. Sipping a little tea. "Drink this tea Zhang Liu. I deliberately served it for you," Li Jihyun bargained for a cup of tea.

"Thank you for your noble generosity," Zhang Liu said politely. He picked up a cup of tea and sipped it a little. As soon as the tea liquid flowed in his mouth. Eyes sparkling. The delicious taste of the tea made him involuntarily smile. He gulped it down again until it was gone.

Li Jihyun smiled faintly. Put down a cup of tea and take a dry persimmon. "What about this dried persimmon? Don't you want to?" bargain Li Jihyun gave Zhang Liu a dry persimmon.

"Thank you, Your Excellency," said Zhang Liu, receiving the dried persimmon that Li Jihyun had given him. The man ate the dried persimmon. But just as his tongue touched the persimmon, his forehead twitched. He stared at the astonishment of Li Jihyun who was seen eating her voraciously. Zhang Liu painstakingly swallowed it.

The man squirms so badly. His tongue is bitter. "Your majesty excuse me first," she got up from the chair quickly. Not even Li Jihyun had time to open her mouth, Zhang Liu had already left first. Leaving him in haste. Li Jihyun who had since noticed smiled faintly. He took another persimmon and chewed it.

"Lian," he called to make the lady in front of the entrance immediately.

"Yes, your highness. Can I help you?" ask Lian politely. Head bowed.

"Bring me the most powerful poison," Li Jihyun's orders startled Lian. But the lady nodded.

"Okay, my majesty" he answered obediently. He immediately parted and went out to meet the palace physician. Li Jihyun exhaled a rough breath. His eyes looked at the view outside the window.

...

The sound of swords clashing sounded boisterous. Along with the cries of pain of soldiers who one by one fell. Some were seriously injured and died. Piles of corpses scattered on the blood-soaked ground. Crows were roaring while going down to eat corpses.

"ATTACK! NO ONE BACK OFF!" shouted the opposing soldier who was across from Long Jian's army. The silver-armored man smirked. The sword in his hand was ready to snatch anyone who approached. He's in the front squad. The number of lawwan soldiers reduced slightly. In contrast to the warrior Long Jian.

Although most of Long Jian's soldiers were still severely injured. "You also don't want to lose. We have to attack them" Long Jian said. "Their numbers are fewer than ours" he added eagerly.

Warrior Long Jian exchanged lyrics. "What his Majesty said. We will win" said one confidently.

"Yes we won the amount. So it's impossible to lose," said his friend who was accepted.

The sound of horseback roaring and the cries of opposing soldiers diverted their attention. The opposing forces ran towards them. His screaming voice sounded loud. "Prepare your swords," said Long Jian, who was obedient to the soldier. The sword in the hand was thrust forward. "ATTACK!" long Jian shouted as the opposing forces approached.

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"This noble one is the poison you asked for," said Lian handing over a clear bottle of purplish-colored liquid.

Li Jihyun shook the bottle while paying attention to the contents. He smiled broadly. His hand deftly opened the bottle cap and immediately gulped it down. Lian who watched was shocked. He was trying to prevent it but it was too late. The liquid had already been swallowed by Li Jihyun to the point of being unresponsive.

As soon as the liquid seeped into his body. Li Jihyun's heart skipped a beat. Pain and burning fused within his body. He fell out of the chair. His hand tightly clasped his chest. His breath was also puffing. Cold sweat is pouring.

"Your highness is fine?" ask Lian worried. That dayang was about to approach Li Jihyun. But the girl raised her hand making Lian's movements come to a halt.

Li Jihyun adjusted her breathing roar. His heart still feels torn to shreds to make it difficult to breathe. Relax Li Jihyun, persuade her inwardly. He took a breath and then slowly exhaled. I need to be able to control this poison. Otherwise I would have died, her mind.

His heart rate is normal. His breath was no longer breathless. He took a breath, though it still hurt. The poison had already seeped in his bloodstream. A thin smile was flushed past her pale lips. "Not bad," he muttered trying to stand up.

His hand grabbed the edge of the table and rose upright. His eyes looked at the paled Lian. The eyes of the lady did not blink. "Hide this from others," Li Jihyun said putting her index finger in a lipped finger.

Lian gasped then quickly nodded. "Yes your honor," he replied making Li Jihyun smile again.

"Well now you can go out," Li Jihyun pushed her hands in the air. Lian nodded her head obediently. Although in his heart he was still worried about Li Jihyun's condition.

"I'll excuse you, your majesty," she bowed. Then turn her body and leave. Li Jihyun stared at Lian's back until it disappeared behind the door. The girl immediately sat in her chair.

My preparation is enough. Just invite those nobles. I'd better have to drink the poison routine just in case, inner Li Jihyun exhaled heavily.