Chapter 13

Chapter 13 I want to look away but I can't do that because she's the queen, not just who's who. Lady Ling." Pim said that my side was slightly kicked so I went back to trance and immediately nodded before smiling at the queen who was still looking. I thought he would look away from me after I greeted him but he was still looking at me and started walking towards me. "Pim, why is he approaching me, s-do you think he knows me?" I was still mad at Pim but he couldn't answer because the queen was already in front of me. dear Queen.. before I bowed to her to greet her.Lady Ling …" She smiled in response so I was surprised. Y-you know me dear Queen?" My kinds of promises are growing. Of course. I saw you the day the dear king came back here to the palace. The queen mother mentioned to me that she brought you here to the palace. You are her gift to her son to be her second wife, right?" He said modestly and elegantly. I was surprised by what he said but I just rode. I get it that Argus's mother is making up story to explin my existence here in the palace. "Ah-- she's real, dear queen." I just smiled in agreement. "Then it's nice to meet you." He was still smiling so I took courage and asked. Ahmm your highness, h-doesn't it affect you to know that the palace will be your king's second wife?" I asked a few questions but he just smiled before walking over and heading to the gazebo that was just next to us. He sat there before he looked at me so I followed and sat down as well. Between us there was a round table where the tea that had just arrived was placed. You know Lady Ling, as a queen not having a king of other wives is what I fear because I know very well that will happen. The king needs many wives to give him princes and princesses for the next generation of this empire. All I have to fear is that he will have the love, time and attention of his other wife and not me. " He made a strong promise so I drank tea when he said that before he smiled again. Don't worry, I'm not saying it's possible for that to happen to you dear king because he didn't personally choose you to marry him. So I don't have to worry that he will fall for you. In fact, even though Gi disappeared here in the palace for a long time, we grew to know each other. We didn't even have a relationship because it was forbidden then but I know we have a place in each other's hearts. That's why being her queen is her dream. I love everything, and now that it's happened, I'm so happy. " He made a long speech and I could see the joy in his eyes. You Lady Ling, is this the life you dreamed of?" He later turned to me after he drank tea. The truth of that is your highness, entering this palace to be the king's second wife is not the life I dreamed of but it is the life I chose even though I know it is difficult and complicated." My answer. Our royal wives' lives are really hard especially if you are still the queen, but if this is the life you dream of you will be happy even if it is sometimes sad. Just like me, I feel so sorry yesterday because it was wedding day I was with the man I loved but it was replaced by sadness. Our wedding night but he didn't come even though I waited for him all night. " I could see the sadness in his eyes but he also smiled and spoke again. But I'm fine. As a queen I shouldn't prioritize my personal emotions over trivial things. I understand why she didn't come to me last night, maybe she was busy studying the state problems she had to take care of. as soon as possible. As queen and her husband I have nothing else to do but to understand and comprehend her above all else. " He made a long speech in a gentle and light voice. After that he drank tea. Truly you love the dear king your highness." I only said that because I didn't know what to say or how I should feel about what he was saying. I was quite stunned by the things she said. Of course Lady Ling. Why not, she's my dream and now that I've achieved her, I'll do everything to take care of her. And to do that, I won't give her a reason to dislike me or to feel I'm not what she needs "Patience Lady Ling, that's what I have to have as queen." He made a serious promise but there was still a trace of joy in him. I haven't spoken yet. I just smiled at him before drinking tea. So you Lady Ling, you must also learn to endure especially and you will be the second wife of the dear king. I am sure apart from you being the only mother of the king's children you have no other duty here in the palace. And because That's when I know we won't have a problem. " He smiled again. I swallowed first before I covered him with a forced smile. Hey, we're just getting to know each other but I've already told you so many stories. I'm sorry." He didn't say anything.it doesn't matter what your highness is. I'm honored to be able to talk to you dear queen." I'm fine with that. Looks like we'll be good friends Lady Ling." I was a little taken aback by what he said so he looked at me. Is there a problem Lady Ling?" W-you don't have your highness. I'll be happy if we can be friends with your highness." I reply. Good! Then when you have been appointed as the imperial noble consort of the dear king, you can now go to my palace to visit me. We can also go around the inner palace together." He still enjoys the statement. I couldn't think of anything to answer so I just nodded.Then I'll expect that. Khut, let's go and I'll take care of something else." He turned to his helper so he immediately supported him upright. "Until again, Lady Ling." He turned to me again so Pim immediately supported me before we bowed after her. He left then. I followed him with my gaze. I just sighed and sat back in my seat before. She's so intimidating but also virtuous. Her positive and warm heart just moved me and I don't know what should I do nor think about her now. The days just passed quickly with me spending my days with my new hobbies which are planting and painting. I have just inspired by the things inside my palace. I have a nature friendly palace at the same time very artistic and scenic environment. Aside from those I am also preparing for my upcoming appointment as an imperial noble consort. I know in my speech, walking, and in my actions I still have a lot to change especially and I have already faced and talked to the queen face to face and she has everything. Beauty, elegance, passion and benevolence. I saw in her all the qualities that those who are worthy to be the king's wives should possess as stated in the royal rules and etiquettes book given to me by Argus. Being unique and having my own style is good but I thought I should also just make an effort to study the qualities that a royal wife should possess. That's why I also trained all week with Pim's help.My installment day is approaching and the next day it will be. At night I could not sleep again. First things first, my installation is open. Second, Argus hasn't come back yet. Argus, why aren't you there yet. I don't know what to do." I even promised myself when I heard an announcement from the gate of my palace. "The dear king has returned!" Its a loud shout. "Lady Ling, the dear king, there you are!" Pim was happy to promise me that I was very careful with my hair and my clothes so that I could see if everything was fine with me. After that I went to the veranda of my palace and waited there. Just as he was lowering his palanquin carriage, he was looking at me while smiling. He headed towards me and stopped in front of me. "Your Majesty, welcome back. I am pleased with your successful return here to the palace." I greeted him with a long smile before bowing. He's Just smiling to me brightly but curiously. He may be wondering what I did. Well, I didn't call him Argus this time. Later he called his assistant. Mai Pong, please enter all my offerings for Lady Ling." He promised and his servants immediately obeyed."Let's go inside." He was mad at me so I followed him. He went straight to my room so I followed him there. Since Pim was busy assisting the king's servants I closed the door. As soon as I closed the door, I was surprised when I looked back at him. He's standing right in front of me and he immediately grabbed me tightly by the waist and hugged me with a passionate kiss on the lips. I could feel his excitement so I let him do what he wanted to do even without words. I responded to the kiss. I also reciprocated by kissing wrapping my hands around his waist. I miss you Sab." He whispered to my ear before he slightly bit it. He then kissed me on my temple and then he landed his soft thirsty lips onto my forehead, my cheeks, and on my nose before he goes back to my lips that he even bit slightly so I smiled. I have brought you gifts that you'll be using tomorrow on your installation day. I know that that installation doesn't mean anything great cuz you will be installed as my second wife but I want it to turn into something special instead." He whispered in between our lips and that's why I smiled against his lips. " What are those gifts?" I whispered back. You'll know later but first, let me open my very own gift first." He stubbornly promised before he kissed me again and began undressing me. My robe just fell on the floor and everything else.Oh Lady Ling, and this dress given to you by the dear king is really suitable for you. Made of expensive materials and amazing gold embroidery and decorations. Now that you are wearing a costume for an imperial noble consort, you are more beautiful than queen Kirah. " Pim chattered as he put on the dress that was one of the gifts from Argus that was brought here to green hill last night. I was just staring at myself from the gigantic mirror in front of me and I can't explain what I feel. I'm so happy to see myself in a glamorous fine clothing but at the same time shocked because it feels like I am looking at someone else: a rebirth of myself. "Lady Ling, I've fixed your clothes, you can sit down so I can fix you and your hair." He smiled before he led me to the chair in front of my dresser. Oh, I'm sure no one at the later festival will not notice and stare at you, not even Queen Kirah. You made it beautiful and your costume suits you. It would be nice to be the first impression of the people here in the palace of you as an imperial noble consort. " Pim smiled and was even more excited as he fixed my hair. One of Argus's gifts to me are accessories. The others are paintings, artifacts and books that I have to read. And of course, one of the best is the dress that I am wearing right now for my installation as the emperial noble consort. Pim …" I said later before I lifted my face to look at him from the mirror. Lady Ling, here I am." He immediately responded.W-well I be okay? Ah- I mean, s-do you think everything will be fine when I'm an imperial noble consort? " I seriously promise. Of course Lady Ling. The truth is, everything will be better when it's an imperial consort because you will be free to move here in the palace, you can be with the king anytime and anywhere else he wants. " She smiled in response. that's what I'm worried about Pim." There was concern in my voice so he frowned. What do you mean?" D-do you remember what the dear queen said when we talked in the garden last time? She said she would have no problem with the king's other wife as long as she had the king's attention and love. After my appointment today, the king will be more free to summon or be with me whenever he wants. Do you understand what I mean Pim? " I promise gently and seriously. Lady Ling, do you think that when the king devotes his attention and time to you, your relationship with the dear queen will not be good because he may be jealous or envious of you?"I'm not worried that he might get angry, all I can think about is the grief he'll feel when he sees his beloved king can't give him what he wants." But Lady Ling, in this palace, being noticed and given the king's attention is also your right as an imperial consort. You will not be at fault for the dear queen by any chance. " I just don't want to have another enemy here inside the palace, especially the queen like the ones I see in my country of origin. Someone taller than you is not a fun enemy. Especially since I'm not used to living like this. There will be no tweaking or plotting. " I promise reason to frown at him.po? What are you saying Lady Ling? " He was confused so I just gave him a smile. Nothing. It is a way of fighting my country in the name of love. " I was still naughty but he was still staring at me. It's okay and let's get dressed, I don't want the people here in the palace to be slow and late to be the first impression on me." When I said that, Pim just nodded before he helped me to my feet."Your palanquin is waiting outside the palace." he promised more. Even before the gate of my king's palace where many people were waiting, the king, and other royalties were waiting I took a deep breath first. Lady Ling, I'll call you to come in." Later, Pim spoke to me. I just smiled at him sparingly before nodding. I arranged my seat on the palanquin carriage so that I would be presentable in the eyes of the people. To Be Continued…