The Little Consort's
Eps. 46: Hand Tainted

The recovery speed of Long Ji Man's body was extremely fast. In less than twenty-four hours, the man's energy had returned and his entire body was functioning normally. Long Ji Man was even able to walk upright like someone who was not injured.

Upon his return from Lanxin Pavilion, Long Ji Man was immediately faced with a pile of state documents that he had to check. Long Ji Man returned to his duties as a king even though his body had not completely recovered. Sometimes he still grimaces when his elbows accidentally touch the wound on his stomach.

Despite being examining the state documents, Long Ji Man's mind wandered. He could not focus on his examination. Long Ji Man thought of an unexpected woman who had already gone through a life and death situation with him that day.

Long Ji Man saw clearly, how Li Anlan threw dozens of arrows at the assassins without fear. Long Ji Man clearly saw a huge flash of anger in the woman's eyes. Li Anlan stood upright challenging the danger even though he could not defend himself, and only relied on arrows to fight back.

In his semi-conscious state, Long Ji Man still clearly grasped the voice of the woman. He heard clearly the debate between Li Anlan and Wang Tianshi, as well as the woman's debate with a healer in Lanxin Pavilion. He vividly remembered how Li Anlan had pushed the foolish healer and replaced his duties, sewing the wound and bandaging it shut.

Li Anlan had already saved his life twice. The woman had already stitched her wounds twice. Truly, such an incredible unexpected woman! Long Ji Man could not stop thinking about all the events he had experienced with that woman.

"Muqi!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Are you from Xingyue Palace?"

"Report, Your Honor. Ever since His Majesty and Consort An returned, he had never set foot outside the gates of Xingyue Palace."

Bizarrely. This was not like the nature that the woman was used to showing. Normally, Li Anlan would come to Hongwu Palace to make calculations and look for a commotion with him whenever something happened. After going through a life and death situation, the woman actually locked herself up and did not go to see her at all.

Various strange questions began to appear in Long Ji Man's head. Was the woman hurt? Or did he regret saving his life? Could it be that Li Anlan was angry for putting him in a very dangerous situation?

The answers to the disturbing questions in his head would not be available if he did not go to Xingyue Palace. Long Ji Man had to ascertain Li Anlan's state with his own eyes. The woman would probably do something stupid if Long Ji Man did not take the initiative to meet her first.

"Your Majesty, where are you going?"

"Xingyue Palace."

"Your Majesty, your body has not recovered. Let me go see Concubine An, "prevent Xiao Biqi. The young eunuch had repeatedly warned that his king would always be careful. Now, as a result of not listening to him, Long Ji Man was injured.

"Shut up! Biqi, since when have you been talking so much like a girl?"

Xiao Biqi closed his mouth. His king is stubborn, just like his concubine. Never mind, it would probably be better if the king went there. At the very least, his mood would probably be a little better.

Long Ji Man walked hurriedly towards Xingyue Palace. The sky turned blue, the clouds were moving. The reflection of the spring sunlight makes Lake Houchi look charming. Lotuses and lotuses bloomed, as did the magnolias that grew on the edge of the lake.

The wind blew the peach petals to the ground. The petals just slapped. Long Ji Man was like walking on a beautiful and fragrant peach tapestry.

Upon arriving at the gate of Xingyue Palace, Long Ji Man was treated to the sight of a door that was closed with a writing board that contained the same words as some time ago. The guards bowed in salute at the arrival of their king. Those guards were no longer blocking Long Ji Man.

In the not-too-wide courtyard of Xingyue Palace, Long Ji Man saw a woman contemplating under a fruitful and flowering peach tree. Face glum. Both hands hugged his knees. It was like being in another world. The king came until he was not aware of it.

"Anlan, what's going on?"

Li Anlan turned to Long Ji Man for a moment, then pondered back. His lips were tightly locked. His eyes were blank, not as usual. The bright sparkle in the eyes of the vile was also gone.

"Your Majesty, have I become a murderer?"

"What do you mean?"

"You see how they died by my arrows."

"No, you did the right thing."

"Your Majesty, my hand is stained. Look, even the blood spots and the smell are still there!"

Last night's events still seemed to be in Li Anlan's heart. It is understandable that women are like this. He must still be surprised at what happened. This was probably the first time he had used arrows to kill people, not to split apples or kill flying birds.

Long Ji Man squatted in front of Li Anlan. The wound hurts a little more. But, comforting this woman was more important than the pain she was in. Li Anlan had to cheer up again, not to wither like a flower that lost its freshness like this.

"Anlan, you're not a killer. You're a hero."

"really?"

"The one who saved the king is a hero."

"Then you must compensate me!"

"What do you want?"

"May I not go to the Queen Mother's banquet?"

Long Ji Man's expression turned flat. Indeed, it has become the basis of the nature of this woman who likes to use the opportunity in narrowness. He could have used this opportunity to escape.

"Can't!"

"Your Majesty, I don't want to go!"

"Wait on! Your Majesty, what are you going to do?" ask Li Anlan.

"Handered you at Hongwu Palace to make sure you didn't escape the Queen Mother's banquet!"

Li Anlan turned his back. Has Long Ji Man's brain been damaged by the attack that night? Or did he become a fool for losing a lot of blood and energy? Or maybe Li Anlan was wrong to give wound medicine to mess with Long Ji Man's brain nerves?

"Where is the kidnapper who expresses his intentions in front of his victims! Your Majesty, you are unreasonable!"

"As long as I'm king, everything makes sense!"

Li Anlan snorted. This Long Ji Man came to comfort him or oppress him? The man even argued with him. Li Anlan had to think of a way for Long Ji Man not to take him hostage in Hongwu Palace. For now, he needed to escape.

"Your Majesty, look! Someone called you!"

"Where?"

"Ahead of the gate! You didn't hear it?"

Long Ji Man turned his gaze to the gate of Xingyue Palace, looking for the person called Li Anlan. But, all he found were the guards standing up. When he turned his head back, Li Anlan was already out of place.

Suddenly, several peach shells fell in front of Long Ji Man. The man looked up. He found a woman sitting among the branches of a tree and eating a sweet, ripe peach!

"Anlan, down!"

"No, before you take your orders!"

"Why are you so stubborn?"

"Ckk... The yells of the maling."

Li Anlan plucked a peach, then threw it down, hoping to hit Long Ji Man's head. But, that peach was captured by Long Ji Man's hand. The man then bit him. Tastes sweet.

"Why are you like an ape?"

The woman was getting upset. Can't Long Ji Man just leave here? Li Anlan's mood was not good. He doesn't want to be disturbed by anyone. He wanted to be alone, calm his brain and heart.

"Sad... Brother and sister make no difference!"

Long Ji Man who said it like an ape made Li Anlan think of the younger brother of the man, Prince Ding or Long Ji Mu. The little boy also called him an ape, and caught the peach Li Anlan threw and ate it. The difference is, this kid is a big shitty kid.

"Tell me down or you'll fall down!"

"Going to the Queen Mother's banquet is scarier than falling from a tree!"

Apparently, the woman was no longer moody. Good, if this is how Long Ji Man becomes a little calmer. Now, the woman was able to argue back with him, which signified that everything was fine. For this time, Long Ji Man would relent. Let the woman's mood improve first, then talk about important things at a later time.

"You're not going down?"

"No."

"Then, I'll go up!"

"Don't!"

"Why?"

"This tree is too fragile for two people to ride!"

"I don't care!"

Long Ji Man used the science of lightening the body to fly. He jumped up, then grabbed a branch of a peach tree. Just as his body weight was about to be moved upwards, the twig suddenly broke. Long Ji Man had not had the time to prepare himself. As a result, his body fell on the grass of Xingyue Palace's courtyard.

"gtpffttt.... Haha... Your Honor, I told you that this tree is too fragile!"

"Shut up!"

"You won't listen to me yourself!"

Long Ji Man got up aided by Xiao Biqi. His dignity as a king was exhausted already if faced with this woman. Long Ji Man rarely could win. Today, he lost his pride in falling before he even got to the tree branch.

"Bravo! Temporary score 1-0!”

The pair of king-dressers did not realize, someone who was hiding was watching them earlier. The man then left without leaving a trace like a ghost. That person was about to report something to someone who became his master.

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