Chapter 197 - Proposal (1/2)
The Emperor raised an eyebrow and repeated, ”Incorrect?”
Lei Xing nodded and she lowered the edict so he could see as she stupidly went, ”This...this is incorrect.”
The Emperor leaned closer and scanned the contents of the edict and then looked up at her and said, ”Everything is as it should be.”
Lei Xing blinked at him and then knit her brows, ”But...” She let out an exasperated breath and looked back down at the edict and read the short lines again. Like she possibly could not have been mistaken. But it still read the same.
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When one loses favor in one's eyes,
And the heart weighs heavy,
With rekindling hope weak...
Empress Lei may leave with the wind,
With all that she wills,
Never to return.
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Written in the Emperor's own hand and stamped with the Emperor's official seal. She could understand the words, but...
{...Is this some kind of joke? o_O)...}
{...*Hehe~ It's what we've been waiting for...*sniff* So proud! ಥ◡ಥ)...}
{...B-be quiet! Leave me alone!...}
{...*(.≖ˇ3ˇ≖｡)...Hey, you are not allowed to be unreasonable, we had a deal!...}
Lei Xing frowned, her mind was reeling. She did not expect this and could not process why she had this. Her mind was in a frenzy and she honestly did not know what to do with this...It did not feel right and she was honestly confused.
{...*There's nothing wrong with this. He loves you, you love him. The perfect couple! Nothing more perfect in the Universe!... I'll help! Just go head up and then down, nod! Brilliant and easy. You're very welcome! ^_^)...Now hurry up and do it! I'm waiting to celebrate hehe~...}
Lei Xing's frown deepened.
{...Just shut Up and let me think! >_
{...*Ohh...Okay! I can wait a bit, just a bit hehe~ I trust that you will be very reasonable. So I'll be right here...waiting...watching you ≖_≖)...Remember, you can only be reasonable and reasonable has no reason to refuse...Go on, think! I'll wait ^__^)...}
While Lei Xing was battling with her whirling mind and the bracelet's meddlesome thoughts. The Emperor was also going through his own inner turmoil. Seeing Lei Xing's confusion and waning expression made him feel even more agitated.
This morning, when he began writing these words today, he stopped and hesitated several times worried that he was rushing things. But he told himself that this was giving her exactly what she wanted, what she seemed to need while acquiring what he wants...and needs. But still, even after convincing himself with those thoughts, he hesitated. Just when he was on verge of putting the idea away altogether, the Voice interrupted and encouraged him.
{....*Be more CONFIDENT! Go ahead!... She can only say yes. Trust me! ^_^)...}
{...I want to but -... She just accepted to finally be mine last night. I worry that she'll feel it's too soon....}
{..*Is it soon for you?...}
{...No, but for her it -...}
{...*Look, I know her ve - her type very well. She didn't suddenly start liking you last night, she has had feelings for you for quite a while already. She's just the stubborn and - complicated type...Early is very GREAT! If you stall, she'll stall and then this will take forever!...
...Also, you're already husband and wife in ALL ways now. This will show her how serious you are...placing her firmly at your side, making it official...It's the right thing to do!... She already agreed to be yours and you've been hers a long time, so let's just consolidated this happy event in a ceremony!... A happy, HAPPY Ceremony! (* ^ ω ^)...}
{...But still, I think it's bett-...}
{...*Don't you trust me anymore?! Have I ever led you astray? Have I?! ლ(¯ロ¯”ლ)...}
{...*sigh* No, that's n-...}
{...*Hmph! It's good that you are aware! Now. DO NOT HESITATE! Trust me and make YOUR dreams YOUR reality! \ (≧▽≦) /...}
And with that, the Emperor felt reassured and finished the edict...and then waited for her to awaken and come to him. To curb distract himself and curb his nervousness, he dived into work, willing his mind to set thoughts of her aside with difficulty.