Chapter 24

Chapter 24 Yeah." I stammered in response before smiling sparingly when he put the cup he was holding down on the table before he faced me. You seem spaced-out, are you perhaps thinking about something?" he asked before pulling the little hair that covered my cheek to my ear.no, I just remembered something but that doesn't matter anymore." My response was clear so he smiled as well. "Then do you know what is important at this moment?" he suddenly said before smiling mischievously so I frowned but also smiled because he squeezed my waist causing our bodies to stick together. "Uhmmm, aren't you going home to the dear queen or the consort tonight? I heard that the palace people were talking about them for being abandoned by the king… "I asked curiously before smiling stubbornly. Are you driving me away after a week of not seeing each other?" Of course not. I was just thinking about them- I couldn't finish what I was going to say when I was distracted because he tightened his grip on my waist before we stared at each other. Then his lips touched mine. "This is what matters now…" He said mischievously against my lips before releasing a sweet smile. He again touched me with small kisses on the forehead, on the nose, on the cheek and gently covered the angry lower lip. He bit it passionately causing me to gasp. That's when he entirely domineered my pitiful lips. With his naughty t*ngue within my mouth, he caressed my lips with his 'with all his might. We were starting to get wilder when we both stopped and turned around at the door because of Mr. Khut's voice. Dear king, I'm sorry but the Vice Premiere is outside the gates of the palace. Your presence is requested. " "Mr. Khut, I am busy here. Just tell me that tomorrow I will talk about whatever he wants to say- "" But dear king- "Mr. Khut cut short his promise to stop him as well. Do I have to repeat myself--" "My dear king, this is me, your Imperial General my dear brother. I just got back from a meeting regarding the looming dig-- ah an important thing in Siaonhong province. We would like to talk to you at Vice-Premiere. " Calm but serious broken promise by the familiar voice, Marro, that's why we were both stunned. The Prince is out there dear king. Maybe what he has to tell you is important-- " What they want to convey Imperial Consort Ling is really important, so I have to leave." He added to what I was saying so I bowed as a farewell and respect to him. He just looked me in the eyes again before slightly adjusting his royal suit and finally leaving me. I wouldn't have followed him but my feet seemed to follow him voluntarily and when he opened the door, Marro, who was kneeling with his one knee while holding his sword on his one hand, was exposed to us standing on the floor. When he felt the door open he looked up. "My dear king, Imperial Noble Consort Ling, good afternoon. I don't want to disturb you but I have something important to let you know. " He politely promised even though I could see his reluctance when he mentioned my name to greet me earlier. Argus immediately reached for his hand before tapping him lightly on his shoulder and then they smiled slightly at each other. Well my Imperial Noble Consort Ling, we will continue." Argus said goodbye while Marro gave me a bow. Argus even accompanied his brother who also accompanied him as they walked away.I just took a deep breath as the look delivered them. 3rd Person's POV In the king's hall, the officials of the empire gathered because of political issues that same afternoon. "Your Majesty, the Baoluan Clan has entered the city of Guandong and is marching to cross the border of our empire tomorrow morning. It can only take them three days to reach Shaondong province because it is the closest to the border. " Reporting by Prince Ri. "Prince Ri is right dear king, many of our soldiers have now gone to Guandong to help in the ongoing war and many of them have already died and the others have been captured by the Baoluan Clan." The Vice Premier added. "The Baoluan Clan is too strong, the Guandong city government will not be able to stop them and even if some of our soldiers go there to help, they will not succeed. The Baoluan Clan is partnered with Lhiang State, the largest and strongest army that has conquered and occupied countless lands and kingdoms. " The king's promise was serious and concerned. "He is a very dear King so the Grand Empire has already sent a message for our solidarity with them because the Baoluan Clan will soon enter us when they conquer the kingdom of Guandong." "Then I instruct the generals of the first to fourth districts of the empire to go to Guandong. They will bring five thousand soldiers each to join the army of the Grand Empire. " My dear king will follow. Now I will gather them so that we can prepare for our departure tonight- "Prince Ri could not continue what the king would say to cut him off. You're not coming." He promised seriously. what? But I am the general of the empire, why should I not come? " Prince Ri, just leave this mission to the general of each district and come to the empire first." But Your Majesty, the condition of our soldiers is dangerous. I shouldn't get lost there with them. Please, my dear king, allow me to accompany our servants. " Prince Ri promised again before kneeling in front of his brother followed by the other officers. Dear Prince Ri is right, you have to allow him." They promised once more while kneeling before the king. It just turned to Prince Ri before speaking.Didn't you hear what I said. The Baoluan Clan is there and their army is very dangerous. It is also not clear whether Lhiang State will join this war but what if it does. Life is dangerous"My dear king, I know as that younger brother that you are very worried about me but as that imperial general, if anyone first lands on the battlefield from this empire, I deserve it. " And if there are any warriors who will be caught lifting their legs to leave the same place, I deserve it! Dear king, this is my duty as chief general of this empire. Dear king, I want to be a watchdog that can only reach the gates of the empire and hide inside when there is an enemy. I want to be an eagle, fly high and seize the pinnacle of success by fulfilling my duties as chief general. Only then can I say that I am a chief general of this empire. "Prince Ri's every word was calm but passionate, so the king did nothing more. The next day the Queen called a meeting in the hall of the Golden Palace, her palace. Even though Imperial Noble Consort Ling did not know the reason, he decided to attend because that was the order of the dear queen. He has no right to disobey there. Even before entering the queen's hall, he knew that Consort Xiao was inside because he saw Nam then enter inside. SABINA'S POV Hey, here is the b*tchesang leech. I'm sure he's told many lies in front of the dear queen! " Pim's promise was frustrating but I hushed her. Pim, maybe someone can hear you. Remember we are not at the green hill palace so you can talk like that hmm? " My weak and modest promise caused him to nod. sorry dear Imperial Consort, I couldn't control my feelings." That's okay. Let's just go inside and maybe they've been waiting for a while. " I just promised and we proceeded to enter when I was a little stopped because Lady Lawana was there. As I approached Consort Xiao and Lady Lawana stood up to bow in respect of me. At the same time, their assistants knelt down. "Imperial Noble Consort Ling, have a nice day." Their voices were modest and respectful at the same time. I just motioned for them to sit down before I continued walking towards my seat which was near the queen. Even before I sat down, I bowed to greet the queen. "Good morning to you Dear Queen." I modestly but elegantly promised before sitting down. He only nodded slightly in response to me. As the Queen of this empire, it is my duty to maintain and maintain order in the entire imperial harem because I will be the one to upset the dear king when I do not do my duty properly. This is why I have called you to this meeting. " He started calmly before turning to Lady Lawana. Lady Lawana, maybe you are not a full Consort yet but that will also happen in a few days so you are here now. Also, you have to attend this meeting because you are the cause of the bad things happening inside the palace. Even if you haven't become a full -fledged Consort, it seems like you're just messing around. How come when you're a full -fledged Consort, your horns might get bigger and wider. " The dear queen ejaculated continuously and without restraint to Lady Lawana whose eyes were red again and did not speak to defend herself. I wanted to answer but I had to keep quiet because the queen was not asking for my opinion. What Lady Lawana, don't you have a mouth to speak or defend yourself? Or maybe everything I said is true. " The queen's sarcastic promise.Dear queen, am I not telling you, when in front of the dear king and you it is kind but the truth is she is a bad woman!" Consort Xiao responded. Lady Lawana just looked at me so I told her to speak to defend herself through my eyes but she slightly shook her head saying no. Then I will convey to the dear king everything I know about the misunderstanding of the three of you. After that, it will be up to him to decide whether he will still make you his Consort or not and just throw you back to the seams of my empire where your low-class behavior is appropriate. " The queen concluded that Consort Xiao immediately added even without being asked. "Dear queen, that is the best thing you can do. To tell the dear king that the woman who will be his next consort is an animal behavior and only chaos is brought to the palace. " "What do you think Imperial Noble Consort Ling. You haven't spoken yet. " After a while, the Queen gently turned to me. Dear queen, if you ask my opinion on this matter, I will say my opinion." I started calmly when he arranged to sit in front of me. Dear queen, I do not agree with what you want to do, especially since Lady Lawana has not done anything wrong to any of the things you mentioned. He is also not the one who owns the traits mentioned by Consort Xiao- " And are you saying I'm lying Imperial Noble Consort Ling ?!" Consort Xiao answered me immediately so I turned to him."Consort Xiao, I'm not saying anything like that but I want to ask you, where did you see the behaviors you mentioned and you seem to know very well about them." He was just stunned by the palm that I immediately noticed so I turned my back on him and turned to the queen."Dear queen, I am not saying that Lady Lawana is innocent, but I am also not saying that there is. Maybe it would be better for you to investigate the disturbances first before you decide to report it all to the king. My suggestion is to get the correct and appropriate answers, not the three of us to get information because maybe one of us will wash his hands and not tell the truth. "And what's your suggestion?" Dear queen, the places where the first and second time we had a fight took place are bright and humane. I know you know what I want to convey, my dear queen. " I calmly promise. "Then I will investigate it carefully. I will find and summon the people who witnessed the riots that took place between the three of you. " But dear queen, the information you are going to investigate is not from the three of us but from one of us with the idea of how to conduct your investigation. How did I get Imperial Noble Consort Ling to talk to the people who witnessed what really happened to us and bribed them to keep me away because I know those two are on the same side. " Consort Xiao protested so I smiled which was immediately noticed by the queen.Why are you smiling like that Imperial Noble Consort Ling?" he promised but I turned to Consort Xiao."Consort Xiao, I wonder why you are aware of such activities, maybe you have already done them?" My sarcastic language caused her to suddenly stand up because of the queen's reaction to what I said. "Dear queen, it's not like that. Imperial Noble Consort Ling is wrong in thinking. I can't do such a thing! " The dear queen just looked at him before sighing. Don't worry, I know that. Well, I'm going to the king's palace because he needs me there. I will only call another meeting after my investigation. " After he said that, I got up and said goodbye first to leave. Lady Lawana immediately followed me for fear of being left there with Consort Xiao who then seemed to be staring at her chair. When Pim and I got home to the palace we just continued to tidy up our vast garden with the servants of the green hill palace. In the evening I received a message from the dear king. He allegedly summoned me to his palace. To Be Continued…