The Fallen Consort

Anyone who would be looking at the couple who was strolling in the garden, will have their heart skipped a beat. They looked magnificent together.

Hand and hand, they we're both smiling and seemingly enjoying a hidden joke. King Jin had never been this happy before, maybe except with his little sister. But that was so long ago and he didn't wanna recall those painful memories right now. At the moment, he wanted to cherish the woman in front of him.

Yi Ling was thinking the same too. She was always afraid before, Her looks brought her nothing but trouble. Now that she has an ordinary face, she felt at ease. King Jin didn't like her for her face, he always looks at her in the eyes. Like someone who was trying to remember her soul and not her body.

Both of them was having the time of their life. By noon, he invited Yi Ling to dine with him in the Main Hall. She agreed, she was mesmerized by him at the moment.

When they arrived at the main hall, Yi Ling couldn't help but remember her dream. At that time, King Jin was too cold. He didn't have the smile on his eyes and was yearning for a different woman.

King Jin didn't noticed the slight pain in her eyes. Yi Ling kept her thoughts to herself. It wasn't time to ask, she thought.

The throne was the same as her dreams. Maybe it wasn't a dream, I met some young man and Mu Xin after that. If it wasn't a dream, who was that woman?.

Yu Ran got a table set up in the Main Hall, so King Jin wouldn't be sitting on his throne. King Jin ordered it secretly. He wanted to stand equally to her.

They sat down at the table and the servants brought food and wine. Yu Ran arranged everything with King Jin's favorites and some new dishes. He stood by the side, observing and making sure everything was alright. He also kept an eye on Yi Ling, keeping in mind which ones was up to her taste. If she becomes the King's Consort, he will have to serve her too.

They happily ate and chatted. King Jin asked about her childhood and where she came from. Yi Ling answered it all, but didn't mention the bad parts of it. King Jin didn't noticed any difference. She hide it all with the smile on her eyes. She was truly happy at the moment.

Half an hour later. Rabbit who was always guarding Yi Ling in the dark, came out of nowhere. She whispered something to Yu Ran's ear. After conveying the message, she bowed and disappeared.

King Jin noticed everything but didn't say anything. Yu Ran walked to King Jin and whispered to his ears.

"Let them in, Let this King see what they came here for." He ordered.

"But your highness?" Yu Ran was hesitant.

"No buts, let them in." He picked up some dishes for Yi Ling to try. Yi Ling was puzzled. Looks like someone came, she thought. He doesn't seem to like whoever came though?

Looking at Yi Ling, her thoughts was transparent to her face.

"They are disturbing my time with you." He said shamelessly. Yi Ling's mouth dropped and she blushed. He chuckled at her, he like teasing and making her blush.

Yu Ran shook his head, the King was totally a different person now. He then left to welcome the guests.