The ship’s deck was a battlefield. There is fighting everywhere. But Miyojin can easily see that they are at a disadvantage. “There’s First Brother!” Miyojin said, pointing at Zhujin who is fighting three assassins at a time. “Let’s go. Keep your eyes open and stay close to me.” Xia Yu said as she cut down an assassin aiming at her. …

“Okay…” he said with no tone of enthusiasm in it. “Thank you.” Zhujin sat down beside him. He also leaned on the barrels and looked up at the moon, admiring it. Since Zhujin isn’t talking, Miyojin finds no reason to say something to him. So wordlessly, they stared at the sky. But that silence didn’t last. “You know? I have …

Upon hearing her name, Miyojin felt an unidentified feeling rising in him. How could he not know this fact? She is his wife yet his brother knew more about her. Well, that is something beyond him. She spends all of her time with him. Come to think of it. They only say a few words to each other. Most of …

“I can take it from here. You are all dismissed.” the female voice said. Without any more seconds to spare, the woman came into view along with Prince Miyojin. It was the Second Princess Consort! She was holding the drunk-looking prince on his waist. While the prince was holding her over her shoulder. Lijuan felt green seeing the closeness of …

On a certain ordinary day, Zhujin and Xia Yu walked side by side. They planned to visit the archives to look into some old edicts. When suddenly… “Oh my! I left the book you lent me.” Xia Yu exclaimed, remembering what she had missed. “Oh? Where did you leave it?” “It’s on the left of the work table.” “Okay. I’ll …

When Miyojin entered the room, he squinted his eyes. The blinding light of the lanterns had temporarily affected his sight. Everyone in the White Jade Courtyard was now sleeping. However, the Second Princess Consort’s room was not unified with the rest. Taking a few steps into the room, Miyojin finally spotted the princess. Though she was dressed for bed, she …

She knew! That was what the emperor was thinking. If she knew, did her whole family know as well? But before any speculation was created, Xia Yu continued her speech. “Upon hearing His Highness’ honesty, I was on the edge of deciding to drop the engagement. I didn’t want to impose on their love. It felt wrong for me to …

The inside of the palace was indeed a splendor to behold. Luxury at its finest, one can say. Thus, it was only natural for Mo Lijuan to look around. She had always dreamed of seeing the inside of the palace since she was a little girl. When she fell in love with Prince Miyojin, she thought it would be him …

The morning of the following day had arrived. In the White Jade Courtyard, Miyojin was slowly slipping away from his dreamless sleep. As his senses awakened, he heard a voice nearby. This confused him. But realization hit him as his eyes snapped open. He rose from his bed and peered through the hanging blinds. “Oh? You’re awake. That’s good.” Xia …

“Thank you, my dear child. You may have a seat now.” Empress Tian Ai said after Xia Yu said her greetings. She eyed the new princess with both joy and worry. Xia Yu took the seat on the right side of the empress like what was taught to her. She could tell a slight shift in the empress’s usual demeanor. …