King's Regrets
The Eps 24
A few days later, emperor Shun decided to return to the state of Qin, because he had been in the state of Ming for quite some time.
Emperor Ming and crown prince Zhang drove their departure to the gate of the Ming state capital.
Crown Prince Zhang looked at Empress Yan, as if he was unwilling that Empress Yan should return to the kingdom of the Qin state. Crown Prince Zhang really wanted Empress Yan to stay in his palace, and let Emperor Shun return alone.
Emperor Shun realized that crown prince Zhang had been staring at Empress Yan since earlier, and that made him not to be pleased. But for the sake of no commotion he held back his emotions and remained ordinary in front of the Ming state emperor and crown prince Zhang.
"Thank you for visiting our Ming country, we are really very happy." The emperor of Ming.
"I'm also very grateful, because for a few days you've accepted us in your country." Emperor Shun.
The Emperor of the Ming state brought several large boxes of farewell gifts for the emperor and empress Yan.
After saying goodbye, emperor Shun and empress Yan entered the carriage that would take them back to the Qin state.
During the journey to the border, Emperor Shun's chariot and entourage are escorted by the warlords of the Ming state. It was to keep watch that as long as within the territory of the Ming state, they did not get into trouble.
Nearly an hour's drive away, they finally reached the borders of the Ming state. The warlords of the Ming state returned to the capital of the Ming state, while the wagon of emperor Shun continued their journey.
As when departing, empress Yan and emperor Shun did not speak to each other during the return trip. Even after resting for a while Empress Yan requested that she ride her own horse for several hours of travel.
At night, they stopped on a slope about 150km from the state of Qin. They set up tents to rest.
They set up two large tents for emperor Shun and empress Yan, one tent for sleeping servants and two other tents.
During his time in the tent, emperor Shun always remembered what crown prince Zhang had said when they played chess a few days ago in the Ming state palace. The words of crown prince Zhang really made emperor Shun growled and slightly worried.
"B*al! Why do I always think about what crown prince Zhang said? I should be happy, because then I can throw Empress Yan to crown prince Zhang." Emperor Shun said to himself.
While inside the Yan empress' tent, Xiao Wei had finished helping Empress Yan change clothes and remove all the jewelry and hairpins attached to the body of Empress Yan
"You can rest, Xiao Wei." Said empress Yan.
"Okay, your honor."
Xiao Wei exited the Empress Yan's tent.
Empress Yan looked at her face at the small mirror in front of her "What plans will concubine Ning put on after I return to the palace? I'm looking forward to it." (to my heart)
Empress Yan stood up and walked towards the bed, she laid her body down and slowly closed her eyes until she finally fell asleep from exhaustion.
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The next day, the Emperor Shun's chariot troupe returned to make their way to the Qin state.
From inside the carriage, Empress Yan saw a stretch of grass that was so green and looked extremely lush. Some birds and butterflies perched on the tree around the green grass.
Empress Yan's face looked extremely happy, her smile was fluffy and emperor Shun could see that from the side.
"It turns out you're so pretty when you smile." Emperor Shun spoke unknowingly.
Empress Yan who heard that turned her head and looked at emperor Shun.
"Is your majesty okay?" Asked Empress Yan in surprise.
"I'm fine, what's wrong with me?"
"The noble words earlier were very strange."
"You..."
Emperor Shun, who was unwilling to argue, did not continue his words. He prefers to look the other way.
Empress Yan who saw emperor Shun did not continue her remark again looked out the window of the carriage.
Emperor Shun looked back at Empress Yan from the side silently.
"Did I sound weird to him?" (dlam of the heart)
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Finally, after a grueling journey, they came to the front of a large gate standing firmly in front of their carriage, they had also passed through several forests before finally reaching the eastern gate of the Qin state.
The gate opened after the head of the bodyguard gave the order to the guards guarding the east gate.
The chariot of Emperor Shun and Empress Yan moved into the eastern part of the Qin state. Many people saw and immediately bowed their bodies, paying respect to the emperor and empress who were in the carriage.
Some of the chariots continued to run, passing through several cities within the Qin state's territory.
In the afternoon they arrived in front of the royal palace. Emperor Shun and Empress Yan got off the carriage, as did Xiao Wei who was riding another carriage.
"Your highness, your highness the emperor. You're finally back."
The voice of a woman made emperor Shun and empress Yan turn their heads together.
They saw concubine Ning running over to the emperor Shun who was standing right next to Empress Yan.
"What a beautiful sight. Then, your majesty I return to the palace of Yue Ji first. I don't want to bother you guys to let go of longing." Said empress Yan.
Empress Yan then walked away from the emperor Shun who was sculpting because of the words of the Empress Yan.
"Your highness, your highness the emperor. I miss your Majesty very much." Said concubine Ning with a happy face after arriving in front of emperor Shun.
Concubine Ning did not care about empress Yan leaving just like that when she saw herself coming. That's very good he thought.
"Concubine Ning, you go back first. I'm so tired." Emperor Shun.
Not long ago concubine Ning replied, emperor Shun had already stepped away leaving concubine Ning who was standing withholding her emotions.
Some of the palace servants who saw it whispered, they were like they were mocking concubine Ning who was rejected by emperor Shun.
"It must be because empress Yan already influenced the emperor when in the Ming country. The emperor cannot change me like this." (dlma hti)
Meanwhile at Yue Ji's palace, Empress Yan decided to directly bathe and soak in warm water.
His body felt extremely tired and sticky after such a long journey.
"Huhahh... The bodies of the ancients were very strong, with small horse carriages and streets like that, they were able to survive. I would no longer want to ride a horse-drawn carriage for such a long journey." Empress Yan grumbled as she was soaking.
Empress Yan slowly closed her eyes, her body muscles felt beginning to loosen slightly. It was because Xiao Wei mixed the potions into the bathtub of Empress Yan.
"At least it's pretty convenient." Empress Yan muttered.
The smell of roses that burst out from the bath also made Empress Yan's mind calm, so the fatigue she felt was slowly reduced.
Finished soaking, Xiao Wei helped empress Yan change clothes. Although his body was also tired, Xiao Wei still did his job very well.
"After this you go rest. Let the others stand guard at the door." Said empress Yan.
"But your highness..."
"Your body must be very tired, too. I don't want you to be sick."
Xiao Wei bowed her body "Thank you for your noble kindness."
"Now you call two servants here."
"Okay, your honor."
Xiao Wei walked out of Empress Yan's room, and before long she returned with two servants whom she trusted.
"Your majesty, I have brought two servants as your majesty wished."
"Yes, you can rest in your room right now."
"Okay, your honor."
After Xiao Wei came out, empress Yan saw the two maids that Xiao Wei had brought.
"Xiao Wei has already traveled a long distance with me, so I asked her to rest. And you're gonna replace him for a while to stand guard at the door."
"Okay, your honor." Said the two servants while bowing.
"As long as I rest, I don't want anyone to bother me. So you have to block and expel anyone who comes and wants to see me. Especially concubine Ning."
"We understand your majesty." Say them again.
Empress Yan nodded "Then you guys can stand guard outside."
"Okay, your honor."
The two maids exited from Empress Yan's room and closed the room door quietly. They immediately stood beside the door of Empress Yan's room, and stood guard as what Empress Yan ordered.
After the two maids came out, empress Yan walked to the bed and laid her body down.
"Today was exhausting. My body feels like it's been beaten up." Said empress Yan.
It didn't take long for Empress Yan to fall asleep after she closed her eyes.