The Guzheng of The Moon

XII

With a sneak Yue entered the Emperor's pavilion. "It seems he's not here. Nice."

Yue made sure no one knew that he was sneaking around like a thief. He immediately ran towards the pond behind the Emperor's pavilion. Yue walked along the edge of the pool while looking for a place that felt quite calm.

"It's very unfair, he has all the luxuries of the world" Yue muttered.

Yue looked at the corner of the pond which contained some large rocks. It turned out that this pond was wider than he expected, Inner Yue. Like a small lake.

Shady trees and so many colorful flowers adorn along the edge of the pool. Yue walked further and further until he came across a small pavilion.

A pavilion floating on the edge of the pond. "I think it's a suitable place," murmured Yue.

The real reason why he chose the Emperor's pavilion was, first, there would be no one to bother him here. Second, he did not know the ins and outs of the palace. If he memorizes in his own room, let alone memorize, he will surely die of boredom.

Yue uncovers her dress and picks up the three books she kept behind her dress. First he read a book on How to Behave.

"Aish, this kind of book."

He took the book and took another book. Written Tata Krama Drinking Tea. "Gosh, just to drink tea should there be a rule this thick?"

Yue shook his head. He put the book down again and took the others. How to Become a Graceful Gentleman.

Yue bit his lower lip. He died a flea. Honestly, he was not at all good at the things written in the book. How could he memorize it in a week?

"Why is there no book on how to play chess better than the Emperor?"

Surrender. Yue threw herself down and looked at the surface of the pond that was shining due to the reflection of the noon sun. Like a diamond whose light is dazzling.

The wind made him feel drowsiness. Several times Yue patted the three books. "Do I need to ask Uncle Liu for help? Maybe a little bit of mysticism can help me."

Yue rolled his eyes thinking that way. A moment ago he hit his own head. "What are you thinking, Yue? Huh! I'm going crazy."

"You're crazy."

Climbing at the sound, Yue got up and sat down. "Ah May?"

"Yes, you're crazy. What are you doing here? What if Kaisan sees you? Or someone?"

"And that someone is you," Yue grinned.

Ah Mei shook her head. "Let's get out of here before anyone sees."

Yue did not move from his place. "Why? It feels comfortable here."

Instead of moving, Yue instead returned to lay down his body. He enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the place. This time he felt like he was in his own home. Free and peaceful.

"Why is this place so stifling?"

"Because you're not used to it." Ah Mei also sat down beside Yue. "Let's go."

Yue closed his eyes. Feel the breeze caressing his skin. "Ah May, why is the tea show so much regulation? As the name suggests, just have a cup of tea, right?"

Yue waited for an answer from his friend. But there's no answer. Silence even. Until he felt...

*****

Like that servant girl, Gu Zheng was also following Yue. From a distance he also saw Yue Yang bumping into Fang Wei-his third half-brother.

Gu Zheng did not at all worry that Yue would be interested in Fang Wei. Quite the contrary, it was Fang Wei whom he was worried about. Yue was so slow both in thinking and behaving. A plain girl who seemed easy to play with. That was why Gu Zheng really liked to tease Yue.

His mother and grandmother did order all the maids and servants as well as the teachers not to be soft on the girl. The two Queen Mother intentionally did so to protect Yue. The more special Yue was, the more Xiaoli would act too late to Yue.

It was also Gu Zheng's decision. He wanted Yue to be able to climb the palace walls full of traps with his own efforts in order to sit alongside him on the imperial throne.

The servant girl who saw Gu Zheng's arrival instantly paled. The girl lowered her head. Gu Zheng signaled for the girl to shut up and told her to leave.

After the departure of the servant girl, Gu Zheng walked over to Yue Yang who closed his eyes. Not learning to sleep. Gu Zheng lowered a faint smile.

He was about to join the body beside Yue, but he thought again. Must be taught a lesson, Inner Gu Zheng.

Fast and short. Gu Zheng kissed Yue's lips. The girl opened her eyes wide.

"Yes ... Your Majesty."

Yue quickly tidied up her dress as well as her hair that was tangled in the wind. The girl looks flabbergasted. As always. I don't know what made Yue so clumsy when he was with her.

"W-what are you doing here?"

"I remember this is my pavilion."

Yue also seemed to remember. "You're right. Oh, forgive me."

Soon Yue moved, but Gu Zheng immediately grabbed Yue's hand and pulled her down onto her lap.

Naturally Gu Zheng did not waste the opportunity. Yue Yang who was slow to think and read the situation was an easy target for him. Looks so adorable.

He had never felt such a feeling at all in another girl, only Yue.

Gu Zheng who was holding firmly on Yue's nape slowly brought his face closer. Their faces are only three fingers apart.

"You scared?"

"Yes. I'm scared."

Tbc....