“But…that’s…” I murmured.
“Come along, Rin. Dinner will get cold…” Ren said lazily as he pulled on my arm, dragging me behind him.
I felt like my body was not my own as I let Ren drag me along the hallway to what I supposed was the dining room. I still couldn’t wrap my mind around the fact that I would be spending the night with Ren in his palace. I know we’ve slept together before but…that was in my room. It felt completely different to be spending the night with him in his room…
I didn’t have any more time to worry about that because we soon arrived at the dining room where dinner was laid out for us. As expected for the crown prince’s palace, the dining room was too big for its own good. It like a dining room, a tea ceremony room and a living room had been combined into one, considering its vast size.
“Do you often have guests here?” I
“I just miss home…and it shouldn’t be a big deal if I dropped by for a short visit, right?” I asked, hopefully.For a moment, Ren looked very conflicted as he seemed to consider his next move.“I understand how you feel; however, it’s not that simple…” Ren said with a sigh.“Ren…” I said his name, unable to hide to disappointment in my voice.I had really hoped that I would be able to go back to my hometown for a visit. All I wanted was to see that the town and the people had recovered from the war. That’s all, honestly.“I’ll let you know if or when you’re able to visit your hometown. Until then, you will obediently stay in the palace,” Ren said firmly, leaving no room for any further discussion.“Ok…” I said as I looked down to hide how upset I felt.…No matter what
“Your nipples are rock hard, Rin…” Ren whispered against the side of my neck where I felt his hot breath.I couldn’t reply to him, and I didn’t need to, my lusty cries of pleasure were enough to make him know how he was making me feel. Ren’s touches were harsher and rougher than usual, and he was taking things faster as well.“Ren…” I called out his name breathlessly when I felt his large hand on my naked thighs.Without hesitation, Ren pulled my thighs apart roughly in one swift motion causing me to cry out in surprise and embarrassment. I could feel his heated gaze on the wet heat in between my widely spread legs. My love entrance was stretched open for him to see, and I blushed wildly in embarrassment as I struggled to close my legs but to no avail.“Ahh…your pussy is flooded with honey…” Ren said with a satisfied sigh.I bit my lower
I felt like falling into a deep slumber; however, there was something that I desperately needed to know before that happens. Breathing in deeply and using my last ounce of energy, I began speaking to Ren.“What are you…so…mad about?” I asked, my voice coming out in ragged breathless whispers.“I’m not…” Ren replied emotionlessly.“My bad. That was the…wrong question. I meant, why…are you so mad?” I asked again, rephrasing my question. I knew that he was angry…Ren looked away and refused to answer me. I knew right then that I was correct. Ren was very angry, and he was acting very stubborn about it. I tried to sit up a little on the bed, using my arms to support myself.“Ren, I honestly just wanted to visit my hometown to see how things are…after the war. I…had no intention of leaving you and going back permanently…I know
“Lady White Lotus, it is an honor for me to serve you. The crown prince has instructed that I present to you these gifts that he has prepared especially for you…” the eunuch said as his hand gestured to the multiple large storage containers that were in the room. They looked like large wooden treasure chests.Ren…prepared this? Why?My eyes swept over the many wooden treasure chests in shock more than amazement. Since when did Ren have time to prepare all this and why is there so much stuff?I didn’t have to wonder long about what was inside the treasure chests because the eunuch proudly presented the contents of each chest.“This chest contains jewelry all made of gold and precious stones of the highest-grade craftsmanship. This next one contains the finest silk fabric in various patterns and colors. Of course, there will be a tailor that will assist you in designing and tailoring your clothes for y
It was early in the evening that I heard a knock on the door to my room.“Who is it?” I called out questioningly.“It is me…Auntie here,” I heard Auntie’s voice call to me through the wooden door.“Please come in,” I said as I sat down on a chair and waited for her.“Good evening, Lady White Lotus,” Auntie greeted me with a bow while carefully balancing a bowl on a tray.The bowl and its hot content caught my attention and I wondered what it was. Since I was particularly interested in medicine, the aroma of herbs coming from the bowl in question stirred my curiosity as I tried to figure out what herbs were mixed in there.As if noticing my interest, Auntie smiled at me as she carefully placed the bowl on to the table. I watched, intrigued, as the hot smoke swirled up from the hot liquid inside the bowl. I couldn’t figure out what herbs were
“It is indeed getting late. Can you do me the favor of accepting the letter in my place and bringing it to me here?” I asked.“Sure, My Lady. Please…wait for a moment,” the young maid said before bowing politely and leaving the room.I had been so focused with Ren since he came back from the war that I had completely forgotten the promise that I made to have a meal with Prince Kin. Ren was surely against it, and I knew that. However, I had given my word and it wasn’t like I could back away from Prince Kin’s invitation. Perhaps the best way is to somehow sneak off to meet him without Ren finding out.I sighed at the limited options available to me. If I told Ren, a fight would break out for sure and there was no way that he would allow me to keep my end of the bargain with Prince Kin. On the other hand, if I sneaked out to see Prince Kin, I would be hiding a secret from Ren…and going directly aga
Prince Kin’s palace was further away than Ren’s palace which I guess was to be expected. Afterall, it made sense for Ren’s palace to be located closer to his inner court. Due to the distance, a carriage was prepared for me so that I didn’t have to walk.Upon my arrival at Prince Kin’s palace, I was greeted politely by his maids and was led inside to where they told me that Prince Kin was waiting. Prince Kin’s palace was large and glamorously decorated. The place had a different vibe from Ren’s palace and seemed less traditional and newer. Unlike Ren’s palace that was decorated with many traditional motifs and the symbol of the empire, Prince Kin’s palace looked more like an entertainment theatre.The building was full of various bright colors and the shape of the roof resembled performance theatres. Judging from the various performance masks on display on the walls along the hallway of his palace, I coul
He went on describe his efforts to support aspiring artists in honing their skills and creating trade around artwork to make art a profession for more people to make a living from. Prince Kin also constructed and help support many performance venues in various large cities in the empire. I guess even Prince Kin has found a way to contribute to the development of the empire.I wasn’t sure if it was the pressure of spending time with Prince Kin or today’s hot weather, but I was starting to feel dizzy and I felt a slight headache. My mind struggled to keep up with the things that Prince Kin was talking so animatedly about.“That’s pretty amazing. I didn’t know that so much effort went into art…” I complimented honesty. In a different way to Ren, Prince Kin was helping people in his own way by doing things that he likes.“You have a very beautiful face and figure, I’m sure you’ll make a g