The Guzheng of The Moon

XVI

Yue joint bone felt ... numb! Sitting in a position that Empress Dowager Han thinks is highly recommended because it looks polite for hours. He doesn't care about anything like this at all! He only wanted to go home even if it was only once, Yue would use the opportunity as best as possible before he returned to the palace with all his.

"Your Majesty, may you?" ask Yue once more.

"I'll think that you can memorize verse by verse the poem Light Moonlight" replied Empress Dowager Han.

Back Yue looked lethargic, he did not like poetry and was not poetic. If only this morning he had not missed his home terribly, Yue would not have been willing to sit in front of the woman for long.

"What does Auntie Fu have to teach you?"

The Queen Mother threatened him. Once upon a time the middle-aged woman was about to throw her a monkey mother's nest.

"I will memorize it," said Yue who was getting listless.

"I heard, Your Majesty is going to take you somewhere tonight?"

"Huh, who?"

"Of course His Majesty the Emperor."

Yue had not heard of this. And no one told him before. "I ... haven't heard it yet, Your Majesty."

"really? Is that supposed to be a surprise for you?" ask Suri Han who was confused.

Alright, so tonight Gu Zheng wanted to take her somewhere. This isn't a kidnapping plan, is it? inner Yue. Given that the man often crosses the line can and should not.

Not yet finished with her daydream, Yue gasped in shock as a lady-in-waiting shouted Princess Xiao Li's name from outside the Queen Mother's room.

Opportunity. "I think I've been here too long, Your Majesty."

"You're right, I too late to read poems myself" replied Empress Dowager Han.

"Then I beg you."

After getting the Empress Dowager's approval, Yue immediately stepped her foot out of the room. For a moment Yue greeted Princess Xiao Li, but the girl breezed by and ignored her.

Not bothering, Yue took a quick step towards her room. But unfortunately his legs could not be compromised. He was tingling on the way to his room.

"Are you from Empress Dowager Han's residence?"

Yue turned his head and found the man he had accidentally hit. "Yes, Your Majesty."

Previously Yue did not know who that man was. But along with his lesson regarding the royal family, he found out who the man standing before him was now. Prince Gu Fang Wei - the first son of Consort Xia Er. Which automatically makes the man as the heir to the third throne.

"What's your name, Miss? You're ... one of the future empresses, aren't you?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. My name is Yue."

"A pretty name, according to the person," Fang Wei said.

Unknowingly, Yue blushed. "You're too complimentary."

Yue took a glance at Fang Wei's thin smile. The man also had a charm like Gu Zheng. Perhaps this was the typical Gu family man. Blessed with a handsome face so that every woman is able to bend her knees on their feet.

"I beg yourself," Yue said quickly. Before his mind was getting stuck out. Before he met Gu Zheng, Yue wanted to arrive at his room safely.

"When we can have tea together" cried Fang Wei.

Yue replied with a smile then ran small towards his residence.

"Where have you been?"

"Jeez, you surprised me!"

Ah Mei sat sweetly by the window. Waiting for him, not since when. "Not usually."

"Hmm. I just want to enjoy the view from the window of this room. Maybe ... I will get a good story after coming from this room," Ah Mei said while looking away.

"Why? You sick?"

It's not usually Ah Mei not excited. Usually the girl is always noisy. Yue chose to sit cross-legged in front of Ah Mei and looked at the girl.

"Can ... I be like you too?" ask Ah Mei.

"What?"

"Having everything like you, as it is today," Ah Mei replied. "Sometimes I feel tired. Banging bones to meet my family's needs, for my drunken foster father."

"You know, I didn't ask for all this luxury," Yue replied firmly.

"You're right. A Yue has never been interested in things like this, that's your advantage" Ah Mei sneered.

"The two of us always wished we could have an adventure together, visiting the other side of the land. And see the world with our own two eyes. You recall? It was our dream when we were kids. Although we are both adopted children, we have each other," Yue said.

"Well, it's time to get back to work."

"You know who to talk to when you're feeling down, right?"

"Therefore I am looking for you" said Ah Mei.

Yes, as long as Yue has Ah Mei in this palace. Everything he can get through. Even though until now he has not been able to meet Aunt Hwang. Doesn't matter. Provided there was Ah Mei, Yue would try hard.

"All right! Time to face that guy!" yue shouted to himself. Strengthen his heart and encourage.

And unfortunately his loud voice was heard by some of the maids who entered his room. At once Yue was also misbehaving. I hope they won't complain to the Emperor.

"Ers... Yeah." yeah."

*****

Yue was escorted by a stretcher to somewhere. They have absolutely no idea where they are going. It was obvious Gu Zheng was already waiting for him there. That's what the lady said.

The shock inside the stretcher made Yue feel dizzy. Narrow and shaking. It was then that Yue decided that she hated riding the stretcher. It is better to ride his own horse. But that's impossible, isn't it?

Long enough until the stretcher completely stops. And a hand stretched out to help Yue out of the palanquin. He knows that big hand. Without hesitation, Yue welcomed Gu Zheng's helping hand.

"Are you enjoying your trip?" asked Gu Zheng.

"A little dizzy, I ... prefer to ride a horse and poach it myself."

"Later, we can ride together," Gu Zheng promised.

Of course the promise made Yue smile happily even sumringah. And finally! He can do something he likes very much.

"You're not lying, are you?"

"Do I look like a liar?"

Yue shook his head. He complied as his steps were drawn by the Emperor.

"Where are we going?"

"Lentern Festival."

Yue was completely unaware now that the Lantern Festival was taking place. The streets were filled with red and yellow lanterns. It's worth it tonight is so bright.

Plus, Yue did not expect Emperor Gu Zheng to walk around with him at all. Although some of the bodyguards still followed not far behind them. For Yue it was no problem.

Oh, how he fell in love with that man. Her heart simply could not beat normally when she was together with Gu Zheng. Several times he rubbed his chest, hoping that the man was not looking at him.

They stopped by a shop selling hair ornaments. Surprisingly the seller was completely unaware of the existence of the Emperor. The middle-aged woman chatted typical of merchants to attract buyers.

Usually Yue was never interested in a trivial object like a hairpin or a hairbrush. But tonight she wants to look beautiful. Sillier.

"You like that one?" asked Gu Zheng.

"Ah..no."

"You're not good at lying."

Yue lowered his face. He felt embarrassed because he felt attracted by trivial things such as hairpins. "Let's go there."

Soon Yue pulled Gu Zheng's hand and joined the crowd of pedestrians. Due to her tightness, Yue hit people a few times.

Gu Zheng pulled him to the edge of the river and stayed away from the people. And also Gu Zheng immediately put on a body as a horse carriage flashed in front of them. Avoiding Yue from getting hit.

"You okay?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Yue replied. "G ...."

Damn it at a time like this Yue's hair was even stuck twigs. Gu Zheng chuckled amusedly as he watched her attempt to untie the winding of her hair.

"Maybe we should stop for a moment," Gu Zheng said as he helped Yue.

Not only did it help to release the entanglement, Gu Zheng also slipped the hairpin that Yue had been holding onto.

....

Even the moon is ashamed of your beauty.

I was even fascinated by your light.

Who would have thought, your light exceeded the moonlight.

The bright moonlight.

....

Yue gawked as Gu Zheng recited the poem Light Moonlight that he memorized today.

"How did you ....?"

Gu Zheng smiled knotingly. The man had not only brought his face closer but had also managed to remove the entanglement of Yue hair from the twig.

"I can recite the poem as much as you want, my Empress."

Gu Zheng gently pulverized Yue's lips. The empress' call further stunned her. No matter the dozens of pairs of eyes that looked at them.

Fortunately, Gu Zheng's bodyguards swiftly barricaded the people who wanted to see the scene.

Now that they knew, Gu Zheng had called her the empress who had indirectly declared Yue as Gu Zheng's bride before the entire people.

"You .. are very sneaky."

"I did intend to introduce you as my empress tonight," Gu Zheng grinned.

Tbc...