There was a noticeable increase in the number of soldiers I encountered as I neared the imperial palace. I didn’t bring my cane with me. I had gotten used to using my cane, and so … Read more
“This is the front yard. The small flower garden over there leads to the backyard. The book room is over this way. The bedrooms are that way…”
Although nobody informed Emperor Yuansheng what the various rooms were, he could … Read more
“Don’t run! Stop! Just one slash!”
Su Xiao chased a relatively wild boar around with his sabre raised, albeit in clumsy fashion – evident from him losing it before he could get within range.
“What are you running for?! … Read more
Su Xiao followed the rulebook to the “T”. Imagine how much further that was reinforced after working at the ministry of justice. He loved to correct me and gave me earfuls when we shared a room. … Read more
“Lord Veirya…”
“He. Has arrived. Yes or no?”
The young man was concerned. Veirya held her long sword to her chest; she sat by the window and peered into the darkness outside. … Read more
Queen Sisi wrapped herself in my cloak, cherishing it as though there was nothing else in the world that could compare, as the two of us had a simple meal.
“Did you … Read more
The ten thousand gold coins weren’t just ten thousand to me. It was also integral for my operation tomorrow. Actually, it was what gave me the guts for my operation tomorrow.
The discussion concluded quickly. Knowing … Read more
Whereas the imperial capital was fairly lax during Queen Sisi’s reign, the military was much stricter with their regulations. Perhaps it would be more befitting to say that nobody liked to leave their homes due to the … Read more
Sophia blew out a mouthful of smoke: “You always manage to bring me pleasant surprises. There’s nothing stopping me from handing Queen Sisi over to the military. I’m sure they’d be willing to pay a huge sum to take … Read more
I braked at the door. The guards came over. The leader of the group extended forth an arm to stop the guard who went to search my carriage. With that mug I wanted to rip off … Read more
