168 Contradiction

The Emperor sat down in his study waiting for Lei Yong to arrive. 

He had arrived at his palace a while ago, feeling irritated and worn out. Then a servant from the royal study came to inform him that apparently Lei Yong was still waiting there and refused to leave despite the servants urging him to leave. He insisted on waiting there until the Emperor was able to see him. And so, the Emperor made a concession and asked for him to be brought to his palace.

The Emperor sighed, he was very tired. Lei Xing made him...tired, his heart was heavy and her pale face and red eyes were stuck in his mind, which only made him feel even worse.

{...Is she crying now?... If it hurt her, then why did she-...}

The Emperor sighed again and massaged his head.

{...She's the most confusing, most difficult person I've ever met...I don't understand her...}