The Little Consort's
Eps. 35: Legal Robbery
The atmosphere of Xingyue Palace changed like a courtroom. Again, Li Anlan became a defendant who had to account for his actions. As a result of his behavior locking the gate and refusing the king's arrival, he is now a persecuted accused again. Long Ji Man was an extremely ruthless jade-faced judge. The punishment that just yesterday was not finished, now the man would definitely give him an additional punishment.
Really, Li Anlan was indeed a poor explorer. Just now that he wanted to live a nice and pleasant life, he was instead stuck in a relationship with the king. The person he wanted to avoid the most had a lot of involvement with. Too many occurrences made Li Anlan and Long Ji Man get involved in various similar situations.
In the main room of Xingyue Palace, Li Anlan knelt in the middle, followed by Xie Roulan and the two eunuchs behind her. Long Ji Man sat on the chair where Li Anlan used to sit, while looking dejectedly at his brash concubine. At his side, Xiao Biqi stood up, also staring at Li Anlan and his three servants. The young eunuch sighed, no longer able to tolerate the behavior of one of his king's concubines.
Li Anlan was more insolent than anyone!
Long Ji Man, the authoritative Dongling King would definitely not let go of himself so easily this time around. His eyes were sharp like a shimmering eagle. He had been bullied by Li Anlan many times, it was time to avenge that annoying woman. Giving her a little lesson certainly won't make that woman die, will it?
The man told Xiao Biqi, the two eunuchs, and Xie Roulan to leave. Now, only Li Anlan and himself remained inside the main room of Xingyue Palace. Long Ji Man advanced, then half crouched down in front of Li Anlan. As her husband approached, Li Anlan was instantly on guard.
Long Ji Man watched every detail of Li Anlan's face intently. This woman's nose is flat, her cheeks are soft. His eyes were narrow like a jolt, shining brightly. His eyebrows were thinly curved, his lips thin, yet thinner than his own. In a schajap, Long Ji Man was able to deduce that this brash concubine was naturally beautiful. His white skin was formed naturally, without powder or anything else, unlike his other concubines.
“Your face is quite beautiful,” said Long Ji Man.
“Your Majesty, you have no intention of selling me to a brothel right?”
Long Ji Man flicked at Li Anlan's forehead. The woman grimaced a little. His hand rubbed the former flick while rubbing slowly.
“Actually what's in this little brain of yours?”
Li Anlan could have thought that way! Rather than selling it to a brothel, it was better for Long Ji Man to keep the woman by his side as a servant. If the position of concubine was inappropriate for him, Long Ji Man would still retain Li Anlan.
“You dare lock the door and refuse the King's arrival. Li Anlan, what is the appropriate punishment for your actions?”
“I only defend myself.”
“Still dare to kink?”
Li Anlan was upset. He's clearly the one who lost here.
“Your Majesty, you have not compensated me. I did it because I was pissed at you.”
“Bating with you really wasted my energy!”
“Then from that don't look for trouble with me again, Your Majesty.”
“What is an order?”
“Your Majesty, we'd better not have anything to do anymore. That way, your life will be peaceful, and my life will also be peaceful.”
“You cut ties with your husband?”
“Not, we just need to keep our distance.”
Long Ji Man was getting annoyed. It is time to make this woman aware of her status and position. Continually opposing the king was a serious offense.
“Really? In that case, you won't get a big salary if you break up with me.”
Hearing his more worthy alignment called the threat, Li Anlan immediately turned his back. The cunning Long Ji Man used his salary to threaten him. No, Li Anlan could not let the man cut and not give up his monthly salary. Li Anlan did not want to be a poor man. He does not want to be a destitute man.
Li Anlan's brain turned around. Perhaps, it would be best if he made a little peace with this man. Long Ji Man was actually not so bad, the man was just cruel and cold-faced like an ice cube. He was just a little bad and stubborn. Yes, the nature of the man is not much different from his nature.
“Your Majesty, what do you want?”
“Come to the Queen Mother's banquet in three weeks,” Long Ji Man replied.
“What?”
“Do I have to repeat my words?”
Li Anlan was frozen. If it was a request of Long Ji Man, a request of a king, then it meant that Li Anlan had to show himself before the crowd. That meant Li Anlan would appear in public for the first time. The moment it arrived, then Li Anlan would definitely meet someone else. He would definitely meet Xu Lingshu, Duanmu Shui, and the other ranks of Long Ji Man's concubines. Worst of all, she was about to meet Empress Dowager Han Yuemei who had already trapped her twice under Long Ji Man's desk.
“Your Highness, can you give me any other duties besides the banquet?”
“Why? You scared?”
“No. I'm not afraid.”
“Then follow my command.”
“Your Majesty, you want to punish me or kill me?”
“You think too much.”
Long Ji Man knew, this concubine must have had a lot of worries. Coming to Empress Dowager Han Yuemei's banquet was something new that Li Anlan had never done. During these two years, the woman had only kept quiet in Xingyue Palace and had never shown herself to the outside world. In fact, the limit of the playing area is only until the middle of the Lake Houchi bridge. Li Anlan was a bird in a silver cage, not a bird in a golden cage. The other concubines were new birds in golden cages.
Appearing in public, especially the royal family, was something new to the woman. But, if Long Ji Man did not do so, Li Anlan would constantly act brash. Long Ji Man could not let Li Anlan become a bad and disrespectful concubine. Li Anlan had to accept her own lesson. Moreover, if Li Anlan appeared in public and was known to some as one of the king's concubines, then Long Ji Man would not be called a despotic king. He can act justly to all his concubines.
It was time for Li Anlan to appear in public.
“Your salary will I return double.”
Li Anlan's eyes suddenly sparkled brightly.
“Really?”
Long Ji Man nodded.
He then called Xiao Biqi and Xie Roulan as well as the two eunuchs back inside the main hall of Xingyue Palace. When the four subordinates entered, Long Ji Man was already back in Li Anlan's oversized seat. His vibes as king reverberated, dazzling the eyes of anyone who looked at him.
“Biqi, grab all the strange items belonging to Li Anlan, take them to Hongwu Palace!”
The eunuch nodded.
But, Li Anlan was precisely shocked. Whahuh? The stuff? Long Ji Man wanted to take away his precious items from the modern world? Just be right!
“Your Majesty, you want to rob your poor concubine?”
“True.”
“But, it's not in our deal!”
“Indeed.”
Without caring for Li Anlan who was about to rampage soon, Long Ji Man had Xiao Biqi and the two eunuchs of Xingyue Palace take Li Anlan's mountain backpack. Long Ji Man also took Li Anlan's tent, mattress, hammock, and camera. In addition, he also seized Li Anlan's solar panels along with his cell phone charger.
“Back to my palace!”
Li Anlan shouted in annoyance as she stared at Long Ji Man's departure with nanar. The goddamn king robbed him. The shitty king snatched away his favorite things. Now, the contents of Xingyue Palace only resided in the items of the ancient times, none of the modern items belonged to Li Anlan from the future.
“Dark once.”
“Mistress, it's still daytime, it's not dark at all.”
Li Anlan looked at Xie Roulan with a faint and desperate gaze.
“My dark future, without light, without sun.”
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Hello, dear readers! Author would like to apologize because yesterday could not update because there is something important that Author must work on. Please pray yes, hopefully can stay consistent up every day as before. See you in the next episode!