Chapter 33 (1/2)
Chapter 33
Can Pa.s.s Off As Ladyboy
“You used to tell me that even though our positions are different, we are still close friends. Since we are close friends, why shouldn’t we call each other by the name? Qi Qi, you no longer consider me your friend?” His captivating pair of phoenix eyes are trained on her.
Mo Qi Qi is not a pretentious person. Since Prince Qi Xian had ignored his own safety to save her life, in her heart, he is not only a close friend, but is also her benefactor. Even though she has no idea how long she will be in this place, having a bosom friend isn’t a bad idea. She quickly agrees, “Alright. From now on, when there is no other person, I will call you by your name, Yue Hen.”
Jun Yue Hen laughs. People always view him as a warm-hearted king. Elegant, handsome and extraordinary. But only he knows what his true personality is; he is the type that is hard to fall in love. But once he does, he will only see that person. He originally thought he can spend the rest of his days with her, who would’ve thought that the emperor would came into the picture and stole her away. He made the woman he loves the most his empress.
Since he can no longer be the person beside her, he now wishes to be the person who will protect her. Even if he can only look at her from afar; stealing glances at her direction, as long as she is well, everything else is fine.
“Qi Qi, we should go back now, or else the emperor will be worried.” Jun Yue Hen reminds her. Even though he cherishes this little moment with her, he does not wish to bring her trouble. He can only suppress the pain and send her back to that man’s side.
Mo Qi Qi mumbles, “I really don’t want to watch the compet.i.tion. So boring.”
“Qi Qi must not be annoyed, the compet.i.tion should end soon.” Jun Yue Hen comforts her with a warm tone.
She sighs, “Let’s hope so. Let’s go back!” She walks back with large strides. After a few steps, she notices that Jun Yue Hen isn’t following her. She stops and turns around to look at him curiously. “Yue Hen, why aren’t you coming with me?”
Jun Yue Hen laughs warmly, “If we come back together, the emperor will be suspicious. You go back first, I will follow you later.”
Mo Qi Qi gives him a thumb up, “You are very thoughtful. I’ll go back first.” She waves at him before walking away in light steps.
Watching her back silhouette, the smile on his lips fades sadly. Qi Qi, do you know why I like walking behind you ever since we were little? Because I love seeing the way you walk, the way you move, your laughter, your frowns. Even your back silhouette is captivating. One more reason is because I want to be able to be the first one to protect you should anything happens to you. You are walking away from me again today, but why do I feel like you are getting farther and farther away? Even farther than in the past. I am really scared that one day, you will no longer be within my eyesight and I can no longer seek you out. Qi Qi, I will definitely protect you. I will not let anyone harm you. Don’t be afraid. Walk with courage. Every time you look back, I will definitely be behind you, silently protecting you.
Mo Qi Qi sits back next to Jun Qian Che.
With his eyes still on the field, Jun Qian Che opens his mouth, “What took you so long?”
Mo Qi Qi turns to him with a pair of brilliant eyes and replies him with a warm tone, “Chenqie thought the views outside were beautiful, so I took a longer time to admire them. What is the progress of the compet.i.tion?” She quickly changes the topic.
Jun Qian Che replies her coldly, “We are at the marksmanship phase. We should get the winner soon.”
Mo Qi Qi nods, earnestly watching the game. Becoming the winner isn’t easy. First you have the martial arts phase, the marksmanship phase, the archery phase, horse riding phase, the wresting phase before you determine the winner in the end. After that, you can enter the military camp as a general.
Yue Hen casually returns to his seat.