The Emperor's Prisoner

Episode 92

Only the sound of sobbing cries could be heard from inside the room and a woman was lying down. From his mouth came blood like he had drunk poison. Hmph! Who else is meddling in my business? inner Li Jihyun was annoyed. The girl continued walking closer to Fen who was hugging Hai Rong's body. The sound of crying came from Fen. The face full of tears looked pitiful.

"Miss, awake! This must not be true. You can't possibly kill yourself," Fen said patting Hai Rong's paled cheek. But there was no sign Hai Rong would wake up. Li Jihyun patted Fen on the shoulder making the ladyboy's head look up.

"Yes-Yang Noble great concubine," said Fen lowered his gaze. Without releasing his embrace from Hai Rong's cold body.

Li Jihyun slightly bowed her body. "Fen relax. Please note that Hai Rong is already another. All of that is his destiny" said Li Jihyun who was slowly coupled Fen.

The clear thread continued to fall soaking down his cheeks. "Sa-I can't believe Miss Hai Rong killed herself. This is all a lie" Fen did not accept.

"Fen," call Li Jihyun softly. Although his gaze was circulated observing around. Dayang and the several concubines who had gathered behind him started gossiping. They whispered to each other softly. "Now we have to take care of the body before anything bad happens. Release him Fen," persuade Li Jihyun as gently as possible.

But Fen shook his head. Even hugging tightly onto Hai Rong's body as if it wasn't released. "No. Miss Hai is not dead. He's still alive. This must be all a lie. Miss Hai was just asleep," Fen refused to let everyone watching be overwhelmed with sadness.

Li Jihyun rubbed the end of her eyes with the end of hanfu. Pretending that he was sad. "Fen, don't be like this. Hai Rong is gone. Accept that it was his fate," persuaded Li Jihyun to calm Fen down.

The dayang was silent. But her tears kept falling. Li Jihyun's eyes stared at the teacup lying on the floor. There was still tea left in the cup. I need to find out what poison they gave Hai Rong. There must be a hint left behind, inner Li Jihyun. He hugged Fen from behind. Trying to strengthen him who is shrouded in grief. While his hand reached for the tea cup not far from him. He had to find out what kind of poison was used and make sure the brave perpetrator interfered. Ck! There are those who bother me, Li Jihyun said in her heart.

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Hai Rong's funeral went as it should. Although it was not held in the palace but Li Jihyun still came. She cried as she grieved over Hai Rong's death. Even if it's a show.

Hai Rong residence visited by mourners. Some people cry. Li Jihyun rubbed the tip of her eyes and approached the head of the Hai family.

"I'm so sorry for your daughter's death" Li Jihyun said in a hoarse voice. The head of the Hai family turned his head and bowed respectfully.

"I greet his highness the great concubine," he said. "Thank you for coming, Your Majesty. I'm sorry if my daughter made a mistake with you" he added.

"There's no need to be like that mister Hai," Li Jihyun said shaking her head. "Your daughter is a good person. He never did anything bad to anyone. Just his idle nature. But I did not expect Miss Hai Rong to kill herself," Li Jihyun continued glancing at the head of the Hai family. It appeared that the old man's lower lip was bitten as if he was holding back anger.

Li Jihyun's head was slightly bowed. He sighed softly. "I think something happened to him. I as the grand concubine apologized to you," Li Jihyun said bowing her body making the old man flabbergasted.

"Ti-No need like this, your majesty. W-Why are you apologizing?" ask the head of the Hai family to stutter.

If it wasn't for his status I wouldn't have apologized like this Li Jihyun replied inwardly. He put on a pity face. His head was shaken and his eyes were dewy. "I feel unworthy as the grand concubine that Hai Rong serves. I should have taken good care of him. If only I hadn't been hurt. This is definitely not going to happen. If time could be turned back," Li Jihyun said sadly. He returned with tears.

The head of the Hai family fell silent. He scooped his face rough. Breathe in slowly. "You don't have to blame your noble self. Instead I am grateful you make my child as a ladyboy who often accompanies you. That ... is already quite proud for me," said the head of the Hai family smiling bitterly.

"But I feel guilty. I'll make up for it," the forehead of the Hai family's head shriveled. He tilted his confused face. The corner of Li Jihyun's lips lifted. He rubbed the end of his watery eyes and cheeks. "I as a great concubine can help you find the truth behind Hai Rong's death as a form of payment for my guilt" Li Jihyun said. Of course it's not free, old man. I will use your power to overthrow Long Jian. I need to move quickly before Long Jian returns home to the palace, Li Jihyun's inner being slightly agitated.

The head of the Hai family fell silent for a moment. His eyes were fixed on Li Jihyun's eyes. "I'm sorry if I doubt you. Are you ... really going to investigate this case?" asked the head of the Hai family with a hopeful look.

"of course. I feel a sense of responsibility" Li Jihyun said.

"alright. But ... please allow me to help your noble one. What do you want from me?" the smile of the sunshade was flanked by Li Jihyun. But the girl quickly covered it up.

"No need to return the favor, sir. I did this out of respect for Miss Hai during her life." The breath sounded.

"As a merchant I cannot accept your kindness willingly. I will give you something for the good you do" the head of the Hai family insisted. "You don't have to doubt me." Li Jihyun's eye brows lifted. He stared fixedly at the head of the Hai family.

Before long a thin smile curved in his lips. "It's an honor for me sir. But my request is quite difficult. You must have objected to granting it," Li Jihyun said with a heavy sigh.

He lowered his gaze. "No problem. Just so you can find the killer who made my daughter die. I can't take his death for granted," the head of the Hai family said in anger.

"alright. I'm happy to find out who the killer is that has killed your daughter. Shouldn't pests be eradicated?" chirp Li Jihyun who was taken in by the head of the Hai family.

"of course. I will definitely reply to you no matter your request. I promise." Li Jihyun smiled with satisfaction. One by one the plan went well. Although there is little unexpected occurrence for a murder committed by someone.