31 Chapter 31: Anger (1/2)

My mind is filled with hatred and anger, but I cool it down. I don't have anything to do with them anymore. To think that TianYu would backstab me! Nevermind, this is for the better. We finish dinner with the two King, Queen couples chattering in delight. It seems that they are all on good terms. The Queen Huang, who I had thought was very disagreeable, turned out to be quite amiable with my mother around. I smile as I eat. TianYu and Prince Fu talk across from me. Whenever they try to include me into the conversation, I quickly turn them down.

I quickly excuse myself first from the dining table once I finish.

”I will excuse myself first now.”

”Okay, YingYue, don't forget about afternoon tea!”

”Yes, mother,” I obey.

After a couple minutes away, a tear falls from my eye.

”Huh?”

I wipe it away.

”What's wrong, your highness?!” both Ji and Commander Yang say, worried.

”There's… nothing wrong… but why… are there tears?”

I wipe them, but more and more flow. Ji hugs me and comforts me.

”It's ok, we're here for you.”

I dry my tears with a handkerchief from Commander Yang. After a while, I finally cooled down, but the hole in my heart was quite noticeable. It's better this way, I tell myself.