Book 17: Chapter 50


    Consort Ling Yue, King Troys order was for you to leave Troy City. It is an absolute order. If you choose not to return, I will have to resort to using force. Troy City is an extremely dangerous ce at the moment. Whether it is out of consideration for you or Princess Liu Yue, you must leave Troy City.


    Ling Yue gripped the half-remaining stocking in her hand with a light grip. She seemed as though she wasnt paying any attention to what Tanya was saying. Tanya sighed to herself when she saw Ling Yues look. It was just as she thought; Ling Yue reacted simrly to the White Deer King.


    I really cant stand that woman. I cant tell if this is her caring for me or not. A woman giving this to another woman is a tant provocation! Not even I can be nonchnt upon receiving this! Shes a mere human; whats she acting haughty about? I was just slightlyter than her; else, I wouldnt be a mistress! Ling Yue stood up in a fit. She threw the stocking into the fire.


    Tanya reacted with shock. She, too, was a female, but she couldnt understand the meaning of the stocking. To her, it was just a keepsake used for proof. She didnt perceive there to be any problem with the stocking. After all, only the King would use his consorts stocking.


    Lets go back to square one now. Im sorry, but I wasnt listening to you. Nier went too far. Whats she trying to achieve, provoking me with a stocking with my husbands scent on there? Forget her for now. What exactly was my husbands order again?


    Ling Yue sat back down next to the firece. She looked at the stocking that had almost been totally burnt still feeling somewhat irate.


    Consort Ling Yue, King Troys order is for you to leave Troy City, and it is an absolute order. Should you choose not to return, I will have to resort to force if you refuse. Troy City is an extremely dangerous ce at the moment. Whether its out of consideration for you or Princess Liu Yue, you must leave Troy City. However, when I entered the city, I noticed that nobody was allowed to leave their homes. Were you the one who gave that order?


    Mm, indeed. I forbid anyone from leaving this city. They must wait for my husband to arrive, which is why I cant leave, either. This was an order that I gave to everyone. I wanted everyone to calm down. If I leave now, my order will be me abandoning them and fleeing on my own. That will only plunge more people into panic. This city belongs to King Troy, my husband; therefore, I must protect this city.


    Your Majesty, King Troys gave an absolute order, which was for you to leave. He emphasised that you must take Liu Yue with you. It is extremely dangerous at Troy City at the moment. If you do not leave, I will have to get physical.


    Ling Yue nonchntly shook her head. A curve came to her lips: Tanya, I really like you and would hate to hurt you. If you want to use force, I doubt you can defeat a huge fox, right? Right now, I have Miss Ying and Miss Shusia. Im sure Ill be safe. Furthermore, I can protect my own daughter. This is my husbands city, which also makes it my home. I refuse to leave. I believe that my husband wont immediately attack the city. Everyone will wee him.


    Let me leave to report to His Majesty if nothing else, then.


    You dont need to leave. His Majesty ising closer and closer as we speak, which means that itll be more and more dangerous. From now, you just need to focus on protecting me.


    Ling Yue stood up and rubbed Tanyas head. Ling Yue then went to the bed to look at Liu Yue, who was sleeping. Quietly giggling, she stated, Liu Yue is fond of this ce. Such lively streets and a city would be more fun than being in a manor, right? She is a kid, after all. Thats why I cant leave this ce. This ce must be protected. In the future, I will bring Liu Yue here to enjoy the hot spring.


    Are you sure about this? It is dangerous here. If any riots break out here, the imperial pce will be the main target To add to that, I think His Majesty will harshly reproach me for failing toplete the task he assigned me Should any mishap befall you, would I not lose my home? His Majesty is my final home.


    Ling Yue lingered for a moment then solemnly looked at Tanya. She pulled Tanya into her embrace. Tanya stiffened up. Ling Yue had a really nice fragrant on her. Nevertheless, she had the smell of an anthropoids fur on her. Normally, Tanya would instinctively switch to a tense and apprehensive mode as soon as she caught the smell. This time, to the contrary, she strangely felt cosy and happy. She leaned into Ling Yues embrace simrly to a child snuggling up in their mothers embrace.


    Itll be all right, Tanya. Regardless of what happens, as long as you dont leave, I wont let you leave. You are a guard who protects my husband, and you are also the saviour of Troy City that time. No matter if its me or my husband. Youre our hero. As long as youre alive, we will never abandon you. We will always be your family.


    Consort Ling Yue Tanyas voice was slightly shaky.


    Voice suddenly turning colder, Ling Yue muttered, Plus, I have a load of rage that I want to throw on him. Does he really not know what this means? Whats he trying to suggest, sending me Niers stocking? I went through so much effort to help him, only for him to repay me with this? How outrageous. After this matter is settled, Im going to give it to him.


    Despite it having nothing to do with Tanya, she could feel the cold murderous intent from within Ling Yues marrow. She could see that Ling Yue was absolutely infuriated after receiving that gift.


    Is that thing really a provocation that women cant tolerate? wondered Tanya.


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    Current time outside the room.


    Ying and Shusia extended out their arms to stop the maid who was attempting to enter: Sorry, without Miss Ling Yues permission, nobody is allowed to enter her room.


    The startled maid looked at the two swords that were still sheathed but at her neck. Ying deftly took the tray carrying midnight snacks from the maid: While youre at it, tell the others that, henceforth, food must be delivered half an hour earlier. While youre at it record the name of the chef. When you bring food over, you have to eat a portion of it as a security measure, understood?


    Ah, Y-Yes


    The maid trembled as she stepped back. She then quickly ran off. Ying ced the food down. While she was at it, she picked up a portion to eat. Shusia smiled: You sure are serious, huh, Ying.


    His Majesty gave my sister a pair of eyes. I will never forget his kindness. For that, I will forever earnestly protect them.