Unrepentant

Chapter 1:A Ghost Returns, Returns to Her True Home

　　Gu Hong Jian opened her eyes to a somewhat familiar yet strange scene.

　　While not particularly well-lit, the study was peaceful. On a Huanghuali desk was a messily arranged pile of imperial reports. On the wall above the desk and chair was a plaque engraved with the words "Wen Dao Tang." These three characters were written vigorously and powerfully, with a very natural and flowing style of calligraphy. In fact, it looked as if it had been written personally by the current Emperor of Tianmin Country, Lin Si Ze; although, it was actually Gu Hong Jian who held the knife and carved each stroke.

　　This was Wen Dao Tang. Although seemingly a common yet elegant study, in fact it was Lin Si Ze's imperial study.

　　Why— why was she, Gu Hong Jian, here?

　　Gu Hong Jian must be in Chi Imperial Palace. Extremely far away from the capital, in the Hu prefecture, she and the famous general from the Gang and Ji va.s.sal states, Baili Cen,fought hand to hand. Although many of Tianmin Country's officers and soldiers had succeeded in carrying out the a.s.signment, trials and tribulations had fallen down upon the Hu prefecture. Fighting hand to hand with Baili Cen, Gu Hong Jian simply didn't have any stratagem that ensured him successfully being defeated – Baili Cen had dismounted her from her horse by striking her with his lance. After that, in pursuit, his lance pierced her stomach. She then lost consciousness.

　　Baili Cen was no rookie; he was a rather young yet seasoned general. He knew exactly how to take advantage of the situation. Thus, the instant Gu Hong Jian was thrown to the ground from her horse, she became aware of her inevitable death.

　　To be more accurate, when Gu Hong Jian had left the capital with 50,000 troops and horses to seize Hu prefecture three months ago, she already knew she was going to die.

　　So what was going on?

　　Not only was she not dead, but she also appeared a thousand miles away, in Lin Si Ze's study...?

　　Gu Hong Jian wrinkled her brows, looking extremely puzzled, and took two steps forward, only to discover that her body seemed as light as willow catkins. She merely thought of where she wanted to move before instantly appearing in Lin Si Ze's resting area.

　　Unexpectedly, Lin Si Ze was there.

　　He appeared somewhat fatigued. Leaning atop the soft couch with his eyes closed, faint black circles could be seen beneath his eyes. His left hand clenched an imperial report.

　　Even though he currently appeared very exhausted, he was still, as always, extremely handsome. Because his eyes were closed, those long, curled eyelashes could clearly be seen. They fluttered like b.u.t.terfly wings in the wake of his light breathing. The outer corners of his eyes were slightly curved upwards. He appeared to be a gentle and sincere man who could look straight into a person's soul and steal their heart. But if angered, he would send cold and detached looks toward others, making them feel as if they had fallen into an icehouse.

　　Gu Hong Jian was aware of this after having been on the receiving end of these two types of looks.

　　But now he quietly slept, his brilliantly bright eyes hidden. He actually appeared very meek.

　　With a very high straight nose, rather thin, pale lips, and compared to Gu Hong Jian who was constantly on the move all year round, flawless, fair skin...

　　He appeared to be a picturesque sleeping beauty.

　　But Gu Hong Jian was not in the mood to appreciate his beauty, because she urgently wanted to know what happened. Thereupon, she once again "walked" towards Lin Si Ze's side and reached a hand out to shake Lin Si Ze awake.