Hua Hua You Long Fanfiction 2

Chapter 6

 HHYL Fanfic2 Chapter 6

In the middle of the night after the disrupted truce negotiation...

The late summer's night was cold albeit there was a trace of lingering heat from the day. The sounds of cicadas interrupted the silence from time to time, producing a kind of suspense that would fill the heart with uncertain anxiety.

This tranquility of night was broken by two pairs of heavy feet, which strode down the winding corridor with hastened steps. Their unrestrained steps were those of anxiety. Deep frowns were framing their troubled faces. As they approached the doorstep of an exquisitely crafted wooden door, they looked around for a while, making sure that no one was around to see them before pushing the heavy door open.

A maiden who saw them almost screamed in surprise, but she quickly covered her mouth before she could make a startled shriek that would have resonated all through the Palace.

Recovering from her initial shock, she softly addressed the two unannounced guests. "Master, Her Ladyship is already asleep."

One of the guests, with his lowered tone, urgently said to her, "Wake her up! Tell her, there is an emergency."

Seemingly hesitant, the maiden looked at them, clearly objecting to comply with their request.

"Apology, Master. Her Ladyship had ordered me not to wake her even if it was the King who is coming."

"Ru Ai, I order you to wake her, now!!" The authority in that voice was absolute. Ru Ai looked torn yet she had no other choice but to obediently bow and quickly glided to the inner room.

The waiting room was exquisitely decorated with a distinctive touch of the Lady of the Palace. However the two guests were too consumed by their own worries to even notice, let alone admire the beautiful decorations that adorned the room. They were getting impatient, frequently casting their eyes towards the inner room. It had taken much longer than expected before the beautiful lady, with her graceful steps, slowly made her way out from the inner room to meet them. Her face showed her clear annoyance to have her beauty sleep disturbed. She didn't even have enough time to dress herself in her luxurious garments, instead, she was still wearing her simple sleeping gown. Her carelessly unfastened long hair was flowing and framed her pretty face from both sides giving her an air of mystery.

Glaring at the two guests, she asked with her melodious yet stern voice. "General Yan Li, I hope you brought forth good news as you have disturbed me from my rest in the dead of the night."

Bowing his head in a respectful manner, General Yan Li's stressed face was a little hidden from the Lady's sight. The Imperial Guard, Yan Yi, stood by his side in a calm manner despite his frowning brows.

"I'm afraid that's not the case, Lady Yu." Looking at his distressed face this Lady whose beauty could cause the downfall of the country was immediately wide awake as she saw the meaning behind their sudden visitation in the middle of the night; General Yan Li had come to give her his confirmation about her worry. Their plan had failed.

"What will that be??" Even though she could already guess the unpleasant news that she was about to hear, she still wanted to hear it directly from them, stubbornly hoping to defy fate.

Inhaling deeply, he shook his head in remorse. "Lady Yu, my deepest apology. Just now, our man handed in his report. The captives have successfully escaped from our clutches."

"What?!!" Her round big eyes formed a perfect circular shape as she exclaimed in shock. Her heart immediately contracted, all color left her beautiful face but the initial shock was quickly replaced by constrained anger. This was even worse than she first anticipated.