That is Not What I Desire! (YiZhan)

Chapter 5

General Wang wasn't the Ministry's ideal queen for King Xiao. Even though General Wang is breathtakingly beautiful, there's nothing about him that's delicate and gentle. In fact, he's strong and can be cruel if necessary. He's so strong that he can compete with King Xiao one-on-one that they can actually be considered equals. But since it is General Wang, not to mention going against him, they don't have the courage to even gently voice out their miniscule opinions and views.

Wang YiBo, on the other hand, wasn't focused on becoming the Queen but becoming a spouse of King Xiao XIII! He wanted to be married to King Xiao very much, so if he had to become the Queen in order for that to happen, he would gladly accept that role. He always did his best in everything he was tasked to do, so even if he knew he would have to struggle doing the Queen's duties and responsibilities, he would prepare himself for it and he promised to himself that he would do even so much better than when he became a general. Even when there were many who thought that he wasn't worth it—even he, himself thought so too—it would not make him change his mind to lose this once in a lifetime chance. For all these years, the person he wanted the most was King Xiao. So if he would have to spend his whole life proving his worth, he would do so!

But just when he thought that he had finished mentally preparing himself for anything that would come, he was proven wrong when he was summoned to the inner palace the next day.

Ever since he promised to dedicate his life to the Kingdom of Chongqing, Wang Yibo had never been scared or nervous again. Even when he almost died before, he only calmly accepted his fate as dying for the kingdom would be his greatest honor.

Now, his forehead was covered with cold sweat as he knelt in front of the previous king and queen.

It wasn't the first time kneeling in front of them, but now that he was presenting himself as someone betrothed and soon to be married to King Xiao XIII, it was natural to be extremely nervous. He was presenting himself not as General Wang of the Kingdom of Chongqing, but just a man who would become part of the Royal Family and meet his future husband's parents.

"You may rise, YiBo..." The previous king said to Wang YiBo.

"I don't dare, Father King!"

"What are you getting nervous about? We're going to become a real family soon."

More cold sweat flowed down from Wang YiBo's forehead, dripping down his chin. "..." He took it as a threat rather than a gentle reminder. So instead of raising his head, Wang YiBo bowed down low, his forehead hit the ground with a loud thud. Then he spoke loud and clear, "Father King, I promise that I'll do my best to be the best spouse for King Xiao XIII! All the efforts I made as the Kingdom of Chongqing's general, I swear I will double them—no, I'll triple them!" Wang YiBo promised. "Please allow me to get married to King Xiao XIII, Father King!"

"Aiya, this child..." There was amusement in the previous king's eyes. He glanced at the previous queen who was chuckling quietly, her hand in front of her mouth. "Who told you that I wouldn't allow it? Tell me, so I can punish them."

No one told Wang YiBo. It was just his assumption. Lost with what to say, he was only able to mutter, "Um..."

"Raise your head and look at me, YiBo... I'm calling you with just your given name because I wish for this private talk to be more casual. Will I have to give an order for you to look at me, your future father-in-law?"

"..." Slowly, Wang YiBo meekly looked up.

The previous king rose the corners of lips into a warm smile. "I don't need you to do your best, YiBo..."

"I just need you to devotedly and loyally love my son." The previous king slowly said to him. "That's all."

"I knew I wasn't wrong when I adopted you into our Kingdom. You've proven yourself so much, YiBo. You have been a good child, and now, you have become a good grown-up man too."