The Shadow Of Princess
Episode 5's

“Princess Li Shuwang, you are called to face the noble emperor in the palace hall." I turned my uncle Gong Duan looking uneasy.

“What did my father call me?”

“I'm sorry princess. His majesty the emperor asked me not to tell him here. So, ask you to get there." I exhaled.

“Alright, wait for me to come out in a minute." Uncle Gong bowed then left me alone.

After preparing, I stepped out of the room. Uncle Gong Duan followed me towards the hall. I exhaled hearing a noise behind the door.

I opened the door to enter the hall. Everyone was silent to see me appear. “My son, you finally arrived too. How are you doing now?” I bowed respectfully.

“I princess Li Shuwang facing the glorious emperor may you always be healthy and blessed. My situation is fine now." I turned to look at the finance minister Chang Ho he smiled.

“Princess Li Shuwang please give advice so that this problem is resolved immediately." The ministers bowed.

“Alright, tell me what happened?”

Defense Minister Choi Wangting advanced first. “Princess, actually in recent times Wang Jian Li was hit by a long drought that caused crop failure. Not to mention the high taxes.”

“How is the financial state of the nobility?” Chang Ho he swallowed a rough saliva.

“Princess, the finances of the nobility improved as usual. Why are you asking that?” Asked the prime minister Xin Zhuting curiously.

“Then the tax of the people is reduced. And regarding the crop failure that occurred use the state treasury money to help the starving people." They whispered to each other.

“Then, what about the taxes of the nobles? The taxes collected from the nobles are also insufficient." Chang Ho said I grinned.

“Of course it will be double payment." Everyone turned to Chang Ho to protest but Xin Zhuting said.

“Princess your idea is really brilliant I did not think there." My father just listened.

“But, the daughters of the nobles will go bankrupt if the tax is doubled. And, the people were also included in Wang Jian Li's territory. They also have to be taxpayers." Sergey Chang Ho won't take it.

“Sorry Mr Chang Ho, have you not heard my words before? Who says taxes for the people are not allowed to run but with a small amount. And, the cash that will be used only for hungry people. Don't tell me you don't know how people are doing right now.” Chang Ho was fixated he clenched his hands.

“Princess Li Shuwang you are really wise. I just didn't think of getting there.” Praise Xin Zhuting bowing.

“What's not. I was just carrying out my duties as Wang Jian Li's daughter.” Sahutku flat. “And, Mr. Chang Ho the tax we applied I asked to be repaired again. I want people who pay taxes to both the people and the nobility to be paid attention back. Pay attention to all his possessions and work.”

“Ba-good daughter Li Shuwang." Chang Ho's lips trembled.

“Good son of mine you are indeed the wisest son in Wang Jian Li's kingdom." Praise the father with a big smile. His eyes looked at me in amazement.

“Thank you father for praising me,” I smile bowing. “There is one thing I complain about you." My urge made my father's forehead wrinkled.

“What's my son?” Ask father curious.

“Lately the bandits started to unsettle the store owner.” Choi Wangting was agitated.

“But, security at Wang Jian Li never happened problems. Defense Minister Choi Wangting, how could this happen? It's not that you said Wang Jian Li's state was safe.” Choi Wangting bowed in trembling.

“I'm sorry my noble I deserve to be punished.” I let out a breath.

“What happens until you are negligent of your duties?”

“Sorry your majesty like this issue cannot be solved by defense minister Choi Wangting. Maybe we can get someone to replace him." Said Xin Zhuting who was taken by his father.

“Alright, I agree with your idea." Choi Wangtiang.

“Your majesty please please think about your decision. I still can afford to be minister of defense.”

“Choi Wangting, I as emperor Wang Jian Li dismiss you from the post of minister of defense." Tell father Choi Wangting dumbfounded.

“But,.” Ayahanda shook her head.

I just saw him being dragged out of the royal guard. “Ayahanda I beg you to pay." I bowed my father sighed.

“Thank you son thanks to your help we can solve the problem." I bowed.

“Thank you for your praise father. I'm so glad to hear that. But, I have to leave immediately." My father nodded his head I stepped out.

I was surprised to see who was behind the door. “Second brother." Sapaku shrieked his cold gaze and his snort of breath was clearly heard in my ears.

He just passed me by. “Do not block my steps. Remember who you are." The whisper was cold I was riveted.

Do you hate this for me? Wh why? What reason? Have I done anything wrong?. My inner being squeezed the end of hanfu stepped away.

DEG!

My steps stopped staring at the soon-to-be dark sky. The time has come. My mind grimaced in pain. My heart beats faster. My breath felt tight and all over my body was hot as if it was being burned.

I curled up in pain as sweat poured down my body. “Princess Li Shuwang.” I turned concubine Gong Zhen the third concubine father tilted her face. His brownish mane and gray iris contrast with his white skin. “Is princess okay?”

I nodded standing up straight. The pain that has spread all over the body.

“A..I must go.” I ran away from her looking at me in confusion. My breath is stingy. The sun is back to its clash the night is coming.

I entered the room closing the door and the window of the meeting. I drooped weakly on the floor slowly the change happened to me.

My green iris turned red and the gray mane turned silver. "Huh, almost there." I breathed a sigh of relief as I stared at the window. “Only stay waiting for dawn.”

I leaned against the wall staring. When Jiangshi's soul is fully awakened I must not be seen by others. Because it would endanger me and the people around me. Moreover, the full moon has arrived.

“Hah, until when will I be like this? Will I continue to live in the shadows?” I looked down sad. “Dad mom, I miss you guys." But suddenly a strong smell.

“Man?” I stood watching around. “Who came here? What's the goal?”

I took out yong jian's sword. Although, in the form of Jiangshi I cannot activate its power but can still be used to survive.

KRIEK!

The door opened someone entered the room. His steps settled into the precipitate. I hid behind the door. I saw someone in black clothes.

He was looking for me. He stepped in to inspect the entire room. Because, the dark so his vision deteriorated.

He looked at me behind the darkness. “I think Li Shang is a coward who hides behind the darkness.”