Chapter 28 - Did she go back to hell? (1/2)
Her warmth is still not gone from the bed. Her scent has not faded. Li Jun touches the spot where she was lying a minute ago. He has seen something similar twenty years ago. For twenty years, he thought that the maid was a spirit who came to save him. Now, he knows who that was.
They wore the same clothes. They had the same face. They even had the same way of talking. For twenty years, he kept that secret in his heart. When she reappeared in front of him, he couldn't recognize her. The person from his dreams, the vengeful spirit who saved him, and the person who fearlessly took off his mask are the same.
She said that she was going home. Did she go back to hell or that strange place from his dreams? The bed is cold now. His heart is heavier. Will he ever hold her again?
General Yu.
The fifth prince told him about the connection between General Yu and Kyuri. General Yu will know about her home.
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”How about you go back to your room?” Kwon Yoori, AKA General Yu, can bȧrėly keep her eyes open. This spoiled prince refuses to go back to his room. He keeps talking about women. She is a woman. It makes her sick to hear perverted things about women.
Wu Yixing pours more wine in her cup. ”My friend, you shouldn't hide your sorrow. I know that you are deeply saddened that you couldn't keep your 'first' woman to yourself.”
She wonders if the prince is drunk enough to not remember anything. Then, he has a high tolerance. She doesn't. She is going to have a superbad hangover tomorrow. Riding a horse with a hangover? Argh!
”Don't be disheartened, my dearest friend.” He grabs her hand. ”I will introduce you to plenty of delicate flowers in the capital. After tasting that wildflower, you will 'appreciate' the tamed ones from the capital.”
Her head is swaying right to left like a pendulum. If she hears more, her head will split in half. She is on the verge of smashing the wine bottle on his head.
Just then, Li Jun storms into the room. She puts down the bottle. The prince will not die tonight.
”Where is her home?” Li Jun unsheaths his sword and points at her. ”Answer me honestly.”
”I must be too drunk.” The prince rubs his eyes. ”Li Jun is pointing a sword at Yu Chen.”
”Whose home?” Kwon Yoori's hand moves to the hilt of the sword. She knows her skills. She won't last long against Li Jun.
”Kyuri's home.” Li Jun feels like there is no time. ”Did she go back to hell?”
Kwon Yoori blinks her eyes. ”Li Jun, are you drunk?”
”Answer me.”
”Li Jun, my friend,” Wu Yixing's eyes become clear. ”Tell us what happened first.”
”Kyuri went home. I want to know where her home is.”