Shadow Princess

"Son, try to behave in front of King Lin. Remember, never blame Princess or say something that'll dishonor her."

"I understand. Please stop repeating."

"Shut up, you disobedient lad." Prime Minister Bai growled.

Bai Qiang was walking sideways with his father in the palace. Today, his old man tagged along with the excuse that his visit might help Bai Qiang to regain the trust of His Majesty since both of them were childhood friends. So, there was a chance that King might reconsider his decision and believe their part of the story. Too bad, he was wrong since this time his son was going to anger His Majesty to death...

As they were about to enter King Lin's office, Bai Qiang stopped his steps in a stupor. His eyes almost popped out when he caught a glimpse of an unforgettable face that was strolling absentmindedly on the palace pathway.

"Impossible! How can that be!"

He mumbled and ditched his father. He quickly flew towards the target's direction by using martial arts. He wanted to confirm his doubts if they were true. After coming to a relatively close range, he focused on Princess Liena's side face.

'It's really her! But she looks so different today with her gown and makeup!' He exclaimed in surprise. He was confirmed that the girl was Nuwa.

Since Princess Liena's gaze was solely focused on the ground, Bai Qiang didn't notice her eyes. There was a storm going on inside his heart.

'But how did she enter the palace?'

Looking at her luxurious dress, he knew it cost a fortune. It was not impossible to estimate that she was receiving good treatments. But why? It was not even ten days passed since the incident happened. So how did she change so drastically?

'Don't tell me-' Bai Qiang suddenly panicked.

King Jingze was famous for being a l.u.s.trous man throughout the palace. It wasn't unknown that he had a tremendous amount of wives and concubines and always changed and take them like changing clothes. He heard gossip from some higher-ups about King Jingze's consistent visits to the brothels.

He felt restless as if his whole world was collapsing.

'No. I don't want to think of any rubbish.'

So without comprehending, he grabbed her shoulder and shouted out loud.

"Nuwa! What are you doing here? Did you become the concubine of that lecherous King Jingze?"

Liena jumped in fright when Bai Qiang suddenly touched her from behind. She was terrified assuming that was another assassination attempt so, she stood like a statue without turning her head. She could hear her heartbeats. She felt nausea.

At first, the bodyguards became flabbergasted not because of sudden attack but to see the famous genius general's face since they were well aware of Bai Qiang identity.

'So what if it was the worshipped general. Even a son kills his father for the throne.' The dark histories of the previous imperial families already taught them lessons. So they didn't give a whit anymore.

Without any hesitation, they pulled out their swords and pointed on Bai Qiang's neck. They were prepared to kill.

"General Bai Qiang! Let go of Her Highness or you'll lose your neck." Bodyguard Ruo Xie hissed.

Bai Qiang finally came back to his stupor when he realized the palace guards hostilities and his impudent behavior so he hurriedly let Liena go. Thinking about she must be scared, he felt frightened.

'Damn! I made another mistake. She'll hate me more...'

'But I need to find the answer.' He looked at her expectingly.

Princess Liena finally felt relieved when she felt nobody was touching her anymore and the guards surrounded her. So, furrowing her slender brows, her attention finally fell on the culprit. But she became shocked when she realized it was Bai Qiang.

Soon her furrows crumbled in guilt. She never thought that they'd accidentally meet like this, even though she was kinda relieved. Today she was actually going to meet her father to confess everything. Bai Qiang deserved an apology, though she didn't like him a bit because he wronged Nuwa. But she still planned to apologize for her misdoings or else her conscience will haunt her down.

"Nuwa! Answer me." She heard Bai Qiang's pleading voice.

'Ehhh! Did he call me Nuwa? Do we really look alike that this man could not even differentiate it?'

Liena felt happy inside. But the next comments from him almost choked her to death.

Both of them met their gaze. However, the next moment Bai Qinag's eyes almost popped out, when he noticed her eyes.

"Ehhhh!!! How did you change your eyes!?" He exclaimed.

Liena's lips twitched. It was really difficult to suppress her laughter. 'Seriously! How did this guy get a position with that head!'

"Stupid!" She scoffed.

"Guards, execute him."

Everyone suddenly heard King Lin's roars. He was running while holding a sword towards their crowd and before Bai Qiang realizes it, he felt a sharp pain.

[Note: Unedited chapter.]