The Death of the Evil Empress

73. Let me Love You

Hana turned her head why it was like someone was staring at her, Mother looked at Hana giving the code by twitching her forehead. 'What's up? Oh there's Prince Zhang's inner Hana

"Greet Prince Zhang" Hana said with a smile.

Physician Ji and Audrey patted their foreheads, while Hang and Prince's eyes seemed unable to blink looking at Hana.

'Is something wrong?' inner Hana

"Bi.da.from" said Hang spontaneously.

"This is an angel" said Prince Zhang.

Hana immediately realized that she had forgotten to wear her veil. "A..I'll prepare lunch" said Hana awkwardly and left immediately.

But Hana's departure made the two men remain unblinked and stared where Hana disappeared.

Ahem

Until the voice of Physician Ji makes the spirit of consciousness both seem to return to its place.

"Ah.he.he is amazing sir. Mm...I mean my master's offer is amazing right a healer?" hang said while scratching his head.

"Ehem yes I think we should go, for the offer I hope that healer Ji will agree to it" Prince Zhang said as he opened his fan covering his nervousness. His heart was completely as if it stopped beating looking at an extraordinarily beautiful girl. Maybe that's why Hana and her mother wear a veil so as not to cause a stir. What a beauty she could not describe with words.

"Forgive us Prince Zhang it seems like you should stay here. It would be impolite if the grand guest left without any dishes. For us to entertain guests to strengthen the brotherhood. Is that Hana's mother?" said Physician Ji

"Yes you are right my husband. Excuse me for a moment, I'll help Hana in the kitchen." said Audrey as she headed for the kitchen.

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At the long-shaped dining table everyone sat face to face. Physicians Ji, Audrey, Hana and Fangyin sat to the right of the table while to the left of Prince Zhang, Hang, Chen long and Qiang. Hong Li and Jun refused to attend lunch together because they felt uncomfortable sitting at table with Prince Zhang.

They ate quietly and seemed to enjoy the dishes served. Prince Zhang said, "The cooking is very delicious." while glancing at Hana who now has her veil on and Hang begged her "True master, this cuisine is very delicious."

Physician Ji and Audrey smiled happily at the praise of Prince Zhang and Hang. But then Audrey realized Zhang's gaze on her daughter was unusual.

Similarly to Hana, feeling uncomfortable with Prince Zhang's repeated glances at her made Hana chimed in on the conversation "Actually the cuisine is just plain, this is just the Prince's usual home cooking. Eating with family makes it delicious. Isn't my husband?" hana said with a sweet smile looking at Chen long.

Uhuk

Chen long choked on hearing Hana call out to him like that. 'Is it because there is Prince Zhang and Hang here?' his inner self while glancing at Prince Zhang who was apparently staring at Hana.

"Yes my wife. Whatever you cook is always delicious for me." Chen long replied with a sweet smile. As a fellow man, Chen long knew that the Prince's gaze on Hana was like a man's gaze on his girl.

Hearing those words, Prince Zhang showed a look of disappointment. But then she said "Well I feel like I'm in the middle of a warm family. Does Miss Hana always cook food like this?"

Prince Zhang then held back his smile. Meaning right Hana and Chen long are not like husband and wife who in fact they just pretend. That means explaining if Hana never wanted to attract Chen long when they were newlyweds.

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When Night arrived as promised, Fangyin, Hana, Qiang and Chen long walked - the road together enjoying the night market. The celebration of the Coronation of the Empress on the 2nd day is still sucking the enthusiasm of the citizens. Fangyin suggested they should just split up so that the two of them could be open to each other and would meet again in 2 hours near the famous teahouse in the city center.

After taking a walk together with Qiang, Fangyin invited him to a bridge that was quite famous in that place. The Lonely Bridge is named after the place where it is completely deserted no one stops there. Only a few pedestrians passed by and passed there.

"Why is Fangyin here? Is this the Bridge of Loneliness?" qiang said astonished

"Why, brother?" ask Fangyin

"Didn't if there was a couple standing here, their soul mate would be short and bad again they wouldn't be a match."

"Sister believe?"

Qiang shook his head. It was just the old people's trust.

"Look at this very quiet place, many lush trees around it. There used to be frequent rape and even criminal acts in this place whose victims were girls. Therefore, it is likely that parents used to spread rumors so that no partner or even girls stop or pass by at night."

"That's true Fangyin."

Fangyin then turned around and looked at Qiang "Kak Qiang, I feel like big brother is avoiding me and like he is moving away from me. Is that true?"

"Ah..well yes indeed. I'm just ashamed of myself Fangyin. I'm an old man, married, failed and had a son that I never even knew where he was. Being close to you makes me feel unworthy when people around you match us." Said Qiang honestly. But Qiang's honesty made Fangyin laugh

H.ha.

"You're really funny Brother Qiang. You're mocking me or......"

"No Fangyin look at me. Is.." said Qiang holding Fangyin's shoulder. But then Qiang's speech came to a halt as Fangyin brushed Qiang's hand off his shoulder. And it made Qiang realize Fangyin did not have any feelings for him. The call tonight might just be Fangyin's wish for no misunderstanding between them. Until Qiang turned around, his feet would go away. He's so embarrassed.

"Are you going before I explain?" fangyin said stopping Qiang's steps.

"I don't want to be touched by a man who has no ties to me. That's my principle. Sis, I grew up forced as a hardworking girl. I was not a free man like you. I am a servant whose life depends on what his master says. When my sister became my master, I even poisoned her with both hands. I felt like a cruel girl who was willing to go any way just for my safety. When the pain hit my sister, I swore I would keep her company for the rest of my life to atone for that great sin. Now if people ask for love. Is that love? I don't even know what love is. Because I never thought of being able to love and be loved by someone." said Fangyin screamed with emotion until tears flowed in both eyes

"If you're embarrassed just because you've been married and lost a child, what about me? My past."

Qiang turned to face Fangyin his heart was slashed seeing the girl cry "Enough Fangyin. I can't see you crying. Both of our pasts are bitter. Let me love you so we can strengthen each other. Accept each other's shortcomings. I'll prove it immediately by proposing to you" Qiang assured Fangyin

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If a real man will prove his love through his seriousness without asking for evidence of strange love to his partner. Really no?