"Her courtyard? You mean the cold palace?"- General Li Ching
"Speaking of which. Little Kim, you really don't want us to help you? At least we could get you out from the cold palace we can talk to his majesty"-Rin Li
"Big Brother Rin Li, if you or father ever did that. I swear to the heavens and back that I won't forgive you" I said smiling too sweetly.
"But the cold palace is known for punishing women in the harem."Father said the got the attention of everyone present as everyone tensed, cause they know their mistakes and I have the cards...
They also know how powerful my father and brother combined,
and if they were greedy and disloyal to the throne since then.
Then our family name would be the next royals around this kingdom. But yeah Father and the previous Emperor were best buds so, it's natural for him to defend what his sworn brother tried to protect.
"Oh, My Father. You have a sharp tongue but don't go saying it like that, you'll embarrassed his majesty for not taking care of his Empress Consort"
"Then why won't you leave the cold palace Little Kim?" Brother asked giving me the ' tell me the truth or you'll be dead look'
"But brother I'm telling the truth, hmmmft... His majesty sent me to the cold palace cause I asked for a customized courtyard and the cold palace was the only place that was untouched over the years., so I have the liberty to modify it to my liking..." I lied with out betting and eye as I kept smiling at them
'You jerk, you owe me one'
"Are you sure Little Kim?"-Rin Li
" of course! why don't the two of you visit the court yard the day after tomorrow, since I need some time to groom my pets to be presentable"
"If we may Sister Consort, we also wish to come along" concubine filter said that was agreed by everyone
Even The Emperor, The Prince and Eunuch Fon seemed to be interested.
"Then I'll prepare for some delicacies for everyone" I said as I think of what to serve them.
"A-Jin list the ingredients I needed let someone to get it at the imperial kitchen" I said lively
"Which one your highness" A-Jim asked.
Well I did kind of been cooking a lot of dishes every time I crave for modern type food... so yeah I kinda understand how it confused A-Jin
"Uhhh... hmmm... what about the one I prepared when we completed painting the courtyard" I said as my wolves might also want to have some.
"Your highness even though that dish is delicious, it will bring harm to your health if you constantly eat that" Gou Shi reprimanded
His not wrong though but... "come one Gou Shi I just want everyone to taste it.. You and Feng Yun could join too I'll make plenty for everyone" I said giving him the pitiful look, like a child asking permission to play outside in a rainy day...
"Fine, but you have to stop eating when I tell you to" Gou Shi said which made Kim-er face sparkle
She listen to everything Gou Shi says regarding her food intake as she trust his judgement of what's good for her body and she doesn't want to get chubbier than she already was.
"Then it's settled I meet you all the day after tomorrow in front of my courtyard. Gou Shi and Fen Yun can lead you there, cause you might not find it when you went on your own."-Kim-er
"Or those three will chase you around endlessly till their satisfied" Feng Yun voiced out
"Come on you haven't let go of that matter Feng Yun? It's already been a year plus your the one who's sneaking around that they thought you were an assassin" Kim-er giggled while Feng Yun hid behind Eunuch Fon
"Since when did you got close with our Empress?"- Eunuch Fon
"Since she started making me as her entertainment" Feng Yun dead panned answered still hiding behind Eunuch Fon
"Sister consort we will be glad to visit your courtyard" concubine Jen Sho said delicately
"Eh? But haven't his majesty just punish you sister concubine or you just think that his majesty is bluffing when he said those punishments?" She arrogantly said that made everyone take a step back as everyone saw her piercing gaze and that mischievous glint in her eyes that means trouble
while Queen Mother became sharp as ever as she glared at the concubine.
"Or I'm the only one who took that seriously, dear Emperor mind clearing this misunderstanding of ours, or you weren't serious when you said those punishment and it was just for show for everyone ?" I slyly asked that gained Queen Mother's attention
"What is this all about Li Cheng?" Queen Mother Calmly asked but her eyes are like a beast eyeing her prey
"I'm being serious about it my Empress so you don't need to worry along with you Mother it's just a trivial matter I will fix it immediately, do let Brother Jun Meng take you back to Cardigan courtyard to rest."-Li Cheng
"Queen Mother lets go... uhhh... let's find a perfect place to hang Sister in law's present at your courtyard."- Prince Idle
"Alright"- Queen Mother
After they left I also told Father and brother to head back and also reassure them again, that I'm also a soldier in my own way, fighting fiercely in my own war...
And Now everyone is looking at the emperor anxiously as the cold weather just became even colder as he look mad
And of course of me being me, did the opposite of calming him down.
"So your majesty I believe it's time to give punishments to the rest of these girl, No? They all upset Queen Mother at her very special day... if you won't punish them they won't learn their lessons" I said while encircling him
Like a child as if taunting an adult for a game of tag.
"Can't you stay put and not cause me any trouble for about fifteen minutes" he said surrendering as he gave the three woman a light punishment that for two weeks they'll pray at the temple and reflect for their mistakes
"Booo... now where's the fun in that.. though I'm quite tired now so I'll head back first., and do visit me at my courtyard tomorrow as we'll have to discuss my compensation do bring along your pioneer and brother in law as they also need to hear our agreement to become official" I said as I walk off with A-Jin while yawning.
