The Little Consort's
Eps. 31: Recollecting

"Your Majesty, give me back my phone!"

"No. Go there!"

Li Anlan tried to snatch the phone that Long Ji Man was holding. Instead of giving it away, Long Ji Man hid it under his cloak, right in his armpit. As Li Anlan's movements began to slow down, he had just taken it out again.

On the edge, Li Anlan stood up while folding both of her hands on her chest. The woman came early in the morning to serve the needs of Long Ji Man. As he entered, he heard a familiar sound. After being traced, it turned out that the sound was an alarm ring from his phone that was stored beside Long Ji Man.

A brilliant idea immediately appeared in his brain. Li Anlan was intending to return her frustration to the sleeping man. Silently, Li Anlan took out her phone, then raised the volume until the ringing sound was louder than before. He brought the phone close to Long Ji Man's side, right by his ear.

Just contact Long Ji Man was aghast, then hurriedly got up. His consciousness at that time had not gathered all together, so he did not realize that someone had been working on it. He only regained consciousness after a while.

As a result of his actions, Li Anlan was told to squat in front of Long Ji Man's desk while holding both of his earlobes with his hands. On top of his head was a porcelain plate. If the plate fell and broke, then Li Anlan's punishment would be added up again.

"This thing works better than Xiao Biqi's cry."

"of course. My phone is the most advanced of any thing in the world."

"When this thing dies, how do you turn it on?"

"My advanced phone used a solar-powered charger to bring it back to life."

Long Ji Man started to get curious.

"Solar power?"

"Yes. Solar power that can be converted into other forms."

"Does the sun have such abilities?"

"Solar energy is renewable energy. I use solar panels to capture the heat, store it, and then convert it into other energy."

"What does renewable energy mean?"

Like a teacher who was teaching his students, Li Anlan began to explain the theory of energy, types, and concepts and uses of solar panels. Li Anlan also explained the concept of energy change and how it is used.

"Renewable energy is energy that will never run out of use and will always be available in nature. Solar energy falls into that category. So, as long as the sun shines, then the energy will remain and will still be usable."

"Then what else?"

"Wind and water."

"How do I change it with the thing you mentioned earlier?"

"Give me the phone first, I'll explain."

"No. If I give you, you'll fool me."

"I promise I won't fool you."

Long Ji Man was still unsure. He was still staring suspiciously at Li Anlan. His hands stretched out slowly, handing the phone over to the original owner.

"Keep your promise!"

Inwardly, Li Anlan shouted "Of course I will break it."

Li Anlan's initial intention was to play games. During these few weeks, his mind was filled with everything dizzying. He needs his cell phone to entertain himself.

The woman sat on the floor. Long Ji Man stood behind him, peeking at what his wasted concubine was up to. Accidentally, Li Anlan's finger suddenly pressed the gallery app, until the pictures he shot appeared all over.

Li Anlan frowned as fifty photos of foreign men were stored in the memory of his phone. His brain turned back to look for pieces of memory, perhaps he knew the strangers. As hard as he thought, he still could not remember it.

Li Anlan looked at the details of the time and date of taking the photos. Tring, a memory bell rang in his brain. The memory center of his brain knew these foreign men.

"Your Majesty, look what I found!"

Li Anlan thrust her phone containing the photos of the foreign men at Long Ji Man. Long Ji Man frowned, looking carefully, perhaps he had seen these strangers.

"Who are they?"

"They're criminals after me!"

Long Ji Man could not hide his shock. As much as possible, his face remained as calm as ever.

"You sure?"

"100% sure!"

"really?"

"How can I forget the man who almost made me lose my life?"

Li Anlan's words had a point. Long Ji Man also thought, if he were to be nearly killed, he would also definitely not forget the savage face of the criminal. Even if he went to hell, he would definitely continue to remember it and continue to carry his grudge.

"Your Majesty, this is not a painting. It's called a photo."

Li Anlan suddenly stood up. Due to his sudden movements, Long Ji Man did not prepare. As a result, the man's body was bent backward with wide legs. His hands rested on the right and left sides of his body. Long Ji Man stared intently at Li Anlan, annoyed that the woman was moving all of a sudden.

"Your Majesty, give me justice!"

As if understanding the meaning of his words, Long Ji Man pulled up Li Anlan's sleeves, asking the woman to help him stand up. In one pull, Long Ji Man's body position was already upright, standing firmly in front of Li Anlan.

Long Ji Man recaptured Li Anlan's phone. This time, he stuffed it into the slit of the shirt on his chest.

"I'm going to find those fuckers."

"really. They should be arrested for molesting a concubine."

"They are so brave!"

"really. They're so brash."

"Why do you keep on joining my words?"

"Because I have to do it."

"Stop talking or I'll punish you?"

"I've been punished."

"You!"

The sentence that Li Anlan was about to throw was held back because Xiao Biqi's voice echoed from the front porch, a sign that someone had already come to this palace. Xiao Biqi shouted back as if reminding something.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother has arrived!"

The two people who were arguing inside Hongwu Palace instantly panicked. Both are stricken with confusion, running out of ways to avoid this sudden disaster.

"Hide under the table!" Li Anlan jumped under Long Ji Man's desk. The back of his head was in a hurry.

"Why should it be there?" long Ji Man asked in disbelief.

"There's nowhere else! I'm running out of time to think!"

"Wait on! You're a waitress, why hide?"

"Your Majesty, don't you see my clothes?"

Ah, Long Ji Man just remembered that today Li Anlan was not wearing a servant uniform. The woman was wearing a light blue hanfu with a red accent on the top and sides of her waist.

The door of Hongwu Palace suddenly opened. Empress Dowager Han Yuemei entered with a beautiful woman crowned with flowers, accompanied by two personal servants. The rest of the servants stood on the front porch with Xiao Biqi.

Long Ji Man greeted the mother and the woman he was carrying with a bow. As the two women sat down, Long Ji Man also sat on his great chair. The distance of his body was a little bit away, giving a little room for a woman crouching under his desk.

"Da wang, how are you?" han Yuemei asked her son. A very sweet smile fell on the thin lips of the woman.

"I'm fine, Mother. If I may ask, what made you come to my distant little palace?"

This person still has a sweet mouth, Li Anlan said in her heart.

"I just want to ask, why did you cut the salaries of eleven ministers?"

"Unexpectedly, the news had already reached Mom's ears. I just punished them for their mistakes. I'm not filial, please forgive me."

Han Yuemei smiled faintly.

"But you have to be careful. They can turn around to bite you at any time."

If they bite Long Ji Man, I will bite them back, Li Anlan said in his heart for the second time.

"I thank you for your advice."

Those who had just met continued the conversation casually, from the matters of the palace to the little things that seemed less worthy of discussion in the palace of this holy king. Han Yuemei alluded to the birth of the crown prince, but was soon diverted to the topic of his conversation by Long Ji Man. From the tone of his speech, it was very clear that this Dongling King was not happy with something as sensitive as that.

The beautiful woman sitting beside Han Yuemei did not say much. He just smiled, then occasionally responded with a joke. The woman sat down to maintain her elegance, trying to keep her look perfect.

Under the table, Li Anlan started to get bored. These people talk too much. A strange feeling suddenly appeared. Unknowingly, Li Anlan muttered,

"Why do I feel like de javu?"

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Hello, dear reader Author! Approximately, anyone knows or can guess who is the beautiful and graceful woman who came with the Queen Mother? If you have one, write it in the comments section! Stay tuned, see you in the next episode!