27 Green Hats for everyone (1/2)

After teasing the Holy Maiden Qing Lou his mother and giving his father a headache he spent some time with his siblings Mei Long Su'er and Bing'er. After which his father sent his brothers back to the Sacred Martial Pavilion. His Mother dropped a major bomb on him about the problems going on in the Central Continent.

After speaking with her further I decided to just keep doing what I want regardless of the consequences. After father came back they both went home with the guards and Manager Fu. After teasing my sister Meng Ergou Su'er and Bing'er i teleported Mei Long back to the inn and told him to cultivate Bing'er decided to stay with Su'er to teach the little maid. After which I teleported to my eldest brother and gave him the fire law cultivation.

After which I strolled around the capital while in disguise. After having my fun I started going towards the inn. However half way their I felt as if I forgot something. After thinking for a while I remembered I had a date with the Empress as well as some other sad ladies. I made a couple of clones and I went to the Empress personally. Since I secretly marked her as well as others I immediately appeared beside her.

She seemed to not notice as she sat there with a see through night gown and a sword. I coughed lightly gaining her attention. At first she swung her sword out of instinct. To which I had Xiao Fang teleport me on her bed. She seemed to blank out before looking around finding me on her bed laying down on my side as my head rested on my hand. She looked stunned for a moment before speaking.

”I didn't think young noble would come”

”Oh. Why would I not come to see Empress Ruo doing her sword dance. This young noble wanted nothing more than to see the beauty of it.”

”Well than I shall not disappoint young noble.”

She said quite seriously before starting her sword dance. Tian seeing her start bought some rare cultivation wine from the system. He also had the system put up a barrier to prevent prying eyes and sound from going out. When he opened the wine the delicious smell spread out. The Empress stopped and looked at the wine jug and then myself.

”Don't worry I put a barrier up so the smell won't leak out. and besides I have more since it's my own creation ”

I spoke shamelessly as I took credit for the systems product. She nodded and continued her sword dance. After watching the sword dances from earlier I realized that those young misses couldn't compare to the empress. Although they were good she was better, way better. It was beautiful elegant sensual and gave a sense of pride.

After about an hour she finished and joined me on the bed. I poured her a glass of wine as we began to talk to each other. I felt quite sorry for her considering all she went through. I also couldn't help but admire Mother Su and Mother Ling for being so badass. Especially Mother Ling as she's always so gentle loving and kind. After speaking a little more i asked her a question.

”Are you happy?”

She was stunned by the question before going into silent thought. She sighed and spoke up

”Honestly I wouldn't know what I am anymore. I was reluctant indignant and angry when Sacred Martial Pavilion forced me to marry the Emperor.” I wanted to leave but my family needed this marriage. I had thought your father would come and save me from that wedding but. Sigh Anyway after having Mu'er I indeed felt happy.” She paused

”However this happiness was only for having a child. I have never been happy in this place. In here you deal with schemes 24/7 from both inside and outside. This palace is nothing more than a building of assassinations. Cold distant calculating and vicious. I long ago wanted to leave this place but stayed for my daughter's protection.” She paused again shifting her gaze towards me

” I truly envied your three mother's. Being able to live peacefully with the man they love must truly be wonderful.”

”Do you still love him?” I couldn't help but ask.

”No.” She said decisively ” On the day of my wedding all the hopes dreams and love for him vanished. Seeing him today only further solidified that.”

”If I could give you a chance to leave this place would you?”

”No. Atleast not until my daughter has found someone whom she feels could protect her I will not leave this place.” She said with a firm determination in her eyes. While a bitter smile hung on her face. This is what it means to be a parent. Sacrificing your happiness for the protection and happiness of your child when needed.

I just looked into her eyes as she looked at my own. I rubbed her face as I grabbed her hand.

”Let me take you somewhere” Before she could speak they both disappeared.

On a small mountain stood a small wooden house with a swinging bench on the frontnear a tranquil lake that reflected the moon. A white light flashed as Tian and the Empress appeared sitting on the bench. The Empress was stunned before she subconsciously covered her body with while sending him a glare. He smiled as he spoke