39 Second Princess (1/2)

The Emperor observed the Commander in front of him with a stoic expression. It was almost as if he was searching for something. Then spontaneously, his serious expression broke into a smile as warm as the summer sun.

”You may approach, Commander.” He enjoyed calling him the title more than Wen Jinkai ever would. A Commander. A hero. He was someone treasured and praised by the entire nation. The Emperor was as proud as any fatherly figure would.

Wen Jinkai wordlessly walked past the guards that lined the staircase. He strolled up the stairs with a confidence that no one could ever match.

”You seem well,” the Emperor commented when Wen Jinkai was an arm's reach from him.

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Wen Jinkai didn't respond to the compliment, but the slight curl on the left side of his lips was enough to show that he had heard what the Emperor said.

The Commander rarely smiled, nor would anyone catch a gentle expression on his face. Growing up on the battlefield and slaying many men left and right without flinching, his soul was bleak and black.

Even though the Imperial Family doted on him, he rarely showed an expression of content on his face. It was the effect of being neglected during his childhood before the Empress graciously extended a helping hand towards him.

”How was the battle near Yijing?” the Emperor asked. He actually didn't care for the battle, he only wanted to hear the quiet Wen Jinkai speak more.

”We won,” Wen Jinkai curtly said. His voice was rough and deep, and one could hear the authority and dominance he exuded from uttering just two simple words.

A slow smile spread on the Emperor's face. ”That is always pleasant to hear.” He motioned for his advisor to step forward and the greying man immediately did so. A few whispers were passed before the advisor disappeared into the shadows with speed that didn't match his age.

Truthfully, the Emperor had already heard of the magnificent outcomes of the battle.

The enemy soldiers were left brutally slaughtered. No one stood a chance when the Commander strutted into battle with his fearsome horse. It didn't take just brute strength to win the battle. Well-thought-out strategies were set in place, as well as unpredictable battle formations.

”My dear boy, you've yet to come and greet me,” the Empress gently said.

Even though her tone seemed to nitpick at him, the fond smile on her face said otherwise. Her mood had been incredibly low, but soared to the sky in his presence.

Because Wen Jinkai grew up without his biological mother, the Empress had graciously taken on the role of raising him as her own son, and eventually, he found a good place in her heart.

He had stuck by the Empress's side more than the Emperor's, which made the former love and dote on him more than anyone ever could.