CHAPTER ONE (1) The princess of games.

XIAO LI HUA'S POV

Hi, I'm princess Xiao Li hua, the princess of games, the daughter of Xiao Ling Jun the King of Ji Kingdom and Xiao Mei Lien, the Queen of Ji Kingdom.

I'm 16 years old, and not married yet. That's because I rejected every groom that proposed to me since I came of age. I rejected all the grooms because I have someone else in mind.

I was sitting on a chair in my room reading a book, suddenly one of my hand maids called out to me informing me about the meeting that is about to commence; "Your highness, the King has summoned every member of the royal family and every noble to the throne room for an urgent meeting." She said and I dismissed her.

I didn't want to go to the meeting, but I had no choice, I let out a sigh and I left for the meeting.

I stood at the door looking at the room that was overladen with nobles. I took a deep breath, and I walked In as soon as my name was announced "Attention! Attention! the princess of games, Princess Xiao Li Hua graces us with her presence "

I walked into the throne room gracefully, and I could hear people's whisper about my beauty. I sat on the chair close to my mother, and my younger sister, Princess Xiao Chu-hua.

I was getting bored, because of the introduction processes, I was really curious to know why father called for this meeting.

My father cleared his throat after the introduction was done, and everywhere was dead silent.

I looked into father's eyes, they were as blue as a lake under the moon light. His eyes were different from everyone else's because according to an old myth, every king was chosen by the ice dragon and they are identified by their deep blue eyes. I watched him closely as he removed his turban to tuck his hair behind his ear, he was looking so dreamy.

My mind was focused on father, and I totally forgot I was in a royal meeting. I wasn't paying attention to the meeting but as soon as I heard father say he is getting a concubine, I got up immediately and yelled "No!" And everyone looked at me, except father. "Princess Li Hua, what do you mean by 'NO' are you opposing the King's decision?" Prime minister Hong Bingwen said.

I sat back on my seat and cleared my throat " That's not what I meant prime minister Hong Bingwen, what I mean is that there is no reason for the king to have a concubine when he has the queen by he's side." The prime minister's daughter, Shu Bingwen said to me " tut tut princess, you weren't even paying attention, my father who happens to be the prime minister suggested to His Majesty the king to choose a concubine because according to the custom of our kingdom, a king must have at least more than three concubines. And also, the king has been married to the queen for 15 years and has not bore a son who would become the crown prince and the future king. That is all your Highness ." I couldn't feel my legs, my legs began to shake " I can not let him be with other women, if it's not me then no one else." I thought.

I was so annoyed, everyone could tell I wasn't happy about the decision. "Your Majesty i suggest you take my daughter, Shu Bingwen as your new concubine, in a few days she would come of age. She is a perfect Candidate for the position of senior concubine. That is all your Majesty." Prime Minister Hong Bingwen said. I knew he would recommend his useless daughter so I opposed " Prime minister Hong Bingwen, were you just suggesting a concubine to his Majesty so that your daughter will marry in to a royal family? The king never complained of not having a son, and the queen is still young and healthy, you don't think the Queen can be able to have a male child Prime minister Hong Bingwen? Your suggestion has proved that you don't think the queen can ever have a son. I really didn't expect this from you. " I said and tilted my head down. " Your Highness, if you weren't the princess, people would actually think you want the king to your self, but unfortunately you are his daughter, you have to respect every decision he makes." Shu Bingwen said and father turned to me, and everyone in the room followed suit and I gave Shu Bingwen a death glare. I was about to fulminate against her, in a flash, father thwacked his hand on the arm rest of his throne and said in a raucous tone " that is enough, Xiao Li hua." I was stunned father had never spoken to me that way, i could feel a lump in my throat, I wanted to scream and cry, my organs felt like they were about to burst. I looked up to father and tears flowed than my eyes, all because of Shu Bingwen, i will never forgive her, not in the this life or the next.

However, while i was still sulking, A man from the crowd, spoke up and said " We haven't heard the princess' reason for not wanting Lady Shu to be the head concubine." "Bless this man." i said to myself. Father sighed and waved his hand for me to speak and I raised my dress and stood gracefully. " It wouldn't be fair if we make Lady Shu the concubine without having a concubine selection contest. We have a lot of capable maidens in our country who can make a good wife for the king. So i suggest we hold a concubine selection contest for every maiden who has come off age. That is all your Majesty."

When i said this the crowd began to murmur in agreement, and a woman raised her hand for permission to speak and father granted it to her " Your Majesty, the princess is right, It won't be fair to other maidens if Lady Shu is declared senior concubine without a contest. I have a daughter at home who came off age last month, and I'll like my daughter to participate in the concubine selection." "Yes!" the people yelled. Shu Bingwen and I locked eyes and i smirked and it really pissed her. No matter how angry she gets, I'm still higher in power.

Father passed a decree that the concubine selection contest would be in three days, and there would be a massive feast. Everyone was happy and every maiden looked forward to the contest, especially me.

"LET THE GAMES BEGIN." I said with a wide smirk.

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