The Princess And The Lord

When Zhao Li Xin returned to his yard, he saw Lory busy moving everything in her room to her spatial ring, Lory didn't know when she would return to Gui Hong continent again so she decided to take all her belongings, it was a waste to left all these precious things in an empty Manor. 

"You don't have to bring everything, Dear. I have prepared everything in Jing An city, that Brat also prepared a big manor for you so you don't have to be worried" Zhao Li Xin told her but he also didn't stop her if Lory wanted to take everything then let it be since everything in the manor was hers. Zhao Li Xin just made notes. for himself to upgrade the space in Lory's spatial ring. 

"I know, but it's a waste to let everything rot in here so I'll bring everything" Lory ticks the jewelry box, then she waved her hand and moved the box inside her ring, she looked at the ring with a smug smile "I love this ring" she grinned. 

"This is just an intermediate level spatial ring, you don't need to like it too much, I will improve the quality, later." Zhao Li Xin thought Lory was too easy to satisfy, sometimes he wondered if the princess in his world was this sensible? "Maybe I should add some protective array inside the ring that can be activated when you are unconscious or, and maybe I added a tracking device too so I can find you no matter where you are." Zhao Li Xin mutter as he immersed in his thought about a better way to protect Lory.

Lory rolled her eyes, "There is already a protective necklace from you, there is also Mong Yi and other shadow guards following me all the time, you don't need to add another protective array to me, I told you I'm not that weak!" 

"I know you are strong, I just want to give myself self-assurance, I hope you don't mind" he stares at Lory with a pleading look.

Lory couldn't argue when Zhao Li Xin looked at her like an abandoned puppy, besides his request was not exaggerated either, Lory and Zhao Li Xin had many powerful enemies outside so it was only natural for him wants to protect her, just like she wanted to protect him.

Not wanting to trouble him any further she chose to obey, Lory then put her arm around his waist and bury her face on his chest "Okay, I'm listening to you ..." she said obediently. 

"Thank you, don't worry the tracking device will work both ways, you can also track my whereabouts." Zhao Li Xin adds in, a warm smile on his face as he stroked Lory's head.

"Why don't you put something so women can't get close to you" Lory snorted.

Her possessive words pleased him so much, the mighty God agreed without thinking "OK!" after all, no one dared to be close to him.

Zhao Li Xin understands that sometimes he can be too protective, for an independent and free-spirited woman like Lory his behavior can be considered unbearable, Zhao Li Xin and Lory are two different people who grew up in two different cultures, with very different backgrounds, moreover, they come from two different worlds it is certain that they will have a lot of differences, and not a few cultural clashes that can cause misunderstanding between them, but luckily Lory has a very mature personality, she is understanding, tolerant and honest, when she is not wanted to reveal something important in her past she would make Zhao Li Xin understand that this was not because she didn't trust him.

Lory not only gave Zhao Li Xin enough respect and trust, while Zhao Li Xin gave Lory space and time to adapt with him. They never impose their desires and thoughts on each other, but rather compromise their differences and try to find a middle ground for their problems, that's why the relationship between Lory and Zhao Li Xin is fairly easy and doesn't have many obstacles.

But this can only happen because Lory is actually not a seventeen eighteen-year-old woman, within her, Lory is a thirty-something woman not to mention that she has been going through turbulence all her life so she is naturally more mature even compared to anyone in her age. Meanwhile, Zhao Li Xin is already in his mid-twenties, just like Lory he also has ups and downs in life, he also experiences hell himself so his character is naturally more mature and has less ego than normal men around him.

Of course, the main reason their relationship went smoothly is their undeniable connection between them that not even them could explain.

The door suddenly knocked "My lord, it's time for us to go" Mong Ki reminded them.

Lory pulled her face from Zhao Li Xin's chest. "let's go, I miss that brat!" Lory's eyes filled with warmth as she recalled Ming Yue Yin's pouting face. 

"Let's go, then." Zhao Li Xin became excited as he thought about their upcoming wedding.

Using Lory's carriage and Zhao Li Xin to finally reach the harbor, Lory was amazed to see the black boat leaning majestically on the plinth. Lory almost forgot how big his ship was, when he got out of Lory's carriage she saw Yan Xi Ying running towards her excitedly, "Lory, I'm so excited to see Yue Yin again, are you the same!" she smiled broadly from ear to ear. 

"Yes, I can imagine what kind of fuss she will make when she finds out we are coming." Lory could already imagine how excited Ming Yue Yin would be, Lory only hoped that ming Yue Yin would not trouble her subordinates too much. 

"Oh my, Yue Yin will be so happy when she finds out you will have a wedding party in his Kingdom, I won't be surprised she will use the Imperial main hall to host your wedding." Yang Xi Ying laughed but deep down she was almost certain that this would happen.

Lory's mouth twitched, no matter how indifferent she was with the custom in this world, she knew better that only the royal family was allowed to use the imperial main hall, if Ming Yue Yin insisted on doing that he would definitely offend many people, and she doesn't want that "Let's hope, he won't. "Lory crossed her fingers. 

"I don't know what that means .... but, OK!" she made the same gesture with a big smile on her face.

A moment later they heard the sound of horses approaching, the unusual sound caught the attention of the people in the harbor. Not long after, a luxurious carriage escorted by several horsemen and followed by a group of servants and eunuchs came in their direction, the carriage's presence split the crowd at the harbor like a red sea, and when they saw the imperial emblem on the carriage one by one the people kneeling on the ground.  every one of them lowered their heads.

Lory and Yang Xi Ying exchange curious gazes while Zhao Li Xin and Li Mo Zhen didn't show much expression. on the ship deck, Bei Li Yan and Wu San Bo look down curiously, they were wondering why the royal family had come at this time, they got off the ship and approached Zhao Li Xin and Lory to see the royal family's purpose.

"Hey, isn't that the carriage of the royal family, why are they here?" Yang Xi Ying gasped. She then whispered into Lory's ear, "Why do you think they came?"

Lory tilted her head confusedly "I don't know….I hope they not as reimbursement for the damage we did at Chang Yi forest" Lory scratch her nose nervously. 

"That can't be true! then they should also ask the Sanguan family and the Celestial immortal sect as well. Yang Xi Ying thought Lory was ridiculous, but she didn't realize so was her for took Lory's comment seriously. 

"The Sanguan manor was empty after the rest of the Sanguan family abandon their home and left the capital," The busybody Bei Li Yan's suddenly chimed in. 

"Really?!" Lory and Yang Xi Ying exclaimed simultaneously.

"They all left ?!" Lory confirmed once again.

Bei Li Yan sneered, "They have accumulated too many enemies over the years, without the protection of the strong family members, the Celestial immortal sect and the imperial family how can they survive, they better save whatever treasure they have and leave the capital before more enemies come knocking on their door " 

"So, that's what happened ..." sudden goosebumps hit yang Xi Ying, is hard to imagine how the influential family that has been rooted for hundreds of years disappear just like that, this fact is difficult to digest. 

"Hey, wait a minute .... Isn't that Wu Zhi Xiao?" Lory nudged Bei Li Yan's sleeve.

They saw Wu Zhi Xiao lift the curtain while Princess Youya was assisted by her maid to get off the carriage, the exchange glance between Princess Youya and Wu Zhi Xiao did not escape Lory's keen eyes for gossip "Are they…. like this "Lory waggle her pinky finger at Bei Li Yan. 

"I don't know what it means, but I think I understand so my answer is… who knows." Bei Li Yan make a cryptic smile.

Yang Xi Ying suddenly pulled Lory's hand down, "Lory, that's inappropriate!" she said while looking around them anxiously.

Lory ignored Yang Xi Ying's worries, she grabbed Bei Li Yan's sleeve and said with a low voice "I need to know everything, I mean ... EVERYTHING" she gave a meaningful look.

Bei Li Yan who understood Lory's meaning answer with glee, "Consider it done!" 

"Hey, I want to know too!" Yang Xi Ying's head suddenly appeared between Lory and Bei Li Yan. 

"Didn't you say that was inappropriate," Lory teased 

"It's fine as long as we do it behind their backs…" Yang Xi Ying shamelessly justifies herself. 

Lory's brows twitched by yang Xi Ying self-righteousness, "Does your husband know what kind of woman he marries?" 

"Meh," Yang Xi Ying shrugged indifferently.

"… .." Li Mo Zhen who heard his wife gossip in front of him as if he wasn't there became speechless then he laments to himself. 'I know now'

Meanwhile, Zhao Li Xin stood behind Lory like a beautiful statue, her expression remained calm but everyone who knew her would notice her good mood. Actually, none of them were polite in front of the royal family, they should have bowed their heads earnestly instead of busy gossiping with each other, only when Princess Youya and the crown prince walked towards them, everyone simultaneously closed their mouth and bowed their head politely, except for the King palace and Zhao Li Xin,

Actually, Zhao Li Xin didn't notice the arrival of the royal family, he was in the midst of looking up his head and saw Girsha flying freely in the sky when Princess Youya and the crown prince come.