The next week, you find out that marrying Bei TangTang is not a piece of cake. It takes a long time and a lot of effort. The necessary preparations for the required ceremonies seemed endless. Nonetheless, there was a reason for all this. As the second-born TangTang is an important member of the emperial family. Since the Emperor is still unmarried, TangTang is considered the Crown Prince. An engagement with the second-in-line is something the inhabitants from Zodiac Land wouldn't take lightly.
Take this example. The same day the Emperor had confirmed your betrothal, he made it public. Like immediately. In order to let the Zodiac Landers know the emperial blood line would be secured, special messengers were appointed. The result? Everyone in the Capital was notified and the next day, the entire country knew. This had some severe consequences.
From then on you were recognized in public. At least when palace servants are accompanying you. TangTang allowed you to leave palace ground and let you explore the city on your own. One day he would guide you to his favourite spot. Hopefully, he keeps his promise, you think while on a stroll. Enjoying your freedom, you look around the marketplace. It is filled with liveliness and the merchants are focused on selling their goods.
Uninterested, you pass by multiple stands yet you stop at one selling jewelry. Something's odd. You see a necklace that wasn't there before. You ask the merchant to show it to you. With a faint smile, he does exactly that. Weird. Last time, he was eager to show you some exquisite bracelets and decorative hair pieces. You even got some for free. Well, YOU got them for free, TangTang paid. The perks of a soon-to-be royal. You have someone to get you whatever you want.
Perhaps you're just imagining things. You take a look at the necklace's different pendants. The necklace isn't particularly beautiful and is of low quality. To be honest, it's an atrocity. The first pendant that catches your eyes, has a symbol engraved in it. It is made of a coloured gemstone. It feels oddly familiar. It is in a shade of pink you've seen somewhere else. In Zodiac Land, to be precise. The other pendants don't ring a bell, but you study them in detail as well. When you've investigated 12 of them, you get shocked. The last pendant is made of a pinkish purple an has... Your birthmark on it. Can this be a coincidence?
Aiming to ask the merchant about the 13 pendants, you want to tap his shoulder. Too late you realize he is not there anymore. Confused, you look around. The market has become quiet.You notice a group of paupers entering the place. The merchants shift their attention to the poor, giving them condescending looks. When an older man goes over to the merchants' stalls, he is aggressively pushed aside. 'Ophiuchus are not allowed to participate in trade!', a crafts salesman shouts. From the crowd, supportive noise can be heard. Hearing this, a couple of irresponsible youngsters takes initiative and kicks the old man. He falls down with his basket of lotus seeds.
Unable to watch this, you step in. To shield the man from the kicks, you go stand in front of him. This way, you block the others from physically harassing him. Without hesitation, you come to defend him: 'What's wrong with this man trying to sell lotus seeds? It's wrong to kick a person. Physical harassment is forbidden, right? Did you even verify whether he is indeed an Ophiuchus? I believe it's morally wrong-' You do not get to finish your sentence. While you were screaming, the reckless youngsters changed their target. Now they were aiming at you. With a precise movement, a foot hits your head. You immediately lose consciousness.
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Oh! My Emperor
Fanfic'Kill her', is Gu Jiacheng 2.0's answer. Brief yet concise. As a reaction to this statement, a slender man steps forward. He seems to be part of this group: he's dressed the same way, but the colour he wears somehow makes him stand out. It's deep pu...
