Chapter 26

Was what I thought.

Right now, I'm staring at my window ready to jump yet just like previously I don't want to commit suicide. Can someone bring me my death instead? Even wanting to die means you have to work hard if you don't want to commit suicide. Ugh.

"This is shvt."

I retracted myself.

It's eerily silent.

The moon is in its full shape. It's better to take advantage of this kind of situation. I won't need any lamp to guide me on my path.

"..."

I'll just slide my door and quietly go down the stairs. If there are hidden guards to come at me and take me back to my room then so be it. Mostly, they will call for the King of Yi.

I tiptoed walking cautiously as I could opening the entrance door bit by bit as the evening wind slips inside. Carefully closing the door I turned around smiling at the breath of fresh air. Very different from when I was living in the city making ends meet with all my project deadlines at the last minute and all those kinds of stuff.

Hm. It seems no one is stepping out. Still, it feels like someone is watching me. Don't worry buddy, I'll just take a stroll.

I've never been to this side of the palace. It looks wider with far cleaner, more glamorous than on my side.

"What a beautiful rose!"

I carefully pick one rose and cut the stem carefully. Now, let me try that childish game.

"I die, I won't. I die, I won't. I die, I won't."

These roses are better when doing this game. More petals to pluck! More chances of dying.

"... I die."

Oh! May that time come like a lightning bolt.

I paused and looked from my left and right before going back and gazing at the exquisite man that was eight meters away from me.

It seems I had walked this aisle farther than I thought. On a different side where winter was glorious, numerous snowflakes fell down the heavens as I gaze at the lofty cold man looking up at the sky with deep profoundness hidden in his curled lashes overseeing the hidden depths of the heaven. This guy is too eye-catching even if people tend to stay away from his frosty temperament.

"..."

I should probably smile at this astute statue.

"Why is such a man alone like this. It'll break a maiden's heart."

As if he knows my presence all along he turned around with a calm expression walking at a reserved pace stopping a good distance away from me. "Except your husband's guards."

Husband...

"Oh."

I straighten my back acting more normally waving my hand as if being watched was nothing. "Li Jia Ying likes sauntering through the night."

He just silently stared at me and I kept my smile as genuine as possible. If I hadn't known, I would have thought he was infected by the Grand Empress Dowager's attitude.

"Go back."

He said intending to walk away

"What's your decision?"

His steps faltered before continuing to move forward so I throttle behind him. Looks like he is still contemplating something.

"No."

I went in front of him an inch closer to block me off from the ML's shadow guards and whispered, "If I say I have a higher favor to ask in giving you the answer you need, would you listen first?"

I moved back adding in a dejected manner, "Besides, the King of Yi knows you already discovered I'm not foolish."

It's fishy why ML would ambush those marauders unless they are up to something extremely big?

"Heh."

My lips twitched, that 'heh' is a condescending tone

I just silently followed him strolling the garden and for ten minutes we didn't talk. It's quite quiet and comfortable, there's no feeling of awkward news different from ML. Yeah, let's just call him Emel that's his name. I don't want to say his real name even in my thoughts.

Soon I saw a place to sit.

"So?"

"..."

I sighed and sat on a chair that was opposite where he is. Even though he is the guy that doesn't talk much it's fine by me. It even made me talk more to him. Gazing at this man, my previous last resort resurfaced. Should I... Should I capture his heart? It seems audacious. If I work diligently I'm confident that I could do it. Besides, I feel I can be myself when I'm with him. The opposite of what I'm feeling right now with every character in this story. It's better than Emel and I still can escape—no.

I immediately dispelled such thoughts. This is dangerous. If I leave I must leave with no strings attached and not to someone who is like him who seems that if he founds someone he loves he will pour his heart and soul into that woman. He looks more stubborn than Emel too. Having read too many novels and psychology books about understanding people, it would be a loss if I don't figure out something about people as well as characters like Fu Jian Yu.

"Get on with it."

Having my slightly disturbing thoughts cleared I nodded with a smile.

"Do you know someone well-versed with magic or close to it? Li Jia Ying wants to ask questions about something otherworldly and inconceivable unknown by the common populace."

I told him as seriously as I could. I didn't even smile like before. This is business. I even prepared various explanations if he doesn't believe me.

"Ask the Monk."

Oh wow. He didn't find it ridiculous?

"Monk?"

I asked with doubt, pondering.

"Deeper, something that surpasses immortality and transcendent to the, uh, Heavenly Dao?"

I rambled out the words I usually read in xianxia, aiyo.

"The Monk of Alshi."

Hm.

The Monk of Alshi. I've heard that before...

Monk of Alshi... Alshi... Monk...

"Oh!"

I see. That monk!

"Can you help me?"

I asked again. "After that, we don't owe each other. Li Jia Ying will tell you everything about what she knows and will complete the agreement. If you think that price is too low I'll provide another piece of information. What do you think?"

The Overlord Fu Jian Yu scoffed. "Do you think this Overlord does not know how to find his mother?"

I chuckled. "This princess extremely knows you can but if the Overlord does it by his own hands, won't it arise suspicion? Even if you do it flawlessly your weakness will be used against you."

You're the type of guy who wants to do it by yourself if it concerns someone so close to you, psychologically speaking even though I have never been with you.

"..."

"That's why you need an alibi. This princess is a perfect fit in helping you find some fitting alibi."

Before he could think more and decline me I said, "Besides, this princess wants to meet the Monk of Ashi."

"The King of Yi knows him better than I do."

"This one politely declines."

Not Emel.

For me, the Overlord is a mysterious man. He died before the story started. But now he is alive, and by intuition, he seems to know lots of things. Maybe that's also why I have those disturbing thoughts. Moreover, I prefer him rather than the protagonist. The vibe alone, I'll give this man a ten out of ten. Although he is always silent, always observing me and watching me with his cold eyes there's no malice and hidden intention in his eyes. It's clear as crystal. Not as crafty as Emel. Even the way the ML stares I know there's something in his eyes as if I am dancing in his palms.

I lamented. This Overlord feels better than him. There's more benefit if I'm with this guy but dammit, Emel just announced marrying me instead of engagement first. The Emperor agreed and we'll leave for eight days. Fvck. Even escaping is 50/50. Suddenly, the Overlord changed his gaze. When I looked in the same direction and saw nothing I look back at him who is still looking at the bamboo grooves.

After a while, I saw a form...

The form of the protagonist. Boomer.

I stand up and quickly bowed at the Overlord as a way to say goodbye before slowly meeting Emell, bowing with a slight smile.

"Greetings, King of Yi."

"Ah, it seems this King is too late to join the both of you."

He didn't ask the reason why we met and I didn't care to tell him either.

"This King really can't impede the two of you from meeting each other huh?"

I frowned. That sounds ambiguous. More so why would you prevent us from meeting her? It's not like I'll really plan something dangerous...

"You're thinking too much."

The Overlord told him and walk away leaving the both of is standing face to face with each other.

"Well at least bid us a good night farewell!"

The King of Yi chuckled before he turned back to me. "Fu Jian Yu never changed. How about my wife?"

How about me? Hey, I'm not the type of woman to cheat. If I did make out my mind after seeing him I wouldn't have returned to you.

"He accompanied me lest this princess would get lost."

It's my first time in here anyway even if I am part of the Imperial Family. Scratch that, even if I have the blood of the royal family.

"Do you know this is the Overlord's palace?"

"No."

"No?"

Yes, no. It's a guess tho.

He suddenly pulled me closer.

"What, what is it?"

"It's husband. If it's possible let's have the wedding procession tomorrow."

"Are you insane?"

Oh, shvt I spoke it out.

"Forgive me, what Li Jia Ying wants to s—"

Again, he just stopped me from speaking placing his finger on my lips grinning so, I smiled back.

"Yes, Jin Hai is probably insane."

"..."

"If you want help Bengong is here, can you not put some trust in your husband?"

Trust? You? If I was the female lead sure. But no can do.

"Indeed, it was my mistake to talk to him alone."

"That's why we'll be married tomorrow."

I chuckled keeping note his tone was the same when he announced that I'll be his betrothed to all the nobles and my father. It feels like I had fallen into his trap again. So stupid of me. I'll become officially retarded if this goes on.

"Husband, this wife will always look at you. So,"

I linked my arms to him gazing at his bottomless eyes.

Such an otherworldly appearance. I grinned.

"Li Jia Ying has a good reason, this one is sure husband will be very interested."