The Little Consort's
Eps. 14: Meet the Bullies

"Roulan, get me a snack!"

"Yes, Madam."

Li Anlan was lying on the carpet she was laying in the courtyard of Xingyue Palace. His left leg bent, his right again resting on the bend of his left leg. His left hand made a pillow, while his right hand was busy twirling the compass.

The little round needle was moving towards the north. Netra Li Anlan stared at the direction the compass needle was pointing at, looking at the extent to which the needle would carry her gaze. The object he saw after following the direction of the compass needle was a rocky mountain located just behind the palace of Dongling Kingdom.

Li Anlan recalled the moment before he fell down from the mountain. The compass died, and the sun blocked the black clouds so that Li Anlan could not find where he was. However, in this world, it was unexpected that the small compass was back to work. Even the movement of the needle is very fast and accurate.

"What is the name of the mountain behind this palace?" li Anlan asked as he pointed at the rock mountain he saw.

"That's Feiyun Mountain."

Mount Feiyun? Li Anlan seemed to have heard that name. A moment later he just remembered that Long Ji Man once said that the tent that Li Anlan had built was similar to that of Mount Feiyun when they camped out a while ago. Because it was night time, Li Anlan could not see clearly. He only saw a pitch-black darkness.

At a glance, the rocky mountain was shaped like an arc. The peak is silver in the morning sunlight. Its height may be about 14500 meters below sea level. The height of the mountain was almost above the height of the mountain he had conquered last time.

The souls of climbers in Li Anlan thrashed. If this mountain was as high as he had expected, then Li Anlan would soon conquer it to satisfy his pending grudge due to the unexpected passage of time. He would probably be the first person in history to climb a high mountain.

"But, His Majesty the King forbids anyone to go to Feiyun Mountain."

"Why?"

"I hear there are many rare plants and animals."

Ah, the protected forest area apparently, Li Anlan said in his heart.

Li Anlan put a speck of admiration on Long Ji Man. Although still in the ancient era, the thought of how to protect rare animals was already there. The in situ conservation applied by Long Ji Man to protect rare plants and animals on Mount Feiyun is the most modern way to prevent extinction.

"Are the animals there native to this area?"

"Yes, Madam. Everything is original from our Dongling land."

Knowing that there were many endemic animals on Feiyun Mountain, Li Anlan's interest and desire to climb the mountain grew even greater. Moreover, in Feiyun Mountain there are not only endemic animals, but also rare plant species that will not be found anywhere else.

Exploring the natural wealth of the mountain is a hobby that is ingrained in him. Being able to see something rare that no one else could see was a huge stroke of luck. Li Anan increasingly wanted to leave, climb the rocks of Feiyun Mountain, sip clean oxygen and the scent of dew, and enjoy an adrenaline-inducing ride.

Li Anlan got up from her lying position. Her delicate hands plucked the pastry that Xie Roulan had brought. After his body was upright, Li Anlan immediately stood up. He clapped his clothes that were slightly dirty by the dust of the Xingyue Palace courtyard.

"Mrs, where are you going?"

"Walking to the king."

"But-"

"Stay here!"

Li Anlan wanted to ask if Long Ji Man could make an exception for him, so that he could be granted permission to climb Feiyun Mountain. Entering protected forest areas is unlawful. Li Anlan did not want to sacrifice his little life to break into Feiyun Mountain without permission.

Had the man allowed it, Li Anlan would have been happy to thank him. If Long Ji Man refused, Li Anlan would keep forcing him until he was granted permission to exit the palace and climb. Forced-forced affairs, Li Anlan was the expert. In the past, when he was not given an exit permit by the rector of the campus, Li Anlan remained forced until the rector was helpless.

The woman walked alone out of Xingyue Palace. The sun is starting to get hot. If not mistaken, now it may have been ten in a matter of modern time. His little feet lightly stepped on the flat stones that run the way along the park.

Just above the bridge of Lake Houchi, Li Anlan was confronted by a group of women dressed in luxury and beautiful accessories who came with her servants. Their chins lifted and their eyes stared sinisterly at Li Anlan.

The arrogance of the group of women before him made Li Anlan slightly shudder. The atmosphere of Houchi Lake suddenly changed, as if it was signaling something bad was about to happen.

"So, is this the lowly concubine who seduced His Majesty?" The green-clothed man asked the waiter beside him. Li Anlan knew, the term 'low mistress seduces His Majesty' was addressed to him.

"Do we know each other? Sorry, miss, you're blocking my way."

"Yo. It's tempting, don't know the custom anyway. Women are really unethical. Disgusts." The Red Clothes next to the Green Clothes.

Li Anlan did not want to waste energy arguing with these foreign women. Fighting mouth with them is the same as arguing with a loud empty barrel. Just as Li Anlan was about to step up, a servant next to the Green Clothes blocked his arm.

Plaque.

A loud slap landed on Li Anlan's smooth cheek. The former slap was flushed to form a finger tread that was about the size of the palm of the Green Clothes. Li Anlan's brain was loading, processing what had just happened.

"You slapped me?"

"Yes. It was a fitting reward for your actions to tempt His Majesty the King." The Green Clothes said without guilt.

"Oh so that's the problem."

Li Anlan crossed both her hands on her chest. His eyes stared intently at the Green Clothes and the Red Clothes. His cold serious face froze the blood of anyone who saw him. The terrifying aura gathered within Li Anlan made the two women shudder.

"You want to know, what have I done with the king?"

Li Anlan deliberately provoked the women before him. She's upset. Li Anlan was angry that her smooth cheeks should have scars. Li Anlan was angry that someone she did not know slapped and insulted her carelessly.

The Red Clothes and the Green Clothes were a little nervous. Their bodies began to tremble in fear. But, not wanting to be considered cowards, they still puffed their chests and raised their faces.

"What have you done?"

Li Anlan looked at the two women from head to toe. Yes, their bodies are pretty good, just a little thin and not full. The clumps of meat that wrapped around their bones must have been extremely flaccid.

"Sadly, I'm in a hurry. Next time, I'll tell you."

The Face of the Red Clothes and the Green Clothes reddened to the ears. They are affected with just a few words. Really, a weak woman who is very easily provoked. In his heart, Li Anlan was content to laugh at them.

Meanwhile, at the end of the Houchi Lake bridge, Long Ji Man stood watching the debate of Li Anlan and his two concubines casually. Beside him, Xiao Biqi also watched.

"Your Majesty, aren't you going to separate them?"

"Women's fights, we can't interfere."

Long Ji Man again watched their debate. He could clearly hear that Li Anlan was cursing and satirizing the two concubines who were blocking him with sarcasm. Those words are so bad. But, Long Ji Man was actually laughing.

"A flat board will not attract the attention of carvers. Too bad it can only be used as a foothold."

"You insulted our bodies?"

"I take it that way."

Long Ji Man flashed a small smile as he heard Li Anlan's last sentence. The woman really knew how to behave and retaliate against the person who bullied her. In fact, the means he used seemed to be much more cruel than usual.

"Concubine An is really tough!" praise Xiao Biqi.

"He even dared to call my name out loud."

Then, Long Ji Man's expression turned irritated as he recalled how Li Anlan had called his name fearlessly and was being disrespectful to him.

"She's the kind of woman who can't be easily bullied, Your Majesty."

Meanwhile, the Red Clothes and the Green Clothes felt their pride being trampled by the words of this lowly concubine. Who's Li Anlan? She was only a lowly concubine whom the king accepted for gratitude and pity. The day of the palace entrance was not known to anyone. In fact, the king alone never met him and never remembered him.

Inner Li Anlan laughed very loudly. Li Anlan hid the pleasure of her heart in a cold and sharp expression just like earlier. Seeing the two women getting angrier, Li Anlan grew more and more interested in playing around.

"I'm the best actress who will win this award" murmured Li Anlan. The murmur was so slow that no one heard it.

"Servant! Hold both hands of this woman!" The Red Clothes are in action.

"You dare?"

The servant who was about to block Li Anlan's arm bowed down in fear at the sinister aura that enveloped Li Anlan. That piercing sharp gaze managed to shrink his guts and kill the arrogance of the servants lower than Li Anlan.

Li Anlan clapped.

"It looks like I'm done messing with you guys. Then, excuse me." Li Anlan turned her body. He felt that he still needed to be on standby.

Justright. Someone suddenly pushed his back from behind until he fell to the edge of the bridge. Just as his body was about to fall, Li Anlan pulled the wrist of the person who pushed him with all her might. As a result, the two women splashed into the water.

The women who were still on the bridge of Lake Houchi shouted to see their master fall into the water. The head of the Red-clothed One sank, indicating that he could not swim. The women on the bridge were getting panicked.

The same with Li Anlan. He swam quickly towards the edge. But, in the middle of the journey, he was actually intercepted by the words of someone who was on the bridge. When Li Anlan raised his head, he saw Long Ji Man standing haughty.

"Save him!"

Although forced to, Li Anlan finally swam back to where she fell. His hand pulled the waist of the Red Clothes and dragged it to the edge of the lake. The women who saw her master survived ran over to Li Anlan and the Red-clothed One who coughed, spewing water into her throat.

"Your Majesty, give me justice!"