Daughter of a dragon. [Sima Shi :Book 1]

Chapter 5

Lu Fan had awoken to the sound of a beating heart against her head. The sound was loud and at the same time pleasant. As if the heart needed someone to lay there and comfort it. When the girl had sat up, she saw Sima Shi holding onto her. His chin right over her head, and his hands caressed her hair.

And she had slowly and stealthily slipped out of his arms. Crawling towards the long doors that made sounds as it opened. She looked back at Sima Shi, who had turned over and groans in his sleep. Her body shivered as she made her way to the hallway.

Her eyes turning floating around the long wooden corridors, all she had seen was blue flags and people in blue clothing.

"Why must Lord Shi marry such an unfortunate girl?" She leaned against the wall, and listened to the conversation about herself and Sima Shi. "She's from Shu. A mere peasant girl."

"I assume Lord Shi has no interest in the women his father had picked out for him." One woman says, Lu Fan was frowning. " Unlike his father and brother, Shi seems to have poor taste in women. "

Lu fan felt tears coming down her face ; the men would tell her she was beautiful. Zhao Yun would praise her because of her exotic eyes and interesting yet lovely face. She does loathe her body for being too short and thick around her waist and hips. She wished she can cover her thighs from Shi's presence every day. Lu Fan knew that she wasn't going to make here, not without losing her mind and drinking poison.

Lu Fan had turned her back and began to walk towards the east. Hoping to find her way around this place,and maybe - just maybe - find her way outside.

" Good Morning, My lady. " Out of fright ,Lu Fan had turned to see Sima Zhou standing by the door to the library. Lu Fan dipped her head into a bow.

"Good morning ,Lord Zhou." She spoke. Her tone soft and her eyes locking onto the ground. "I assumed you were resting. "

Zhou smirked. "I couldn't get much sleep. Your husband was pushing me about plans for the next war, " Zhou leaned in closer, a teasing grin on his face. " And a wedding ."

Lu Fan covered her blushing face, while gripping her sleeve. "I...I see. "

"I'm curious as to what made my brother choose you. " He asks, "You're beautiful, but not as beautiful as other women he's met. "

"O-Other women...? " Lu Fan's voice felt dry. Sima Shi has met other women, and,maybe he was going to marry those women. How does Lu Fan know if she's not one of many many wives?

Zhou nods, before sighing. "I guess he sees something within you worth keeping."

He leaves. Lu Fan quickly hides in the library, and sits in silence. Thinking. Why should she care if he marries more women than just her? She doesn't love him anyway. She had spent hours studying. Hours dwelling in the library and writing letters to Zhou Yun and Jiang Wei, letters that she prays will get to them soon.

She hid the letter in her robe and turned to see the door opening, and her husband walking inside. His eyes wandering around before seeing Lu Fan reading by the window.

"I was looking all over for you. " he says, while rubbing her shoulders. His eyes studying her closely, watching her every movements and habits. " I wanted you to walk around with me. "

" I...I was reading a book." She said, her tone dropped into a soft whisper while her hand brushed against her stomach. feeling for her letters and grinning to herself before feeling her fingers pressed against her cheeks.

"Did your book interest you?" She nods, before closing the book.

"But a walk with my lord is much more pleasing to me." She says, before standing up on her feet and looking towards the ground.

"You're much lovelier in blue, Li mei. " He praises her, while the two entered the courtyard. She had stolen one of the bamboo shorts and gripped the plant tight in her hands. Hoping to regain her sanity, and not think of the idea of drinking posion and hanging herself.

"I am glad my lord approves it." She says while looking out into the yard.

"I have recieved word from Cao Pi." Lu Fan had turned her head. " He wishes to see you, and hopes to be more interactive with you."

She closes her eyes and lets out a deep breath. "When shall the wedding take place?"

"Give it months." Sima Shi says while pausing by the pond. His gloved hands holding Lu Fan around her waist, and his lips brushed her ear. whispering nothings into her ear. She had took a step forward,but Shi had grabbed her hand,and turned her towards him. his eyes gazing into hers, as she dropped her bambo short.

"You seem as if something is bothering you, my wife." He had pointed out.

"I wonder does my lord have any concubines I may need to be aware of?" Shi gave a ghost like smile. As charming as he looked, Sima Shi was more into war than women. He tried his best to find a wife, but that never seemed to interest him.

"I see you've spoken to Zhao earlier today." He sighed,before turning her over. Staring into her big brown eyes. "You will be my first and only wife. I do not have the same values as Zhao, my only concern is Lady Li Mei. "

Lu Fan narrowed her eyes, and watched her husband closely. He knew she was not his concern . She could jump off a palace building and he wouldn't shed a tear.

"I see, you don't believe me..."He asks,before. Leaning forward. His forehead connecting towards hers. His eyes never leaving hers,while watching her eyes drifting as she turned her face towards the sky. He had tilted her head towards him. "what must I do to make you believe me..?"

"I believe you, my lord. " She says, while holding his hand firmly tight. " I never should have doubted my lord. "

Shi smirks,while pressing her close. His lips moving closer towards hers, causing Lu Fan's heart to beat rapidly. Her lips parting for air -

And her stomach growled along with the upcoming thunder. Sima Shi looked to the sky, drops of rain began connect with the two lovers, "we should head back inside. "

Lu Fan nods, while holding her husband's hand, and leaving towards the palace.

" That was close. "He says, before pulling her in and kissing her cheeks. Lu Fan blinked her eyes, before feeling her face grow red .

"I..." Shi grins while running his fingers into her hair, cupping the side of her face, he couldn't resist this moment.

That was before Lu Fan's stomach growled louder than before.

"I see my lady hasn't eaten all day. " He whisperers. A small smirk on his face,as he drew back. His hands laced with her own, as they had marched down the hall.

"Let's go get you some food, my love. "