The Guzheng of The Moon

IX

Tonight the welcoming party of the future empress is held. The party is not only held in the palace, but also in the city. The whole community is delighted to welcome their future empress.

But the party did not make Yue happy at all. He's distressed. Surrounded by people who were ready to curry favor with the Emperor with their words. Not even a week of living in the palace, he already felt unable to breathe.

The fact that he liked the Emperor also made him angry. Yue was unsure of his feelings. The Emperor was very handsome and dignified. But not only that, the Emperor was the first man capable of making his heart beat. Which girl wouldn't fall for such a man?

It was Xiaoli who was sitting next to the Emperor. The girl knew how to behave in the midst of nobles. And they also considered Princess Xiaoli more than her who was only a village girl.

Never before has there been a history, an empress adopted from among the common people. Even as a candidate there never was. Perhaps his existence in the palace right now was a mistake, Inner Yue.

Slowly he rubbed the lips of the cup containing peach flower tea. Yue rubbed it in a circular manner, noticing the yellowish liquid was off-limits. He was completely unconscious when the Emperor approached and sat down beside him. Quickly took the cup from Yue's hand and drank it.

"Ah ..," lamented Yue. Though he deliberately did not drink it because waiting for the tea was cold first. Yue was not used to drinking hot drinks therefore he cooled them down. But now the tea was exhausted by the Emperor. Piqued.

"The air is quite cold, get used to drinking warm drinks" Gu Zheng said.

Yue pouted. Ever since he lived in the palace, never once did the Emperor let him live a quiet life.

"But I don't like it" Yue chirped.

Soon he circulated his gaze, hoping that no one would hear him answer the Emperor's words. His mouth is a real problem-bearer. Lucky the sound of music disguises his voice.

"Your Majesty, how about we take a walk in the moonlight?" Xiaoli.

The girl completely ignored Yue. Upset because Gu Zheng was the one who did his best. He was upset because he was ignored. Yue was about to get up and retreat, but his arm was captured by Gu Zheng.

"A good idea. Don't you, Yue?" asked Gu Zheng.

Like a goat congek, Yue nodded. He pulled his arm slowly but Gu Zheng held onto him tightly. Without saying anything, the man pulled her out and guided her towards his pavilion. This was a little astonishing as the Emperor left Princess Xiaoli and chose to take Yue along.

"I want to show you something," Gu Zheng said as he continued to pull Yue's arm.

"Er... but Princess Xiaoli?" said Yue.

Gu Zheng stopped his steps and turned to look at Yue sharply. The man even raised next to his eyebrows. Unsettling it felt that such a small action could make Yue's knees go limp. I want it to feel like he's screaming.

It was unfair, Gu Zheng just kept teasing him. Destroying the walls he deliberately made to cover his weaknesses. The man seemed to be able to see into his fragile self and subvert his inner calm.

"I'm tired," said Yue, "me .. will just go back to the room."

As subtle as possible Yue rejected Gu Zheng. I hope the Emperor is not angry. But the hope is too high. The man did not listen to Yue's words at all and just continued to drag him towards the pavilion.

It was then that they passed by some guards who were patrolling. Gu Zheng quickly pulled Yue into his arms. As if deliberately wanted to show that the Emperor did not want to be disturbed. Of course the three guards bowed respectfully while apologizing. Yue was astonished, actually who was wrong here?

Gu Zheng brought his index finger closer to his lips. It was a signal that the guards should keep their mouths shut. It was as if he had seen nothing, never seeing the Emperor and Yue. The man also shook his head, telling the three guards to immediately go before him.

"What was that?" Yue asked the Emperor's intent by telling the guards to shut up. He feels like a thief now. But what did he steal?

For a moment Yue was silent. "What does that mean?"

Gu Zheng continued by dragging Yue into the pavilion. Of course Yue tried to rebel. As much as possible to pull his arm back, he even struggled on a pillar, but the pillar was too big for him to hug with one hand.

"No!" yue said, "we mustn't do such things!"

Gu Zheng stopped and laughed out loud. "What kind of things do you mean?" ask the man back with his prank.

"I-it .. that and this," Yue stammered. His face was red and hot. "Obviously you can't!"

It tries to be assertive and convincing, but it is free. His voice was trembling and hoarse because of his embarrassment. Once again Gu Zheng chuckled.

"I want you to play music for me, especially for me" Gu Zheng said.

"Music?" asked Yue innocently.

"I know you're good at guzheng, which is why I asked you to play a song for me tonight" Gu Zheng said softly.

It feels so shameful. Yue wanted to run away and hide his face in the vase. He had mistaken.

*****

"Uncle says, that girl is nothing?! But look! The emperor preferred the village girl to accompany him!" hardik Xiaoli's.

"Relax, Princess. Everything is uncertain" said the uncle.

"Live another month, Uncle. How can I calm down. Gu Zheng is mine, only mine!"

Angrily Xiaoli slammed the cup she held. He underestimated the village girl. Obviously the Emperor had special attention on the girl. The news that the girl had spent the night in the Emperor's pavilion was also circulating. The waiters and waiters talked about it. This can't be allowed.

Her pride as Princess of An Kingdom was at stake. He would not lose to an ordinary village girl. Xiaoli will make sure the Emperor willingly gets on his bed. Yes, in any way he would get Gu Zheng. Even in a dirty way.

He only had one month until the wedding. Three weeks, no, two weeks. He would make Gu Zheng kneel at his feet. He'll make the man regret for ignoring him tonight.

*****

A smile adorned Gu Zheng's face as he watched Yue. The girl was so simple and innocent. That was what made him fall in love at first sight with Yue.

He was not sure Yue would remember. The orphan girl he saved from a swarm of rebels. A little girl who is threatened to become a slave as a result of a rebellion.

"This ...?" yue said while fingering the musical instrument in front of her.

"Guzheng Moon," Gu Zheng said with a gentle smile. "Play for me."

Tbc...