The Princess And The Lord

Princess Youya fear is not a joking matter because when Hei Shen Sect raised their weapon toward the Sanguan Manor it would force the royal family to react, as a ruler and as a family of Sanguan family he cannot turn blind eyes when the capital city turned to chaos when the Yunmo imperial family involved then the Liangzu kingdom who have a close relationship with Hei Shen sect would get involved too. 

She had seen how Empress Ming protected Luo Ri Yi at the banquet, the news even said they come together with Hei Shen ship to Dong Fang continent and they lived in the same residence as well, it showed how close their relationship was not to mention there is also Jiu Yun sect. she had just received the news that a ship from the Xing Fang continent has arrived and the people on board were experts from the Jiu Yun sect.

If they all come and fought at each other, what would happen to Yunmo kingdom, what if they were lost, even if they win the damage would be too severe, and all the enemy that had been suppressed by the Yunmo kingdom might raise to grab this opportunity to kick them when they're down.

Princess Youya reach the winecup, she gulped the whole amount of wine before she hit the table loudly with the cup, she feel extremely anxious for the future of her country, no matter what she can't let the capital city become the 'war zone'

"You look pale, your highness" Lory smiled as she poured more wine for her.

"This is no laughing matter madam" Princess Youya glared at Lory. she was annoyed because Lory was too relaxed.

"Oh, I know is not" Lory nodded in concern, but her eyes flickered as if she's enjoying the situation.

"I will not let this kingdom ruined because of your private matter!" she pounded the table furiously.

Suddenly Lory raised her index finger in the air "You are right, this is a private matter" she grinned.

Princess Youya stares at her intensely she doesn't understand what Lory thinking, clearly, she couldn't comprehend Lory thought from the beginning. 

"That's why I revealed my husband's identity as Qin Mu Yi son's so you can understand, that this is a private matter between Son and the father" Lory's voice remain calmed and gentle, it was a stark contrast with the content of their conversation.

"Because this is a private matter inside the family, Imperial family have no right to interfere, they can't oversee but it didn't require the Emperor to involved personally"

"You wanted the Emperor not to turn blind eyes from this matter?" Princess Youya frowned.

"Yes, afterall is it not normal for the abandoned child and the last survivor of Qin family seeking justice?" she spread her hands then she narrowed her eyes pretend to be worry "The emperor would not help the evil to conceal their evil deeds, wouldn't he?"

"That…." Princess Youya clenched her fist, she's right. If people knew what sanguan Jin Sheng had done to the Qin family everyone would despise him even though they don't dare to show their feeling openly but at least it would make them wary. If Sanguan Jin Sheng could do something like that to his innocent wife, what else she wouldn't do, even Princess Youya started to feel worry for herself and the imperial family.

However, she didn't feel happy when she feel she was lead by nosed by Lory so she tries to shake Lory a little "What if the emperor used this evidence against Hei Shen instead, the imperial could use this as a reason for the Hei Shen sect try to damage the dignity of Yunmo kingdom. We can ask the support from our allies to force Hei Shen to leave our kingdom after all you all just visitor"

Lory chuckles lightly, she expects a bit of resistance from the princess, after all, all royal family have their own pride but so does she "I don't think you would do that, your highness" 

"Why not?" she raised her chin to provoke Lory.

"Because, firstly, I don't think you wanted a war, and second….you can use this opportunity to get rid of Sanguan family once for all or at chopped off some of their limbs so you can stop their growing power" Lory sipped her tea.

Princess Youya expression darkens because Lory words were right, when she shows this matter to the crown prince he would immediately think about how to get rid Sanguan family as soon as possible but this not an easy matter in fact is very complicated, because not only the sanguan family had been served the imperial family for generations but also they still related because of the Queen dowager. 

The imperial family couldn't punish the sanguan family too severely on behalf of the Queen dowager, not even the emperor could punish the Sanguan family moreover the crown prince. The sanguan family knew about this that's why they dare to act brazenly.

However, if they used the Hei Shen sect to crippled the Sanguan family then everything would become more simple.

"The Hei Shen would provide a righteous reason for the imperial family for not interfere the matters and we also your best choice to eradicated sanguan family, and everything would change to the way it used to be before the Sanguan family come, imagine that no one would ever threaten the imperial family authority again, you don't have to afraid someone might start a rebellion in the near future, and the imperial family gains their full authority in the court again…. finally, the imperial family would have their good night's sleep…" Lory tilted her head and smiled sweetly.

Princess Youya gritted her teeth, she hates to admit that Luo Ri Yi was right. The crown prince did feel worried that someday Sanguan family would take over the throned, sanguan Jin sheng already try to arrange an engagement between Sanguan Li Ye with one of the prince, luckily sanguan Li Ye was injured so the arrangement was put on hold, but later who knows what other schemed that sanguan Jin Sheng would do.

Her mouth formed a hard line "You want me to persuade the royal family not to interfere the matter between the Sanguan family and Hei Shen sect?"

Lory nodded "The royal family need to admit that the Sanguan family did harm the Qin family, that way you will give us legitimated reason to avenged and also give the imperial family to washed their hands from the matter"

"And the Emperor Lei Yu ancient sword?" Princess Youya raised her brows.

Lory stifles a giggle "The map was fake, it's only Sanguan family obsession, you can check the map later after we finish our problem with the Sanguan family" Lory shrug indifferently.

"So…it's not real?" Princess Youya squints her eyes.

Lory smiled broadly "Sometimes a story is just a story, just because someone believes it doesn't mean it's real"

"So, why are you telling me about it?" she probes further.

"I just wanted you to understand the state of mind of Sanguan Family, that they will not hesitate to kill anyone regardless who they were just for a mere obsession"

Princess Yoya lowered her head, the truth is she was glad that story wasn't real, because she can't imagine what would happen if the sword truly existed, would every in the world fighting for the legendary sword. she can't imagine how chaotic the world would become.

"Then, what reasoned I must tell the emperor about the Qin family matter?"

Lory tapped her fingers on the table "Well, Zi Yi Ru was Sangguan Jin sheng, second wife, at that time, and after Qin Mu Yi death she quickly replaces Qin Mu Yi position as the first wife, who knows if the celestial immortal sect involved with this matter" Lory give meaningful gaze toward the princess.

It seems Luo Ri Yi has prepared everything, she not only wants to destroy the Sanguan family but also the sanguan family's biggest supporter which is the Celestial Immortal sect. Nevertheless, it is good news for the imperial family, without the Celestial immortal sect that means the sanguan family power would be cut in half, even if some of them survived they wouldn't pose any threat to the imperial family anymore.

Princess Youya sip her wine quietly then she slowly lifted her head, she carefully observed the woman sitting across from her. through all the conversation she never loses her cool, she was calm and fluent, she also able to lead the conversation smoothly. Her warm expression made it difficult for Princess Youya to read her mind. Obviously, this isn't something that anyone can learn in a year or two, but something ingrained in your bone.

'She's not a village girl' that one thing Princess Youya sure about it.

"It's already late" princess Youya shifts her gaze to the sunset "I should be going, thank you for the tea" she smiles.

"It's a pleasure" Lory gives a courteous reply.

As the hostess, Lory sends the Princess to the front gate, through all the way they didn't talk about their previous conversation but instead talking much lighter topics like a new tea house, and jewelry store, they speak about mundane life in normal young girl life until they reached the front gate.

Before Princess Youya descended the stairs she turned towards Lory "I guessed I agree with second master Sanguan, Long ming is very lucky to marry you" without waiting for Lory's answer, she continues to descend the stair with the help of her maids then she gets on her carriage.

Lory bends her waist to show her respect to the royal family then the coachmen jolt the horse reign, the horsed neigh and stomp their front feet, soon the carriage moves. Lory watches the carriage disappear in a distance, then she turns around and enters the manor.