Chapter 13 (1/2)

Chapter 13

The crown prince had defeated the enemy of the Hans and led the troops home victoriously. The moment the news arrived, the entire country celebrated. When Du Hao and his troops were ten li* from the capital, the whole palace had already been decorated with lanterns and coloured banners. Countless of imperial concubines and palace maids wore their most beautiful dresses while awaiting for their hero’s arrival.

This enthusiastic atmosphere eliminated the fear of the intruder. In addition, it distracted others from how Lian Feng, the Imperial bodyguard, had been punished for failing to fulfill his obligations. Those large or small government officials who used to surround Lian Feng when he was in favour have all disappeared. Even the palace maids who fancied him were avoiding him, and no longer dared to discuss about anything that was related to him.

The only exception is our female lead, Lin Shan. Currently, she’s inside Lian Feng’s room….what is she doing? Touching a very expensive looking antique vase!

Look! Look! Look at the exquisite texture!!! Look at the coloured glaze! This is definitely an item of the highest quality!

Don’t underestimate Lin Shan. Although she is obsessed with money, she isn’t blind. Last time during her wedding with the princess, she was given a lot of gifts from the royal relatives; all the names sounded beautiful, but when she looked at the actual items, they were of terrible quality! “Thousand years mountain ginseng” my a.s.s! It just looked a tad bit better than a regular white radish. Did they think the Prince Consort was a bonehead? She is Taobao’s** diamond member, ok?! A mere picture is enough for her to determine whether something is good or bad; not to mention the items were placed in front of her.

This flower vase is definitely worth a lot of money though!

Seeing how Lin Shan’s hands have not left the vase since her arrival, the bed ridden Lian Feng spoke up, “If Prince Consort likes the vase, this servant will give it to Prince Consort.”

Are you freaking kidding me? If I knew you were so generous. I wouldn’t be touching the vase, but the golden sabre instead! Lin Shan’s heart was filled with regrets. Originally, she was planning to leave with the vase, but looking around Lian Feng’s room, she could only describe it as a room with four bare walls. He is the head of the Imperial Bodyguard, yet the only expensive item in his room was the vase. Wouldn’t it be very inconsiderate of her if she takes it?

Her heart softened and she responded politely: “No, it’s okay…it’s okay…” But deep down, she was hoping he would push her to take it. Just press on, press on a bit more and I will take it!

But Lian Feng isn’t someone who would go around the curves and skirt the corners. If the person didn’t want it, then he shall not press. Instead, he began reading a book.

Poor Lin Shan. She waited so long but Lian Feng did not press on. She realized she was too polite and he took her words seriously! h.e.l.lo?! I was just being nice. Lin Shan totally regrets her actions now. As she looked at the vase once more, she felt like she lost something good. Her heart ached.

Forget it! What the eye doesn’t see, the heart doesn’t grieve over. She moved away from the vase and sat on a seat next to Lian Feng. If he’s reading, she will watch him read. She stared at him for a couple of minutes until Lian Feng couldn’t take it anymore.

“Prince Consort, is something the matter?”

“No.” Lin Shan shook her head, and continued staring at him while resting her chin on her hand.

“Then why is Prince Consort staring at servant in such a way?”

“I’m bored! Just ignore me. Continue! Continue!”

Lian Feng: “……”

After a few moments later, even Lin Shan couldn’t take it anymore. Her eyes started circulating around the room. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something: “Oh yes, have you eaten?”

“This servant has already eaten lunch.”