Book 11: Chapter 16


    You have already worked it out? asked Lin Chucheng, breathingboriously.


    The young girl turned to face Lin Chucheng and enthused, Yes, thank you! Thank you for helping us out so much! Thank you! If it was not for Miss Irena, w-we wouldve been thrown out Im truly sorry for treating you both so poorly before Sorry.


    Ah, not at all The young girls gratitude made Lin Chucheng feel horrible as he knew he had no right to ept her gratitude. He never did anything  besidesshing out and throwing his temper around.


    Irena showed neither discontent nor condescending feelings, as though his appearance was an eventual event she foresaw. Though yourete, you technically dide.


    Sorry Lin Chuchengs head-down apology didnt stem from pressure he couldnt bear but from the bottom of his heart. He genuinely believed he was in the wrong. He realised his mistake and how childish he was. Heshed out at someone doing their best to help people with their difficulties.


    Never mind. Irena shook her head. Irena used the wall as support to walk. She didnt escape the door mming on her foot unscathed.


    Are you all right. Do you need me to help you? Lin Chucheng queried.


    No thanks.


    The golden ball on the blue dome bathed Irena in a weing warmth once Irena stepped outside. She covered her eyes with her eyes and smiled as she peered into the blue sky. She suddenly realised that Lord Lin, whom she always admired, lost a leg thanks to someone.


    <em>Now that Im the same as Lord Lin, will he like me a little more?</em>


    It was a great day for Irena. Her senior was right. A tax officers job wasnt purely to collect taxes but to help everyone understand that they needed to pay taxes, and ensure they pay the correct amount. A tax officers work was anything but simple. Even so, it was satisfying. Lin Dongqing took many scenarios into consideration when he wrote up the tax guide. As long as one was willing to invest the effort, theyd be able to find a way to ovee issues.


    Though Irena walked blindly, she finally found her resolve. What she wanted more than anything was to have a job that people could make people happy. She worked all night to find a solution, and it was worth it when she saw the girls smile. Though she couldnt walk properly, she maintained an upright torso just as her unbending will that refused to buckle under pressure. She neverined or vented on Lin Chucheng.


    <em>Is this because she was educated differently? Our empires Princess is so gentle and tough Maybe this world isnt what I thought it was. Perhaps those I belittled are the ones who are truly giving it their all.</em>


    Lin Chucheng ran up to Irena from behind and picked her up. Startled, Irena shrieked. Put me down! What are you doing?! Th-this is absurd! Put me down!


    Sorry, Tax Officer Irena, but I dont think youll make it back with your foot in that shape, so Ill take you to a doctor.


    Not going! Not going! Im not going to the doctor! Put me down! Put me down!


    For some reason, Irena frantically resisted as soon as he said he was taking her to a doctor. She pped Lin Chucheng all over his face, turning it into an assortment of shapes. He could ept being pped for picking up a girl before getting permission, but it was obvious that she wasnt focused on that but seeing the doctor


    Tax Officer Irena, you must go to the hospital. You might have broken your foot or have a facture.


    No! No! Put me down! Put me down! I dont want an injection! I dont want an injection! Put me down! Im not going! Never!


    Lin Chucheng didnt release Irena. He, instead, tried to reason with her. Unfortunately, when someone is scared and angry, its pointless to try and reason with them. Her resistance only encouraged him to hold her tighter. It looked as if Lin Chucheng was trying to vite an unwilling girl in broad daylight except the two had yet to realise how troublesome it looked


    Chu, what are you two doing?


    Lin Chucheng riveted. Irena seemed to realise what she did and, hence, stiffened up, as well. She wanted to hide her rosy cheeks behind her slender fingers. She was a Princess, yet was touchy with a man in front of everyone She embarrassed the imperial family.


    Irena: <em>Wait, who is Chu?</em>


    Leah was dumbstruck at the sight of her younger brother holding Irena. Most importantly, Leah knew her brother and the Princess One was her younger brother and the other her younger sister. Though Leah wasnt Lin Dongqings biological daughter, it was still quite the shock Anybody would have their life turned upside down if they saw their younger brother and sister hugging each other on the street. She couldnt ept it despite being a subus