As the sun began to rise—just rose, it's nothing more— because someone was still sleeping soundly, completely in the dark.This was no pig, just kidding, but a spoiled brat who now carried immense responsibilities. No longer the kind to wake up at ten, he was now a Crown Prince who needed to be up at six. Yes, six! And this was how the day began.
"Your Highness, you need to wake up! It's time to go to court!" Fei Xiang and You Yu, my two maids, gently urged me.
"Okay, okay, I'm getting up!" I grumbled. These maids, they've said that five times already, each time getting louder. Ugh. I couldn't help but miss my past, pampered life.
As I finally got out of bed, I commanded, "Come in, prepare my food, and dress me."
The two maids entered, meticulously dressing me in my elaborate robes and setting a meal on the table. I noticed Zhong Yi standing quietly by the door, waiting patiently for me to finish.
I looked at him and said, "Join me."
"It's alright, Your Highness. I've already eaten. I shall just watch you," he replied, his tone as cool and detached as ever.
"I'm done cleaning up and eating," I announced, rising from the table. "Prepare the carriage. Let's go."
"Yes, Your Highness," the two maids and my husband-guard responded in unison.
Upon our arrival at the Imperial Palace, the Emperor soon appeared, and the morning court began. It was another dull meeting filled with endless discussions of state politics.
Finally, the Emperor concluded, "If there are no other matters today?"
All the officials chorused, "None, Your Majesty!"
"Then court is dismissed!" the Emperor declared.
Hehehe! It's done! The court meeting is finally over! Yes, I have free time now! I thought, a wide smile spreading across my face as I walked out. My joy was short-lived, however, as I spotted Lin Mo staring at me once again.
I met his gaze, an unspoken "What do you want, huh?" in my eyes. He held my stare for a moment longer before turning and walking away.
This guy needs to be taught a lesson! He dares to look at me like that, again and again!
I decided to ambush him. As he walked towards his carriage, I quickly pulled him into a secluded hallway where no one else was around. I yanked him into a corner and pushed him against the wall. Ugh, he's so tall! I feel like a joke next to him!
"What do you want?" Lin Mo asked, his voice sharp and annoyed.
"What do I want?" I retorted. "You keep staring at me during court. Who wouldn't get annoyed by that?"
"Well, what can I do?" he sneered. "I just want to stare at the rude, perverted Crown Prince who frequents brothels and cares nothing for his citizens!"
Whoa, that's a whole grudge against the old host! I thought, taken aback by his venom.
"And you! You're a... umm, umm, wait, let me think for a bit about something bad to say about you too!" I stammered, trying to come up with a suitable insult.
Lin Mo simply rolled his eyes, a smirk playing on his lips.
An agonizing minute passed, and I couldn't think of a single thing. I fell silent, my mind drawing a blank. Lin Mo, seeing my struggle, broke the silence.
"See? This is the difference between us." He looked at me with a condescending air.
"So what if you have a great background? You're still going to marry me, humph! And I'm already changing for the better, okay!" I crossed my arms, sticking out my tongue at him childishly.
Lin Mo's eyes widened slightly, and a flicker of something—was it amusement? Or... was it cute?—crossed his face. Wait, why would I think that about him? he inwardly chastised himself.
"Is there anything else, Your Highness? If not, I still have important matters to attend to," he said, pushing off the wall and attempting to walk away, a triumphant gleam in his eyes. He clearly thought he had won this verbal spar.
My anger flared. Ugh, this handsome, smug face of his! He thinks he's won some kind of battle! This guy really pisses me off!
I quickly pinned him back against the wall, holding him there. "Did you say I'm a pervert, huh?"
"Yes, it's the truth," Lin Mo replied, looking unfazed.
"Then let me show you what a real pervert will do in this situation!" My eyes lit up with a mischievous, dangerous glint. Without another word, my hand slipped beneath his robes, tracing the curve of his waist until my fingers found and gently caressed him. His manhood instantly hardened beneath my touch.
"See?" I whispered, a smirk playing on my lips as his breath hitched. "This is what a pervert does."
As I lingered, teasing the sensitive length, a soft, involuntary moan escaped his lips. I looked up, meeting his eyes, and saw a deep blush spread across his cheeks, darkening them to a furious red.
I leaned in, my voice dropping to a low, seductive whisper. "If you ever look at me with that annoyed expression again, next time it won't just be this I do to you." Releasing him, I stepped back, letting him regain his composure.
He stumbled away, his voice hoarse with a mixture of anger and lingering arousal. "You... you shameless fiend! I will not forget this!" He frantically adjusted his robes, then turned and practically ran towards his carriage, his body still trembling slightly from the unexpected encounter.
As I watched him rush away, a triumphant smile bloomed on my face. "The victory is mine! Hahahaha!"
I then walked towards my own carriage with my head held high and a proud look on my face. I stepped inside and saw Zhong Yi waiting patiently.
"Zhong Yi!" I called out happily. "Since I am in such a good mood today, let's go celebrate! Take me to that famous inn you told me about before!"
Zhong Yi looked at me, slightly surprised but respectful. "As you wish, Your Highness. Do you mean 'The Azure Cloud Pavilion'? It is indeed the most famous and luxurious inn in the capital, renowned for its fine wine and delicacies."
"Yes! Exactly that place!" I clapped my hands in delight. "Let's go there right now!"
As we traveled along the road, I couldn't help but think to myself...
"Hmm, I think that my day is going pretty good so far."