Back In Time (The Reincarnation of the Cruel Concubine)
The same face
The sun was already inclined to return to the contest, and the pavilions prepared for the Ming Empire entourage were getting unexpected guests. The maids and bodyguards became excited instantly, not to mention that their two maids had not yet awakened from their slumber. They were busy preparing a simple welcome. It is a tradition that the host will welcome his guests one by one and exchange gifts. The exchange of gifts has been agreed not to be done in public to avoid differences that end in disharmony, the coronation of the emperor this time will be held with a very grand and festive folk party. So that invited guests from various empires attended and welcomed the new emperor. This afternoon, the emperor, empress and the imperial crown prince of the host came to visit. They all could not wait to meet the lovely youngest daughter. Wu Li Mei used to be very famous for her beauty, elegance and intelligence. They were naturally curious how their daughter's face after a dozen years had not met.
Dayang Yi was caught in the room, on the bed Wu Li Mei was sleeping because of fatigue during the trip. The lady-in-waiting knocked on the door of Wu Li Mei's room, located a little far away from Emperor Zhou's room, the pavilion was quite spacious and had many rooms. “Your Majesty? Are you awake?” dayang Yi asked half-screaming.
“Your Majesty? You heard me.”
“Your Majesty? Are you awake? There are important guests who come to visit.”
Dayang Yi pressed his ear against the door, and faintly heard Wu Li Mei calling out to him. Without waiting any longer the woman immediately entered and faced the lord. “Greetings, Your Grace. Please prepare yourself, since the Hang Empire has come to greet you. There is your father and mother who can't wait to meet you.”
“What?!”
“Yes, Your Grace. They've been waiting for the pavilion hall.”
Wu Li Mei's eyes were perfectly rounded, this fast? He had just woken up from sleep and had to meet them. The concubine was pounding, she was nervous about what would happen after this. Meeting the parents of the owner of the body that he did not remember at all how he looked and behaved, he really did not know anything about this place. Wu Li Mei only complied as a few ladies-in-waiting came to prepare it, replacing hanfu and giving it a simple makeup. If they've come, it means they can't wait any longer.
“Honey Yi?” call Wu Li Mei.
“Ya, Your Majesty?”
“Do they know I fell into the lake and lost my memory?”
Dayang Yi seemed to think for a moment then nodded, “It looks like your father and mother know about it, Your Majesty. The palace always sends letters about your situation to the Hang Dynasty every month. Of course everything that happens to you has been written correctly there. What's the matter, Your Majesty? Is something wrong?”
The concubine shook her head, “Nothing, I just feel guilty for forgetting them. Even after arriving here, I do not remember a single memory with them, Dayang Yi.”
“Please do not be sad, Your Majesty. I'm sure they'll understand your situation, you're their dearest daughter no matter what.”
A deep sigh from Wu Li Mei rang out, he stared at the reflection of himself in the mirror that was deliberately brought. “Since yesterday you and the emperor have always said that I am a dear child, dear princess, am I really so dear?”
“Sure, Your Grace. You are greatly loved by the Hang.” Empire Reply Dayang Yi confirmed.
“I'm sorry if anything goes wrong, Your Majesty. Limitations of knowledge I cannot remember many things, but as I recall, your father is Emperor Wu Zhang Hao and your mother is Empress Liu Yang Li. To your brother, I only know the name of the crown prince, Wu Zhen.”
Wu Li Mei just nodded her head, she got up and immediately walked gracefully out of her room. Their name was, obviously the concubine did not remember, but surely they would understand the circumstances. Hopefully nothing bad will happen, and hopefully it all goes well. Step by step it felt heavy and thrilling, several times he stole a glance if only the emperor came to his rescue. Wu Li Mei took a deep breath as the door of the pavilion hall opened, there were several people in fine clothes and the crown of the emperor sat there while conversing. They instantly realized Wu Li Mei's presence then smiled brightly looking at her.
“It...” Wu Li Mei froze in place, there was a feeling that appeared without cause after seeing them. Both of her eyes were heating up and the concubine was just pecking on the spot.
The beautiful woman touched his chest, the crazy heartbeat stopped being replaced by a burning longing. Wu Li Mei never thought she would see those faces again, all the questions filled her mind. Is the parallel world true? If so, are they the father and mother of Marissa Darwanti, or are they reincarnated, or are they different people with the same face?
All this felt very confusing, Wu Li Mei reluctantly approached and chose to remain silent in her place. His gaze was blankly staring at the three people, their faces were exactly the same as the faces of the people Risa used to know. Emperor Wu's face was the same as his father's, the empress's face was the same, just that the crown prince's face was the same as his cousin's. “How are they here too?” wu Li Mei's.
“What's up, great concubine. Come here and greet them!” said Emperor Zhou who had already greeted the host.
“What Mei-mei is sick? Or is he still exhausted?” empress Liu Yang Li asked, an old woman of the same age as the queen mother with a radiant peaceful face.
“Sorry, Your Grace. Looks like Mei’er is trying to recall about her family. Please be advised that Wu Li Mei's health is disrupted after drowning in the lake.” Said Emperor Zhou full of guilt, initially of course the two parents Wu Li Mei was very angry to hear that. But looking at the state of the princess, it really did look pitiful.
Liu Yang Li got up and stepped closer, the woman was unable to hold back her tears looking at Wu Li Mei, the dearest princess who looked sad. “My daughter?” call him.
“Oh my daughter, what happened to you.” Empress Liu Yang Li touched the princess's stiff face, Wu Li Mei was still the same as the last time they met, and it was already a dozen years ago. Physically, Wu Li Mei was indeed still the same and looked fine, but her soul was empty. “Mei-may, do you remember mom?”
“Mother?”
“You remember me?”
“I'm not sure, but I remember mom's face.” Wu Li Mei replied.
Wu Li Mei's tears dripped along with her mother's warm embrace for her, she submerged her face in the warm of the embrace and cried out. A miss? Of course he misses them, regardless of whether they are his parents or just the same face, but they can be the antidote to that longing.
