Chapter 28 (1/2)
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Hua Ming was so terrified that she became speechless. She turned her face away and wanted to put some distance between them but her eyes were fixed on the white jade bracelet hanging from his neck.
The bracelet had the same carvings on the white jade bracelet that Mei Yi Wen gave her. At that time, when she received the jade bracelet, she did not think much of it. Now this man had so boldly hung the nine dragons* around his neck, then who else can this man be other than 'him'?!
(Nine Dragons - In ancient Chinese culture, the dragon represents the Emperor and the symbol of nine dragons signifies the highest order. Since the Emperor is regarded as the Heavenly Son, therefore, the Emperor is the only one who has the right to use this symbol.)
She just did not expect that when she wore a veil to the p.a.w.nshop on East Street outside the Imperial City and handed over the white jade bracelet to Jin Fu Liai, the person summoned would turn out to be.........
”Audacious! You even dare refuse to answer Zhen*?!”
(The Emperor refers to himself as 'Zhen' instead of using the word - 'I')
The man was so angry that he gave her a hard push and Hua Ming Zi crashed into the wall behind her. The pain was so intense that she almost could not get up but she ignored the pain and knelt down while gritting her teeth.
”Hua Ming Zi greets Your Highness.” Now there is a chance to save Ying Yan Long!
Hei Xing Jian stared at her and studied her from head to toe for a while. Finally, his gaze stopped at her anxious-looking eyes. ”Who gave you the white jade bracelet?”
”My white jade bracelet is a gift from Mei Yi Wen.”
”Why did he give this to you? Do you know how precious this is?” Hei Xing Jian said through his clenched teeth.
”Brother Mei said he regarded me as a Sister and told me to keep this jade bracelet. If I encounter any trouble, I am to take this jade bracelet to Jin Fu Lai to request for help.” Hua Ming Zi looked into the Emperor's eyes and said.
”Do you know that he had given you his life?!” Hei Xing Jian roared.
”What happened to Brother Mei? These days, Qingcheng Mountain Villa was surrounded by guards and no one was allowed to enter or leave. I don't know about his situation........”
”He is dead!” Hei Xing Jian stared fiercely at her as if in this way, Mei Yi Wen would be resurrected. Hua Ming Zi's knees became soft and unconsciously, she clenched her fists. She knew Mei Yi Wen was weak in health but she had always wished that he could live a bit longer. She had planned to pay Brother Mei a visit again after she and Ying Yan Long were married. Who would have known that now they were separated forever like heaven and earth........ Hua Ming Zi bit her lip and bowed her head to wipe away her tears.
When Hei Xing Jian saw her feeling sad, he became even more annoyed and said angrily. ”It is because you have taken away the white jade bracelet.........that is why he died!”
”Why will I take it away if I knew the white jade bracelet can save him?!” Hua Ming Zi raised her head and said.
”Such audacity!” Hei Xing Jian stretched out his hand to give her a slap.
When Hua Ming Zi was slapped, she fell onto the ground and her ears buzzed.
She resisted the urge to rage back at him.
She knows the man in front of her can easily eliminate all the lives of the Ying and Hua Families........just because he is the Emperor!
Life has never been fair and so she can only do her best to preserve the important people.
Hua Ming Zi bit down on her lower lip angrily. When she finally raised her head, she had erased the resentment from her eyes and used her most stable voice tone to say to the Emperor.
”I also hope Brother Me is alive. If I can give him a part of my life, I will be most willing.”
Hei Xing Jian stared back at her because of her obstinate eyes. Once, he had seen this look in Mei Yi Wen's eyes and Mei Yi Wen had said to him. ”You are just lucky that you were born into the royal family and became the Emperor. Otherwise, what is the difference between you and me? We are all human beings and you can't sprout wings to fly.”
With those words from Mei Yi Wen, he could have received the death sentence from him but how is it possible for him to take Mei Yi Wen's life when that life is also his life?
Mei Yi Wen had never been submissive to him. From the remaining amount of the Heart Relaxing Pills that were found in Qingcheng Mountain Villa, it can be concluded that Mei Yi Wen had already decided to end his life a few months ago.......
Suddenly, Hei Xing Jian sat down on the couch and held the white jade bracelet in the palm of his hand. That instance, a feeling of sourness rushed up to his throat and he muttered to himself.
”.........You deliberately wanted to oppose me.......when Zhen saw the white jade bracelet, Zhen thought you were not dead and it was just a hoax........ That time, you had used death to threaten me to allow you to leave........ If I had known you will leave and so early as it is, I would have tied you down with me just to keep you with me........”
After he finished his words, Hei Xing Jian buried his face in his palms and his shoulders shook.
When Hua Ming Zi saw the Emperor feeling so sad, she quickly lowered her eyes to calm her mind. She was afraid of witnessing emotions that should not be seen which could jeopardize her life.
She did not know anything about the relations.h.i.+p between the Emperor and Mei Yi Wen. But now, looking at the Emperor being driven to distraction over his death and recalling Mei Yi Wen's envy of her, and the words spoken by Mei Yi Wen......... I have someone I love but the person is far away over the horizon...........and we cannot meet........
In addition, when Mei Yi Wen was in critical condition, Qingcheng Mountain Villa was sealed....... The Emperor and Mei Yi Wen were in a relations.h.i.+p that is out of the ordinary.
But just because of this, she may still have a chance to take a gamble. She is now looking at the Emperor, isn't she?
Hei Xing Jian was sad for a while and seeing Hua Ming Zi was still kneeling on the ground, he asked aloud.
”When he gave you this jade bracelet, what else did he say?”
”When Brother Mei gave me this bracelet, he did not say much but I knew he was envious of me.” Hua Ming Zi steadily returned his gaze and decided she would fight!
”What did he envy you about?”
”He envied me for being a woman.”
Hei Xing Jian's face turned white and his tall body swayed a little. Instantly, he became dejected.
When Hua Ming Zi saw this, she knew she had made the correct move and she could only keep on guessing.......
”Brother Mei had once told me he had someone he loves but he can't be with the person in this life. He said if he were to stay beside his beloved, it will inevitably harm the person's reputation. He said if he could be like me, he would be able to live with that person until they grow old. But he was born weak in health and would not be able to live over the age of 30. He didn't want the person to be hurt or to cry for him........”
Hei Xing Jian's body shook once again and he even held the wall to steady himself.
When Mei Yi Wen left him and swore he would kill himself if he ever sees him again, he had thought Mei Yi Wen chose to leave him because he hated him. Who would have known that Mei Yi Wen left him because both of them were men and Mei Yi Wen was afraid for his reputation as an Emperor...........
Originally, he had thought that he hated Mei Yi Wen.......hated Mei Yi Wen for rejecting his affection.........hated Mei Yi Wen for leaving so heartlessly.......... Who knew the truth would be so heart-wrenching! He would rather continue to hate Mei Yi Wen than to feel such heartbreaking pain!
Hei Xing Jian hammered his chest fiercely, hoping the pain in his heart would go away.
”Your Highness, are you alright?!” Immediately, two guards appeared at the door and stood beside the Emperor on his left and right to guard over him.
Hua Ming Zi then realized that their every move was monitored. Her body trembled but she continued to kneel even though her knees were shaking.
”Everyone withdraw.” Hei Xing Jia waved his big hand.