17 The strategist, Han Ryu is here! (2/2)
”I married a gorgeous and kind man, don't you dare!” she teased, needless to say, Wei Xia Ri came to the Palace for a good time!
Right then, she noticed the quiet guy who had been observing them. He was a good-looking foreigner who was a head shorter than Cai Jin but his stance was of a soldiers. His gait while he walked was as if he was marching too.
”You must be the king's ambassador, Han Ryu,” Wei Xia Ri greeted. ”It's me, the general.” if it wasn't for the public, she would have added, 'you failed to kill!'
Han Ryu finally met the tyrant without her armour. He initially felt disbelief to see that she behaved less like a soldier on civilian grounds. The maniac on battlefield could not be detected. Then he saw her 'husband' and came to realize some of his questions, 'That is why she refused the concubines.'
”Han Ryu, the strategist is here!”
Wei Xia Ri nodded, pretending to be amused. ”Oh I see, did you ran to any of my men? I'm warning you, don't because they are bearing grievances for such a cowardly trick.”.
”You know the story of the eagle's nest?”
”I am well aware. Nevertheless, may you have a good time. If you excuse me, my husband and I have been called by the fifth prince, Zhong Lei,” she lied. Wei Xia Ri figured that to escape them, it was better to lie and use the name of a less harmful acquaintance compared to the emperor.
Unfortunately, Han Ryu caught on because of Yu Xuan Xuan's flabbergasted face. Who doesn't know that the prince was wrapped around her fingers and would listen and report to her at all times?
”What a coincidence, lady Yu also discussed about heading there? Please join us, General Wei.”
Wei Xia Ri pulled a forced smile. ”My, what a shocking coincidence. Ambassador Han and Lady Xu should head first because yoh are an important guest. Please go ahead!”
”No, no! I am not so important, besides I would like to have a discussion with the two great generals.”
”I am not actively on duty, Ambassador Han.”
”General Wei, no need to be so generous with others,” Yu Xuan Xuan decided to interfere with a small smile. ”Please join us. Having your expertise would bring a significant contribution to the table.”
Wei Xia Ri felt speechless. They were too persistent! 'If exchanging blows do not lead to bloodshed-'
Suddenly, an arm was raised and a body came forward to put her behind him, as if to protect her.” Ambassador Han, Lady Yu, please excuse my wife because of the lack of rest. She is clearly exhausted due to her work and has only come here to bring forth a message.”
”Young lord Wei,” Han Ryu smiled. ”You are a man filled with virtues and a good influence to your wife!”
He sounded to be complimenting the scholar and bringing him under the good light but Wei Xia Ri, Yu Xuan Xuan and Cai Jin could detect his ridicule to the general. Fortunately, Wei Xia Ri grinned then took a step forward until her chest was touching Cai Jin's protective arm. ”Please be wary of your words, ambassador. Slighting a princess is already commendable for an execution. Please heed my warning,” Wei Xia Ri reminded him. Since she was a well-known tyrant, it wouldn't hurt to act like one.
The ambassador was silenced. Reports said that she did not like the title nor the status that barely anyone would address her so. But this time she used it shamelessly. It was fair though as he underestimated her too much.
He dug into his pocket and brought out a pink, diamond brooch. ”I got this from the southern continent from the west. It is my final gift for the newly weds. I hope you accept this gift to symbolize my sincerest apologies.”
Wei Xia Ri was puzzled but accepted the gift nevertheless. ”Ambassador Han Ryu is too generous. Might we invite you for a tea in the Vast Bamboo Pavillion tomorrow?”
”I accept.”