Warlord of the Xili Kingdom
Concubine Selection

Xin'er's current mood was really very bad. First, just going to the palace was his fault. Then, the party was also very boring because they talked continuously about the Prince's good looks. Later, he meets Zhaoling and gets a snatch from the man. Wasn't it Zhaoling himself who said, if Xin'er goes to the Palace, then the girl should look for her?

But, now what? Zhaoling instead snapped violently, as he was found in a military training ground. Though, Xin'er was very happy at the place. He felt he could return home just by looking at the weapons and tools for military training until his eyes lit up. But who would have thought, if it made Zhaoling angry.

Zhaoling's words earlier slightly hurt his heart at this moment. He was reluctant to return to the banquet in the Imperial courtyard. It felt, to stand in that place alone was extremely difficult. Hence, Xin'er tricked Liu Wei into escaping from this boring place, instead of playing.

The girl was unsuspecting to Liu Wei, who immediately agreed to her request. But now he understood, if the cold man turned out to take him to a place that not even a slithering animal could pass. Because, the flower garden at the northern gate gate was surrounded by a vast lake. There was no boat or boat to cross the lake.

Xin'er was really angry. "Aaarrrggghhh," he shouted loudly to vent his frustration. "Must I swim to the shore of the lake!" his breath was stinged as it held back the anger in his heart.

Huh, those cold men were very intent on pranking themselves. It was very desirable for Xin'er to punch them in the face one by one. But this is not the time to do that. Because, the priority right now is to be able to escape from this boring Palace.

The girl sat on the edge of the lake, throwing stones at the center of the lake. At first, he was happy to be here. But, after knowing it, he was very angry and really upset. Xin'er continued to shout like crazy. Scolding Zhaoling blatantly, as he felt alone to be there.

Unbeknownst to him, a man now looked down and saluted behind him. "Sorry to bother you, Young Miss Yun!"

Xin'er was surprised to hear a voice behind her, not knowing when the person had come. "Gosh," she screeched as she looked back. His body retreated backwards in shock at his presence.

There, already stood a man that Xin'er knew was part of the Zhaoling members. Because, while at the military training ground, he had seen the man named Yu Xuan, bowing respectfully to Zhaoling.

"Hey, since when are you here? In fact, I didn't hear your footsteps before?" Xin'er was still shocked by what she saw at this moment, until she held onto her chest.

Yu Xuan was silent, not intending to answer Xin'er's question. Then, he lifted his face looking at Xin'er coldly. "Miss, you must return!" yu Xuan's current remark was like an order to Xin'er.

"Back?" Xin'er repeated the man's words before her, and Yu Xuan simply nodded. "If I don't want to?" xin'er asked carefully.

"Then don't blame me, if anything happens!" yu Xuan's threat made Xin'er shudder. Seen, the grin on this man's face was more frightening than Zhaoling and Liu Wei.

Xin'er clucked. The three men he knew were dangerous. The sharp gaze as well as the cold demeanor, which the three men showed were able to silence Xin'er's mouth at this moment. "Yes god. They were apparently men from the north pole," he murmured softly.

Originally, he had thought that Yu Xuan would be calm and humorous. However he did not know, if Yu Xuan was even colder than Zhaoling and Liu Wei. "Please, Miss!" she let Xin'er walk in front of her.

"Ckk, can I if I don't have to go back? I'm bored in there, Yu Xuan!" whinek Xin'er begged, hoping that the man would be as withered as Liu Wei had been before.

However, a flat gaze remained perched sweetly on Yu Xuan's face. Only with an inviting hand gesture would Xin'er be able to understand if Yu Xuan's intention was not to refute.

"Haish, alright .. alright!" He shook his hand, hitting the air. Then, he walked while grumbling. "Huh, just play it can't!"

Yu Xuan smiled at a glance, yet he did not show it before Xin'er. If that happens, the girl will taunt him and not obey him.

The two have now arrived at the banquet. A series of events had already been passed by Xin'er without knowing what had happened. Seeing that his Miss had returned, Mengshu hurried over with an exaggerated sense of worry.

Xin'er smiled, then rubbed Mengshu's arm to calm the girl down. "Ashu, take it! I'm fine. I played for a while in the palace garden. There the place was so beautiful, that I forgot that I was here with everyone." she explained with a glance at Yu Xuan.

However, the cold man seemed indifferent not responding to anything Xin'er said. "Because you've arrived, I'm sorry!" he said as he lowered his head, then went to the direction they came from.

"Based on a cold and annoying man." Xin'er muttered after Yu Xuan left.

Mengshu frowned her forehead staring strangely at Xin'er who was muttering. "Did Miss say something?" ask Mengshu curiously.

Looking at the curious face of his personal servant, Xin'er grinned. "Ah, not Ashu. Come on, let's go back there!" invite him while pulling Mengshu's hand, to avoid questions that might be dancing in Mengshu's mind at this time.

Although Mengshu was eager to ask, but now is not the right time according to him. Because the event has already taken place. So, Mengshu didn't want to make her Miss late. "Miss, we have to hurry! All the princesses have shown their talent, and some have been chosen as Consorts of the Princes. So, you also have to show your talent in front of the Emperor and everyone else who is here. You're ready, aren't you?"

Xin'er flinched hearing Mengshu's words just now. He came here because he had to, not to propose to be a concubine. So, why is he showing talent in front of everyone? After all, he's not interested.

"Yes, Ashu. What can I do if I don't attend the talent show? I don't have the talent I can show them. Rather than humiliate the family, I'd better ..." Before Xin'er continued her words, Mengshu had already cut her words quickly.

"What is Miss talking about? This lady has talent. Miss is good at dancing and is also the greatest lute player in Yongsheon city. In fact, Master Feng acknowledged your prowess. So, you won't embarrass the family!" Mengshu's explanation made Xin'er grimace. He didn't know Xin'er was that good. Isn't that girl famous for being innocent and stupid?

The memory in Xin'er's mind could suddenly be remembered by the current Yoona. He even frowned, as if enduring extreme pain. His hand was holding his head like it was spinning. He was about to fall, but it was fortunate that Mengshu caught his body immediately.

With a feeling of anxiety and worry, Mengshu patted Xin'er's cheek gently. "Miss, are you okay? Say it!"

Xin'er's head leaned against Mengshu's shoulder for a while, then she straightened it back up after feeling a little relieved. "It's okay, Ashu. Thank you!" said sincerely.

The personal servant immediately wiped away the sweat that had soaked Xin'er's temple slowly. "Is Miss' old disease coming back? But, healer Jang says you no longer need any more potions because it is healed. Did Physician Jang wrongly predict your condition, Miss?" mengshu asked still with his worries.

Xin'er laughed at hearing that. "How can you doubt the skill of a physician, Ashu? Physician Jang was right, I was already healed. It's just that I was dizzy from playing outside for too long. So, you don't have to worry!" the message was to calm Mengshu's heart.

Despite the hesitation, Mengshu nodded. He would always believe and obey whatever Xin'er said to him without asking much. "Miss, you eat first huh. Everyone had already eaten the dishes that the Palace cook had prepared. You are the only one who has not eaten. I'm afraid the stomach acid is coming back!" sahut Mengshu.

Xin'er nodded, then she walked towards the dish table. He took a plate of beef dumplings, then he devoured them with enthusiasm. Indeed, at this time his stomach was rumbling because it had not been filled anything. Therefore, Xin'er immediately indulged her stomach with the other delicious dishes that the Palace provided at this banquet.

While enjoying his meal, Xin'er heard the cry of everyone who said that it was time. For more details of what time, Xin'er had no idea. He was also too indifferent and did not care about it. Most importantly at this time, his stomach was filled with delicious food served at the table.

But a second later, the food he enjoyed had to choke him until he had to hit his chest softly, surprised by what he heard. The reason, the speech was clearly heard and all pairs of eyes were staring at him.

"I chose him!" A man in luxurious clothes, was pointing towards him followed by all pairs of eyes present at the event.

"What?"