The Emperor's Prisoner

Episode 99's

Zhang Liu was about to ask the truth about Li Jihyun. About his first life as a murderer. Did I just ask? But that was the secret of the noble grand concubine. I better shut up. Moreover, I burned the paper without any remains, Zhang Liu's mind.

"Is there anything you want to ask?" li Jihyun asked resuscitated Zhang Liu's daydream. The man immediately shook his head.

"It's not important, your honor."

Li Jihyun's head looked up at the night sky. The full moon that was shining brightly seemed to be leaning towards the west. Marking the night getting late. "I must return immediately," Li Jihyun lowered her head to look at Zhang Liu.

"I will accompany your highness," Zhang Liu said, as Li Jihyun shakes.

"No need. I can do it myself," Li Jihyun refused making Zhang Liu sad. He lowered his gaze.

"alright. Be careful on the noble path," said Zhang Liu, who was repaid by Li Jihyun. He turned and walked away.

"We should meet here often. I suspect there are eyes watching us" Li Jihyun said before leaving to stay away from Zhang Liu. His body disappeared into the darkness of the night.

As soon as Li Jihyun was nowhere to be seen again. Zhang Liu whistled to call someone. A black-robed person was gathered behind him. "What did you call me?" ask the man politely.

"Observate the warden's head. My premonition is not good," said Zhang Liu who was taken in by that person.

"Good sir. Excuse me first," he said before darting away leaving Zhang Liu alone. He opened his glasses and massaged the painful temples.

"Hopefully the matter today is quickly resolved," Zhang Liu muttered in a rude sigh. The cold night air before leaving the back garden.

...

That day Zhang Liu was very busy. After taking care of the palace's work. He also began to move around spreading the announcement of recruiting palace soldiers. And it should be under the auspices of Li Jihyun instead of Long Jian. That is, they should swear allegiance only to Li Jihyun.

"I should have understood when you said you wanted to recruit soldiers" Zhang Liu said in the carriage. The plan is they will do charity work in one of the slums of Qing Long.

The breath sounded. "It all failed as a result of Long Jian coming to his senses quickly," said Li Jihyun, who was taken in by Zhang Liu. Li Jihyun's words were correct. If only the emperor had been awake for longer it would have been an army already formed. But the rice has become porridge. There's no point in regretting it all.

"Now it's time we act Zhang. How's the other business? Beres?" li Jihyun asked Zhang Liu. Their smiles were immediately flashed by Li Jihyun.

"Everything went well. For the reception of the soldier it seemed to exceed the target. There are many people participating."

"Goodoo. You better find the right teacher to train them" Li Jihyun said. "And if it can be appointed as the general who leads the army," he continued, who is assumed by Zhang Liu.

"Calm down, your majesty. I'll take care of everything" he said confidently. "And there's other good news I have to tell you. The nobles you invited yesterday will give you their full support. Even the nobles who joined were increasing," Zhang Liu reported who was met with a smile on Li Jihyun's lips. His heart immediately flowered.

"This is good news. I don't think they'll agree to join me in becoming emperor in the future."

The roaring sound of the horses was heard indicating they had arrived. "Our noble one has arrived" said the coachman.

"Yes. I'll be down soon" Li Jihyun said as she pulled over the cloth covering the horse carriage.

"Your highness wait a moment," Li Jihyun's movements came to a halt. His head was turned toward Zhang Liu.

"About the person you're looking for I still haven't found his identity more clearly. But I will try my best to find it in a short time," Zhang Liu said earnestly.

Li Jihyun patted Zhang Liu's shoulder. Make the glasses guy squeak. "No problem. We can slowly find the ground. Then how's the warden's head problem? Did the chairman really kill him?"

"I'll tell you that later, Your Majesty. I don't feel good saying it here. We can't make people wait for you too long" said Zhang Liu, laughing at Li Jihyun. He stared fixedly at Zhang Liu making his heart thump. Zhang Liu swallowed.

"Aren't you the one holding me back from staying here?" li Jihyun asked to make Zhang Liu flinch.

"Ma-I'm sorry, your majesty. I didn't mean to hold you back. Forgive me for my disrespect just now."

Li Jihyun laughed out loud making Zhang Liu flustered. "God! I didn't mean to scare you. Forget about that problem. We better get down, " Li Jihyun flicked the curtain and got off the horse carriage.

Seemed soldiers swarming around Li Jihyun. "You put down a sack of rice and some other food. We must immediately share it with the people" said Li Jihyun, who was taken along with the soldiers.

"Okay noble," they said in unison and rushed towards the cart dragging the sack of rice and various other foods. The people who had been sitting by the road had approached Li Jihyun. The rest of the soldiers who did not take down the rice sacks were escorting Li Jihyun. Waving the people standing near Li Jihyun.

Shabby clothes and a foul smell stinging in the nose. Li Jihyun slightly retreated. But the thought of Zhang Liu's words led him to avoid them. "You don't push them. Stay away," Li Jihyun's orders kept the soldier away a little. They no longer encouraged the people but kept Li Jihyun by the side.

"Please, miss. We haven't eaten for a week, "pinta one of the people standing near Li Jihyun. The old man put on a hard face.

"Hey! Quickly share that rice sack!" li Jihyun's orders were quickly taken by warriors. One by one the rice was distributed to the people who looked like beggars. They fight until the action pushes each other. "STOP!" shouted Li Jihyun stopping their movements.

Li Jihyun stared alternately at the jostling folk. He exhaled a rough breath. "I don't mean to be rude. But you better get in line right. I've given you the appropriate rations for you. So everything can be done," said Li Jihyun made the people immediately lined up neatly.

They began to walk in an orderly manner. Li Jihyun heaved a sigh of relief. He also distributed other foods such as vegetables and chicken. No more noise that is heard is precisely praise that continues to hum.

"Thank you, madam. Your heart is very good."

"We thank you lady for your kindness."

Unknowingly Li Jihyun smiled. Zhang Liu who was watching from afar smiled. Even his heartbeat was racing back. Am I falling in love again with the noble concubine? groggy mind.