Back In Time (The Reincarnation of the Cruel Concubine)
The emperor and the scheming empress
The feast would not stop until seven days and seven nights, and the empire was rejoicing in welcoming the new leader and the new reign. The accompanying music was still loud when the day was getting late, Wu Li Mei wanted to go back and rest. His entire body felt extremely tired and needed to sleep, not to mention the heavy hanfu and the multi-tiered konde stitch that tormented his head. Wu Li Mei was still holding back from being upset instead of playing after the sudden meeting involving him, he should have already returned together with the emperor, he should have, but the mother instead asked him to join in a tea banquet that was only attended by nuclear families only.
Unfortunately, a few minutes after they clumped without talking, both parents agreed to go back and rest. Wu Li Mei could only fall silent in a meeting that did not at all describe the warmth of the family, beside her Wu Xien Li sat with a stiff face full of vengeance, everyone put on tired faces except Wu Zhen and his empress. The happy smile was as if it did not fade from their faces, “I heard that sister Mei-mei had a bad thing, drowned in the lake and lost her memory, is that really?” yu Xie Yang asked empathically, but Wu Li Mei did not feel any sincerity from him at all.
“You must have had some tough days, no, I'm sorry for that. I didn't want to eat my food two days after hearing the news, really Mei-mei, I'm sorry for you. I always pray to the gods that you are always blessed.” He continued kindly, the friendliness that sounded quite irritating. The empress seems to be too excessive in delivering her condolences.
“Times, go home to Hang Country, this palace is also your home Mei-mei, you do not need to feel condolences just because your brother is currently the emperor.”
Wu Li Mei smiled wryly, trying to open her heart to that family. “Thank you brother, but I also have my own life there-”
“What's unhappy life for, Mei-may?” sidelines the fiery empress, “You are only a concubine when you are the imperial princess, while Brother Wu Xien Li. is married by a vile and greedy emperor. Oh, your fate is very poor. Shouldn't you be looking for a much happier life than accepting that bitter destiny, if only I could share the luck, I would have
“Switch.” His Wu Xien Li.
“Sister, what are you talking about?!” the empress directly reprimanded him, but Wu Xien Li was not at all daunted. His gaze was sharp and cold looking at the now enthroned sister, Wu Zhen, that man was no less keen to return that gaze. Wu Li Mei was able to deduce how the state of this family used to be full of competition and there was absolutely no warmth. Those two pairs of eyes had answered everything, the grudges and fury seeped into the deepest veins.
Wu Xien Li clenched both his hands until his knuckles were printed clearly, “Just take care of your own affairs, and never interfere about my life. All of you, especially you and your mother are murderers, so never be proud of that miserable life.”
“Hahahaha..” The sound of laughter came shortly after Wu Xien Li finished his sentence, Wu Li Mei simply kept silent and watched them laugh discordantly and insipidly. The laughter was like a triumphant laughter, but it was more like a void laugh. "Everything requires sacrifice, only the strongest will survive."
“You're right, Wu Xien Li. Life is so sad, especially your life. You're still very lucky because my mother and I didn't kill you either, or, you should have just died.” Wu Zhen spoke vilely, determining one's life and death without burden and shame. This seemed to justify what was told by Emperor Zhou during the coronation, some facts that he did not believe now justifies his own story.
“I am truly sorry to have returned to this land, the land of birth that became the dark story of my life. Compared to precisely this damned, I would rather live with a vile and greedy emperor my entire life.”
“And you choose the right choice Xien Li, if you still stay here then you will die sooner or later.” Reply Wu Zhen, “I am happy to separate your head from his body.”
“Cih! You murderer, shameless, live in this damned place.” Wu Xien Li got up with a flushed face, his breathing was stingy and he stomped his steps out of the room. Leaving behind the three people who were staring at his departure with different expressions.
Truly, Wu Li Mei did not want to get involved in any matter at all, especially her mother and her own brother, Wu Zhen. It has been instrumental in the family's destruction, the murder of crown prince Wu Zhang and the madness that Wu Yang Hao suffered. There must be many more unrecorded victims to reach the highest point, a peak of power that became the most respected symbol. Emperor like a god, his word is the absolute thing to do, even the people also worship their emperor because they believe that the leaders are the drops of gods. But in reality it is not so, all are very far from the peaceful behavior of a god.
“Your Majesty, we have arrived in front of the pavilion.” The chariot driver Wu Li Mei was riding managed to pull the woman from her daydream, he saw from the small window and it was true that her destination had arrived.
Wu Li Mei immediately descended, his presence greeted by Dayang Yi and Lu Yan, there was also Yang Zhe Yan and the emperor who were discussing something serious. After nodding, Yang Zhe Yan rushed off to carry out the orders of the emperor. Wu Li Mei was not willing to bother with Yang Jia Li's beloved commander, as long as he did not bother him, then he would not do anything to him either. The great concubine went straight to the emperor, “Salam, Your Majesty!”
“When will we return to Ming Country, Your Majesty? Isn't the coronation over, do we also have to wait until the party is over?”
“I and several other emperors have agreed to return for three more days, if you have to wait seven days it will take time. I didn't come for a vacation here, so if you want to stay longer, it's okay Mei’er.” Answer emperor.
“No, I'll come home. I want to go back to the palace immediately, I miss my pavilion and my children. I don't know how they are currently doing, hopefully Yang Jia Li doesn't do anything bad as long as I go.” Wu Li Mei continued to worry about those who were waiting for her return in the palace, especially these times would definitely be a good time for Yang Jia Li to launch his plan.
Emperor Zhou grabbed Wu Li Mei's shoulder and embraced her tightly, they walked together entering the small garden in the middle of the pavilion. There were many beautiful flowers and a small pond with very clear water. “Relax, wife. There's Commander Hao and the queen mother who will look after them.”
“Now, I just feel worried.” Reply Wu Li Mei wistfully. “Oh yes, I plan to bring some collection of books in my pavilion, is that okay? Because the book will probably be very much.” asked Wu Li Mei.
“No problem, Mei’er. Bring everything as you like, you can also bring anything for souvenirs. One day you will miss this country.”
“Yes, Your Grace. Emm... and there's one more.”
Emperor Zhou stopped his steps, staring at the beautiful face of the concubine that reflected the moonlight. The strands of hair that flew in the direction of the wind he slipped behind Wu Li Mei's ears. “Say!”
“I want to visit the city with you, can it?”
“Yes, it is easy, I will order eunuchs and Yang Zhe Yan to prepare for our visit. You want to ride a horse-drawn carriage or a stretcher?”
“Not, not that, Your Highness.” Wu Li Mei shook her head firmly, “Not by horse-drawn carriage or stretcher, not even by a lady-in-waiting or bodyguard. I want you to accompany me around as a commoner, not as an emperor.”
“You mean undercover?”
“Yes, there she is, disguised.”
The emperor seemed to be hesitating, thinking about the risks that would occur when they disguised themselves later. Moreover, this country is not his country, and they do not know what dangers might occur. Disguising is not difficult because they only need to dress like ordinary people and do things that are commonly done by people. Emperor Zhou wanted to refuse, but he was not to the heart of the enthusiastic Wu Li Mei.
The emperor nodded, “Alright, but--”
“Yeayy! Thank you, Your Majesty.” Wu Li Mei said happily, the woman immediately lowered her head and returned to her own room. He had to clean himself up and prepare his disguise tomorrow.
