Shadow Princess

Prime Minister Bai was also present in the courtroom. He was dejectedly looking at Nuwa and felt bad for his crazy son who was in the border, diligently working and raising his position in order to get King Lin's good side. And of course, become the best husband match for his crush.

Prime Minister Bai had been observing all the radical changes of Nuwa these years. She was a dirty worm three years ago that turned into a stunning, beautiful butterfly after making painstaking efforts. Her change was drastic, she had become incomparably elegant and nobler than most noble family's daughters when, his son, Bai Qiang's was becoming stupider.

Since both of the Kings adored Nuwa and it wasn't unknown to the royals since some of the royal families already asked both Kings for Nuwa's hand for marriage for their beloved sons.

Prime Minister Bai could still remember that day when his son learned about those continuous marriage proposals.

Bai Qiang was uncontrollably enraged and frustrated that he charged to those royal families home with his troops and manically threaten those rich brats. Prime Minister Bai recalled those series of his son's horrible actions frantically and shivered. In order to court Nuwa, his son refused to take wives and concubines. Bai Qiang even declared that he'd never marry nor touch anyone except Nuwa, who never batted an eye on his shadow.

Because of love, his prideful son turned into a brainless donkey ah!

'Sigh!'

King Jingze noticed Prime Minister Bai was silently grieving and his eye glinted with humor, though he was also sad for Nuwa's that clingy admirer. So, in order to divert his friend's attention, he started to make jokes.

"Tsk tsk~ What a tragedy! I can already sense a huge storm is coming to the Bai residence."

'This guy! When he'll grow up!'

He wondered what this troublesome guy was up to now?

"How can someone understand the meaning of *snu snu stuffs* if he never touches a woman? Listen! Your son is young, he needs to enjoy his youth properly... As a father, you should teach him some TECHNICS. Humph! If you feel embarrassed, you can bring him to me. I'll teach him the art of LOVE~ Huehuehue... Then he will never be able to resist woman's temptation...~"

King Jingze's intentions were just to tease and it succeeded. Prime Minister Bai's face had turned scarlet on his shameless remarks.

"S-Stop being shameless. You are an a.d.u.l.t."

Prime Minister Bai embarrassedly scoffed.

Similar to typical nobles, he also had three wives and four concubines so it was not like he didn't know the taste of women. However, he didn't like to discuss personal affairs in public.

"Heh! Don't regret my suggestion later. This King recently learned people tremendously change after heartbreaks. So what if your precious son also changes, and become bent?"

Prime Minister's embarrassing expression turned murderous again. He almost charged towards King Jingze to strangle him but resist his temptation. Both of them were talking audibly to each other so others didn't hear their discussion.

However, the duo stopped bantering when they heard King Lin's another announcement.

King Lin at first apologetically looked at Prime Minister Bai's face and then His father and requested,

"This King imploring to the Emperor to grant his wish."

"This King wants to return the crown prince's position to imperial brother and wants Him to become the future emperor."

The news was totally unexpected and shocking. All the people inside the room felt like a huge bomb was thrown into the courtroom. They started to murmur and discuss when shockingly looking at King Lin for an explanation.

"This King is tired and the Queen's health isn't going well recently. So this King wants to accompany His wife."

King Lin told his reason and everyone finally understood and nodded in approval. They were feeling sympathy for the poor King. The sad emperor looked at his pitiful son and thought about His only granddaughter. He felt like crying.

The Emperor finally granted King Lin's request.

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Deep at night, King Jingze was restlessly strolling around the palace garden. He then noticed the imperial study room was lit up and assumed that King Lin might be still there since his brother loved studying in his free times. That's why King Jingze ordered a eunuch to bring a jug of rice wine. After what happened today, he actually wanted to talk heart to heart to his younger brother.

The imperial study door was ajar so King Jingze strode without asking permission. He saw his brother was diligently packing up. King Lin's personal servants were bringing huge packages. King Lin stopped his actions when he sensed his brother's presence in the room but then resumed packing.

"What are you doing? Don't you think your brother deserves an explanation! Are you planning to sneakily leave now?"

King Jingze asked when he frustratingly shook King Lin's shoulders. Why his brother was acting strangely?

"Yes, I am."

King Lin shrugged as he pulled off his brother's hands.

"This brother doesn't think he needs to explain anything as you are already aware of my family's downhill. You have selfishly enjoyed yourself for a long time when I, your younger brother, worked my a.s.s off. It's finally your time to take some responsibility."

King Jingze felt heartache on his brother's sudden hurtful words. He couldn't bring himself to deny King Jingze's statements because all of them were true. He never liked the throne and taking responsibilities. As a result, his father replaced his crown prince's position when he willingly agreed.

"So... we are strangers now?"

King Jingze mumbled, due to guilt and shame, he lost the courage to directly look at his brother's face.

King Lin helplessly sighed,

"This brother will return after he's done with finding the oracle."

King Jingze's eyeballs almost popped up. What was his brother saying!

"Do you still believe in such nonsense, brother? Coincidence happens---"

Before he could finish his sentence, King Lin maniacally shouted.

"Coincidence? Hahaha... Are you sure brother! Having lost all of my children was a coincidence? Finding a girl in the middle of the street is also a coincidence? Ask yourself brother. Being impotent is also coincidence???"

"Nothing is a coincidence, all of them were the results of the curse. We have been CURSED."

The last statement directly hit King Jingze as a teardrop fell from his eyes. He shakily sat on a chair and lowered his head to avoid eye contact.

King Lin realized he went too far so he apologizes,

"Forgive this brother's rudeness. This brother didn't want to hurt your feelings. It's... it's not your fault to disbelieve brother. Please, take care of everyone in my absence, especially Mei. She absolutely needs to survive in the Qiu kingdom."

King Jingze nodded in response and tearfully saw his brother's departure.