His Majesty Loves Me?!
Chapter 1
It was a sunny day. Li Huan was practicing fighting with his sword.
Suddenly, he saw a carriage enter their estate. Their estate was not too large, but it wasn't too small either.
It looked like a royal carriage, flanked by four imperial soldiers. Imperial soldiers were soldiers who protected the royal family. The highest ranking soldiers.
Li Huan wanted to know why the royal family had come to their estate. They weren't really famous or anything, just a small noble family.
He went to the main hall. He went inside the room and sat in a side quietly, without disturbing the flow of conversation. Once he seated himself comfortably, he looked at the visitor.
It was the Emperor himself!
Author
The picture of the emperor and other characters might change. (Cuz I suck at searching for good pics) So please don't mind!
He heard his father speaking
Li Huan's father
Your Majesty, I'm extremely sorry for this poor hospitality. I wasn't aware of your visit.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
It's my fault. I should've informed before time.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
Pardon my intrusion, but I would like to talk to you and your family about something.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
If it's not a problem, that is.
Li Huan's father
Of course not Your Highness. We're honoured that you deem us worthy of your presence.
Li Huan's mother
Your Highness, may I ask what is the topic which you wanted to talk to us about?
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
Yes, my father has sent me here on a diplomatic mission. You and my father were acquaintances once upon a time, weren't you, General Li?
Li Huan's father
Yes. I fought many battles as His Majesty's general
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
My father wants me to marry your daughter to strengthen the bond between the two families.
Li Huan's mother
Our daughter? Your Highness, it would be an immense honour to have our daughter wed into the royal family... But... We can't accept this offer before consulting our daughter. We love our daughter, and we want to give her the freedom of marrying whoever she wants to. I hope you understand, Your Highness
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
Yes, I do understand where that is coming from, Mistress Li
Li Huan's father
I'll ask a servant to bring her right away, Your Highness
Li Yona
You called for me, father?
Li Huan's mother
Yes, my darling. He did call for you. We need to talk to you something.
Li Yona didn't notice the guest who was sitting but as she turned her face towards her father she saw the Emperor himself sitting at her house!
Li Yona
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
Greetings to you too, Miss Li Yona.
Li Huan's father
If you'd excuse us for a moment, Your Highness...
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
It's fine, take your time.
All three of them whispered with each other in low voices. Li Huan just sat and observed as his sister's face flickered through several emotions.
Li Yona suddenly spoke up without warning after her father finished explaining the situation to her.
Li Yona
Excuse me if I'm being rude, Your Highness, but I'm afraid that I'll have to decline this proposal.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
There must be some reason behind this rejection.
Li Yona
There indeed is, Your Highness. I already have a lover, Your Highness, and I hold in very high regard. We both love each other very much. So that's why I'll need to reject this proposition.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
I understand. It's fine Maiden Li, I won't force you.
Li Huan's father
Your Highness, if I may speak?
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
You may
Li Huan's father
I have a son, Li Huan, if you might be interested.....
Li Huan's mother
*Shocked*
Li Huan couldn't control himself. He shouted.
Li Huan came out of his seat, and at that time, The Emperor's and his eyes met.
Li Huan immediately looked away. He felt blood rush to his cheeks. Whether in embarrassment or some other reason, he didn't know
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
It was father's wish, and I will fulfill it, as it was his dying wish that I marry someone from your family.
Li Yona
I wish I could help you, Your Majesty, but my love has already proposed to me. It would be unfaithful of me to break of our marriage now.
Li Huan's mother
Li Huan, do you want to say anything? It's a nice offer son
Li Huan looked at The Emperor. It would be beneficial for his family to be related to the royals, but he wasn't into boys! He sighed, and decided that his family came before his own selfish desires. And the emperor looked like a decent person. No harm done in marrying him, right?
Li Huan
No mother. I agree to this proposal. If Your Majesty is interested in marrying me, that is
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
Yes, I have no objection. The marriage will be held in a week
Li Huan's mother
Ok, Your Highness
Li Huan's father
Ok, Your Highness
Their marriage was a small affair, between families. It was an arranged marriage, so it wasn't a really big deal.
Chapter 2
Li Huan moved into the palace within a week after his 'marriage'
He was shown into his room by the emperor himself
It wasn't too extravagant and had a homely feeling to it.
Li Huan was happy that the emperor was considerate enough to think about his comfort.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
Did you like it?
The emperor asked him. He was standing behind Li Huan, silent, until Li Huan finished observing the room.
Li Huan
It's.... It's beautiful Your Majesty. It's way more than what a lowly noble like me deserves.
Li Huan bowed in respect and gratitude
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
No need to be so formal. I am your husband by marriage. Call me Shen Jiang. And this room? It's nothing. Don't hesitate to ask me if you want anything.
Li Huan
I'll keep that in mind, Your Majes... I mean, Shen Jiang.
His tongue rolled around the foreign word, trying to get used to it. It wasn't everyday that someone called the emperor himself by his name, afterall.
Emperor (Shen Jiang)
I'll ask a maid to show you around. Get used to the palace, Li Huan, it's your home too now. And about the marriage..... I'll talk to later about it in the evening
Li Huan sat on the bed and tried to calm his mind. It had been a really fast week. Everything seemed like a blur to him. He sorted out his mind and calmed himself by meditating for a while.
He opened his eyes after a while. He felt better.
He saw a shadow of someone and his eyes immediately went to the door.
Li Huan
Hello there. Are you the one Your Majesty sent to guide me around the castle?
Shi Sian (Maid)
Yes, Your Highness. This servant is called Shi Sian.
Li Huan
No need to bow before me Shi Sian.
Shi Sian (Maid)
Your Highness is His Majesty's husband and must be treated with utmost respect.
Li Huan
Well, it can't be helped. So where are we starting from?
Shi Sian (Maid)
We will start from the Royal Gardens, Your Highness.
Shi Sian (Maid)
Please follow me. This palace is bit large, so as a newcomer Your Highness may get lost.
Both of them exited Li Huan's room.
After the Royal Garden, they passed through a large arched door and went outside the palace
They went to the Royal Bath house.
After they visited the bath house they went to the pond.
The pond water was crystal clear and the smell of lotuses hit Li Huan's nose.
After they visited the pond Shi Sian took him to a building which looked like a watchtower directly facing the palace. He followed her as she climbed the stairs.
From top of the watchtower he could get a full view of the Royal Palace. It looked even more breathtaking now that he observed it closely.
Shi Sian (Maid)
His Majesty likes to come here, so I thought that you'd like to come here too.
Li Huan
Thank you for guiding me, Shi Sian. The Royal Palace indeed is a wonderful place.
Shi Sian stood silently as Li Huan took in everything with his eyes.
After sometime she took him back to his room.
Li Huan
I thank you once again for being my guide.
Shi Sian (Maid)
The honour is all mine, Your Highness.
Shi Sian (Maid)
I'm your personal assistant, as His Majesty had instructed me. So if you ever need anything or any help, please don't hesitate to tell me.
Li Huan
Ok, I'll keep that in mind. You may return to your duties now, Shi Sian. I'd like to rest now.
Shi Sian bowed a final time before going out of the room.
Li Huan took a book from the shelf beside the bed and sat on the bed.
The day has been very exciting, but it was really overwhelming too, and he needed some peacefulness now.
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