Chapter 41

In front of us, on the princess's balcony, the princess was standing with a forlorn expression. She was one step away from death such beauty makes one's heartache. Every maid was far away from her crying and begging for her to step down. When her eyes landed on both of us—scratch that, when her eyes landed on Ml her resolute look didn't waver. Instead, she smiled as if saying 'I knew you would come.'

"Is this princess unworthy to wed you?"

The King of Yi bowed, "It is this subject who's unworthy to wed the princess. This kind of lifestyle, this subject can never give you."

"This princess does not care about such opulence!"

"Why can't you understand that this princess just wants to grow old with you?"

Goodness look at that, what a strong conviction. Yet here I am wanting to gather some opulence for an escapade. It's different between being broke and being an RK. (A/N: Rick Kid.)

However, this princess is not like any other princesses who are used for politics she can marry someone she loves it's just that the one she wants doesn't feel the same way.

"I just want to be with you even if it means I'll be your concubine."

Princess Shangnie muttered but all of us can hear it.

"Daughter don't be like this."

Even the Emperor seems to be helpless. He then suddenly look at me, furious and filled with indignation. Then what's my next step? I trembled.

"I order you to show me your face!"

Erm.

"Your Majesty, please stay your anger. It was me and not my wife. Don't implicate her."

Stupid! Why do you have to interrupt me? I'm so excited about making another enemy aiya.

"I...I..."

I slowly and reluctantly remove it and looked at the Emperor.

A gasp could be heard from all around us before I look down and covered my face with the mask again as if it was a mistake looking frightened. That's enough right? Glancing at the princess, she was smiling sadly. Oh please, I would marry you in a heartbeat if I was a man.

Wait, no no. This is the moment she might jump.

"Help....help big sister! You play with sister! Look!"

"She's not playing!"

The Emperor roared. Ugh dude I know! I'm a fool I can't say go save her.

"Zhiyuan don't be stubborn! You alone are worthy for my daughter!"

The Emperor is very anxious about her daughter. Truly genuine in voicing his concern. He stepped forward.

"Daughter please step down. Zhiyuan! Don't let me force you the Imperial Seal."

"Father, if you do force him I'll blame you for my death."

The princess's dress fluttered. Her eyes only gaze at Ml as if he wants to hear his answer. One of her feet started to go behind her.

"Daughter, this...just step down... This man..."

"Don't make a step forward or you might catch me in twisted limbs."

"Daughter!"

Sigh. Where was the rational woman I'd seen a glimpse of before? I just don't understand people with immense love for the other party. Can't a second chance not be available for you, princess? Why is the world so meaningless to someone that is so smitten when there's more to see if you broaden your horizon? Sigh.

"Husband..."

I tugged his clothes. Oi, say something first. You're just so calm standing there.

Instead, he holds my hand squeezing it softly, "This King will never marry anyone else in this lifetime and knows his sin. This subject is prepared to accept any punishment that will be given."

"If that's how it is, then,"

Princess Shangnie laughed. Her expression was that of seriousness turning her attention to the ground that can't be seen from our angle.

Guess I have to risks to gain something. Even knowing that she'll truly commit suicide for you, the daughter of the Emperor, who loves you dearly and is a great beauty. Despite that, you still stand firm with your decision. I really can't understand your aim.

"Beauty! Li Jia Ying will jump with you too!"

Before anyone could grab me I harshly snatched my hand back from Ml's hold and ran to her, making sure to slip past Ml's grasp who tried to catch me. My eyes narrowed seeing how one of her feet froze mid-air. This is my chance! Even if you hate me for taking your position you're still indispensable. Dying so early just for love? Nah.

"Stop her!"

"The princess will fall quick!"

"Li Jia Ying!"

'Let's have a deal.'

I whispered hugging her as we stand at the edge before turning back to my usual state and pulling her back with me. The view a second ago would be a good spot for me to...bungee jump.

"You playing? Let's jump! Jump! Jump!"

I jubilantly told her carefully minding my steps and holding her hand as if begging for candy.

"You..."

Princess Shangnie's gaze widens. I grinned widely as if affirming what she just heard.

"You jump, we both jump? We fall, deal?"

The King of Yi quickly grabbed me and the Emperor was fast enough to pull her daughter before she could recover from being appalled gazing in daze in my direction. "What do you say?"

"This woman...how dare she... Guards! Take this wretched person out and beat her!"

"Emperor! Please forgive my wife's indiscretion. She doesn't know what she's doing. Let me be punished instead."

"You...you...how dare you defy me time and time again because of this woman!"

"So what if she has good looks? She's just a fool! How will she help you?!"

The Emperor pointed his finger at him in fury. On the other hand, I hid behind Ml cheering for the Emperor. Great, I'm at your side, great sir. Keep up the good work.

"Enough father. This princess needs to be by herself."

Her words made the Emperor startled before a trace of joy and relief passed his eyes as well as the servants.

"What? No! What if you recklessly stand there again?"

"Then have one maid to guard me. Please leave me be."

"Good. Good. Then assist your princess well. "

The Emperor turned to us.

"And you, leave while I'm still restraining my ire. Do your official work at your place. Don't come here until this Emperor says so."

Ml bowed, "Thanking His Majesty and the Princess's benevolence. This subject and his wife won't forget this kindness."

"Scram!"

The Emperor bellowed.

"This subject obeys."

Only when we were inside the palanquin and out of the palace did I breathe a sigh of relief. Fudge, that was short yet intense. I don't even want to face the Emperor directly. But he isn't scarier than my father, the Emperor so I think it was manageable.

"Hah."

Being near the monarch just made me feel on edge. Come on, I still have a heart for being a shut-in introvert even if I have a smiling mask before I came here. Never did I stand near a person with authority such as the Emperor who is like a president.

"My wife is good at convincing people."

"It was necessary."

"It was not."

"For you to jump?"

Why do I sense anger from you ah? If you hadn't been that indifferent I wouldn't do that and just talk to her more comfortably. Hayst.

"Yes."

"You could have fallen in an accident. What if she pushed you? Women are conniving."

"I just felt she won't."

You know and you pretend to not care? It was a gamble that could have exposed my secret on the spot.

"..."

"Men shouldn't participate in women's brawls."

Although it wasn't a brawl it's not hard to understand a woman's feelings, especially for a person like him who isn't low at EQ. The good thing about him is he is not like the common male leads who are blockheads in terms of love. No, he even uses his charms and the feelings women have for him to smoothly get his way out.

"Alright."

"You're quick to agree."

It's frightening. He might be working his brain cells to plan something.

"Men should listen to their wife lest massive fury will befall on one's household."

"..."

I'll just ignore him. I don't dare act as a battered wife.

Being away from the events that were written in the novel was what I've always wanted. There are too many schemes that will happen that I dare not try to cooperate with. Often speaking so deceptively always makes my head hurt. The Ml's country feels better. However, this guy still has the male lead halo and his authority is nearly second to the Emperor ignoring the princes. What worries me is although we left the main setting of the novel, this guy is still the ML. If it follows us here, there will be more rice on my plate even before I could finish it in half.

Still, when I'm bored I would always wonder what my fellow earthlings are doing right now. What trouble did they create? How was their tongue fight? And... How's the Overlord's progress? The overlord...

Reminiscing on our small chats and the last time I gave him back his signet I wonder how things are going on with him now. Such an independent yet lonely person. Agh. Now I'm thinking about his eyes. They're so pretty I want to gauge them out. Never mind, admiring a male aesthetic while I'm beside my perceptive 'husband' is not good.

I should just close my eyes and think about sheeps. My mind is always swirling, too many thoughts that never ceased to let me truly have peace of mind.

"Lean on me."

I smiled.

"It's better if Li Jia Ying sleeps like this."

This palanquin can let me sleep in a fetal position. There are additional soft cushions than before. This ride was better than the previous one. Such a thoughtful protagonist.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, this is much better."

Yeah. Let's just keep this kind of status quo for now.