Empress Of The Lost Kingdom

Boss, ah, Yang Xiong looked at the tomato couple and scratched his head.

Why did he decide to enter the house without any warning?

But it is was the dining room na? and he didn't expect to see something racy in the morning.

While Yang Xiong was reflecting on his mistake, Two tomatoes across the dining table were equally startled.

That was so embarrassing.

Li Juan immediately pulled her hand from Tang Wei Sheng's hold and pretended to eat her breakfast with her head stooped down.

"Assistant Yang," Tang Wei Sheng called Yang Xiong who appeared lost in thoughts.

"Your car is here." Yang Xiong came to his senses and replied.

"Oh, thank you, assistant Yang." Tang Wei Sheng remained calm as if nothing happened.

Okay, there is an awkward silence in the room, should I pretend that nothing happened here? Li Juan contemplated on damages for their previous action.

"Assistant Yang, did you have breakfast?" Li Juan asked him.

"Yes, miss, I had my breakfast on the way." Yang Xiong replied Li Juan and quickly shifted his gaze to Tang Wei Sheng.

"Boss, when are you planned to leave? It is already past 10 am." Yang Xiong looked Tang Wei Sheng eagerly.

Tang Wei Sheng kept his forks down and looked at Li Juan.

"Miss Li, when do you want to start the journey?"

Tang Wei Sheng kept using honorifics to address Li Juan whenever there is a third person. And Li Juan she easily steadies up and speaks formally as an archaeologist.

"We can leave after this," Li Juan kept her forks in the plate.

"But there is something I need to tell you," Li Juan spoke without any hesitation.

Tang Wei Sheng looked at her with curiosity.

CEO Tang, I hope you remember Professor Han's lecture about the lost city.

"Yes," Tang Wei Sheng hummed in agreement.

"There isn't any proper route to the Jade land. All we have is a bunch of satellite images. Through the satellite images and remote sensing, we have found that there are some ruins of a lost city in the mountains."

"Yeah, I remember. So are you emphasizing that there is no proper way to Jade land?" Tang Wei Sheng cut the chase.

For a moment, Yang Xiong doubted Professor Han's claim about the findings of Jade land.

"Not really." Li Juan explained, "As per the ancient texts available, we came across with a school which had connections with the Jade land.

And we recently found that there is an ancient monastery situated in the foothills of Tu mountain valley. If our conclusion is right, it is the same school in the texts and they may have some information about the jade land."

"Oh, that makes our journey easier." Tang Wei Sheng claimed.

"Huh… Well, it is not as easy as it seems. We are looking for a piece of thousand-year-old information regarding a city and I am afraid that there won't be a resource person who can help us." Li Juan appeared hopeless.

She looked at Tang Wei Sheng's face which is devoid of expressions.

"But you don't have to worry CEO Tang, this is plan A and we do have a plan B."

"Plan B?" Tang Wei Sheng asked excitedly. "What is it?"

"We created a route using the data we already had. Theoretically, it may appear flawless, but practically we are not sure about the obstacles we may come across." Li Juan clarified her thoughts.

"But don't worry, I will try my best to find the route map from the monastery."

"Hmm." Tang Wei Sheng hummed in agreement.

"I am sorry CEO Tang. It is our fault; it was only in the last week that we got the information about the route map. And the professor was planning to visit the monastery next week after his trip." Li Juan was embarrassed to give excuses.

It was their fault to visit the monastery as soon as possible. But they failed to take the necessary actions to follow that information. And now in front of their prime investor, it seems like slacking off their duty.

"Its okay Miss Li, you don't have to be guilty. I am the one who persuaded you to go for a site expedition." Tang Wei Sheng tried not to criticize her.

"But CEO Tang." Li Juan tried to elaborate it further.

"It is okay, you don't have to explain. Let's be optimistic. Because of this site expedition we got time to spend together." Tang Wei Sheng gave her an assuring smile.

Li Juan was startled for a moment. Why is he trying to flirt in between the conversation? What will assistant Yang think of her? Does he look at her as a girl with low morality?

Yes, Yang Xiong was shocked. Did he just openly said that likes to be with Li Juan? Wow, young master has turned too thick-skinned after he got caught red-handed.

But it is not wrong though, He is a young man and it is okay for him to show interest in women.

The thought which made Yang Xiong curious was Li Juan. What made Tang Wei Sheng fall for a woman like her.

As far as he knew, Tang Wei Sheng had never shown interest in a woman. He always had clear boundary lines with women. But with Li Juan, he acts like he is possessed by Love God.

Was it because of her?

"Okay then, assistant Yang we will leave after breakfast." Tang Wei Sheng finished his breakfast and stood up from the seat.

" I will get the driver, Yang Xiong," informed him.

"Assistant Yang, I don't want a driver." Tang Wei Sheng declared.

"It is a long journey, what happens if you get tired halfway?" Yang Xiong tried to discourage him.

"And you won't be able to find a driver."

"Mr Yang Xiong, you are underestimating a racing champion. You know how much I love to drive." Tang Wei Sheng reassured.

"Even she knows driving." Tang Wei Sheng pointed at Li Juan.

There was not a single change in Yang Xiong's stoic face.

"But still, you will need a driver, think of him as your safeguard."

"Why do I need a safeguard?" Tang Wei Sheng was flabbergasted.

" I can protect myself. Plus I need some privacy, Bro Yang." Tang Wei Sheng sulky voice.

"If something happens to the young master, who will answer to chairman?" Yang Xiong made his point.

"I will answer him, Tang Wei Sheng replied sincerely.

you just make sure that nothing gets into dad's ears."

No, Yang Xiong is not going to change his decision.

"Please Bro, pretty please," As the last resort, Tang Wei Sheng said with a cutesy voice with a sulky face.

"Fine. I agree," Yang Xiong stated.

Yes, that worked out well. With the time spent together, Tang Wei Sheng clearly understood Yang Xiong very well. Though he appeared stoic and cold, he cannot handle any cutesy acts.

"But, I will call you every hour to check on you." Yang Xiong demanded.

"Aye, why are you calling me, you should call your fiancé every hour. Do you know something Miss Li, he is finally getting married?"

Tang Wei Sheng asked Li Juan who was silently watching this " Bromance drama between the cute young master and aloof servant"

"Congratulations Assistant Yang."

"Thank you, Miss Li, Yang Xiong thanked her and got back to his young master, don't try to change the topic."

"Okay, Okay, I promise that I will pick up your calls."

"Fine?" Tang Wei Sheng asked him.

"Hmm yes, young master."

"I will drive today, from tomorrow onwards you can appoint a driver."

Li Juan was amazed to see the relationship between Tang Wei Sheng and Yang Xiong. In public, they might appear as a boss and assistant. But in the house, it is difficult, to recognize which one is the boss.

After breakfast, Tang Wei Sheng and Li Juan bid farewell to Yang Xiong and drove to the foothills of the Tu Mountains.

Tu mountain ranges were one of the highest mountain range in the C country. And the most dangerous for the mountaineers, thus making it a restricted area.

However, the foothills of the Tu mountain range was open to the public and it has become a famous mountaineering spot.

The journey to the foothills was fascinating and eye-catching.

The roads were bordered with many flowering trees and meadows.

A pleasant smell lingered in the atmosphere. Li Juan was completely enjoying the view.

"Do you like flowers?" Tang Wei Sheng asked Li Juan who appeared immersed in roadside sceneries.

"Is there anyone who doesn't like flowers?"

"People who are allergic to flowers." Tang Wei Sheng rebutted. "It will be torture for them."

"Huh, that's true." Li Juan agreed to him. " I should inform Tae Min then, he is allergic to flowers." Li Juan took her phone out of her pocket. "He will be terrified if he sees this."

The moment Tang Wei Sheng heard the name he got dispirited,

Why Tae Min?

Suddenly Li Juan's phone rang.

Speak of the devil, Li Juan smiled and attended the call, it was from Tae Min.

"Tae Min ah, did you miss Noona?" Li Juan talked to him in a cute voice.

"It is quite boring without you and Senior Cheng, Please come back Noona."

Lee Tae Min was alone in the research lab and forced to work on weekends because the rest of the team were busy.

"Stop whining like a child Mr. lee." Li Juan scolded him while smiling. "Did you have breakfast?"

"Yeah. I ate Sandwich."

"Aye, who eats a sandwich- go and eat something heavy."

"It is going to be lunch hours, I will eat something.

So how's the journey so far? Is it tiring?"

"Not at all, it is fantastic. We are on the way to the monastery."

"Really! Oh, Noona, I envy you."

"You are lucky that you missed the trip. It seems like spring is early in this place. It is filled with flowers."

huh?

"If you came with us rather than going to the monastery we should've taken you to a hospital." Li Juan teased him.

"By the way, how's CEO Tang?"

"He is doing well." She looked at Wei Sheng and smiled.

"Noona conveys my regards to him. I will get back to you. Bye Noona. Take care."

"Bye Tae Min, take care."

She ended the call and went back to the sceneries outside the window.

"Do you love him, sweetheart?" Tang Wei Sheng asked her directly. Love!!! She didn't understand what Tang Wei Sheng meant by that question.

"Huh, Let me rephrase it.

Do you know that Lee Tae Min likes you?" Tang Wei Sheng asked her in a serious tone.

"Senior Tang…"

Even though it was a common question, Li Juan got flustered in front of Tang Wei Sheng.

"Tae Min and I. he is like my brother."

"Brother?"

Tang Wei Sheng felt like someone put out the flame which boiled jealousy in his mind.

"He is like a brother to you?" Tang Wei Sheng asked again to confirm.

"Yeah, he doesn't have any sisters."

"Are you sure?"

"What? He does not have any sisters?" Li Juan asked him again.

"No. He considers you as his sister. Are you sure about it?" Tang Wei Sheng was curious.

"Yeah. He even teased me that he will introduce me to his brother, you know, as a blind date." Li Juan casually said.

Blind dates! Tang Wei Sheng suddenly applied the brakes.

The car stopped with creek sound.

"And what did you decide? Did you like anyone?" Tang Wei Sheng was anxious.

Li Juan looked at him without answering.

"Or do you have anyone whom you already like?" Tang Wei Sheng hesitantly asked her.

"Yes." Li Juan answered him without looking at him.

"Do you like someone? Who is he?" Tang Wei Sheng grabbed her chin and looked directly at her eyes.

"I have someone I like," Li Juan said to him.

Oh, Tang Wei Sheng took his hand from her chin. He was disappointed to hear that. He believed that Li Juan was his girl.

"It's been almost ten years"

Tang Wei Sheng was petrified to hear that.

He loved Li Juan for over ten years. However all those years he secretly loved her, she was already in love with someone else.

Tang Wei Sheng felt his heart got shattered like a crystal bowl.

"Do you want to know who is he?" Li Juan asked him.

Tang Wei Sheng was avoiding Li Juan's gaze.

He doesn't want to hear the truth and he cannot bear to listen to her talking about her boyfriend.

"Senior Tang," Li Juan called him.

Tang Wei Sheng let out a sigh and opened the car door and went out. He loosened two buttons from his shirt. He felt his heart is going to burst.

Why?

Li Juan opened the car's door and went outside.

"Senior Tang..." She called him.

Tang Wei Sheng looked at her painful eyes. His whole appearance looked stressed.

"Senior Tang," Li Juan called him. He did not respond.

"What is wrong with you? Why this long face?" Li Juan was worried.

"Nothing, sweetheart. I was just tired. I needed a break.

Let's leave now. " He avoided Li Juan and walked towards the car.

Li Juan rushed towards him and hugged his broad back.

Tang Wei Sheng was startled.

He felt like a sudden gentle breeze hit him.

Li Juan kept her hands crossed at Tang Wei Sheng's perfectly toned abdomen and placed a kiss on his shoulders.

"It's you."

She whispered in his ears.

"What did you say?" Tang Wei Sheng asked her once again.

His mind was in turmoil. Tang Wei Sheng pulled her to the front side and looked at her face.

"Now, Tell me." He grasped her shoulders and bend down to meet her eyes.

"I said," Li Juan smiled and slid his hands from her shoulders to her curved waist and pulled him towards her.

"I said I like you. huh, no," Li Juan rephrased her words. "I loved you for ten years and I am planning to love you forever." She gave a gentle peck on his lips.

Tang Wei Sheng felt like he was hit by a happiness wave all over.

He pulled Li Juan into his embrace and kissed her with all his might.

Li Juan confessed to him.

Both of them had loved each other for a long time and finally, Li Juan was the first one to be brave enough to confess her feelings.

After a few minutes, Tang Wei Sheng finally released his lips from hers. She took a few deep breaths to get stable breathing.

Both of their faces were glowing with happiness.

Tang Wei Sheng held her palms on both of her cheeks and cupped her face.

"Sweetheart, I love you too."

Li Juan smiled beautifully. She was waiting for this moment.

" I'm here and I will be with you forever." Tang Wei Sheng promised her.

" I know and I'll be there for you." Li Juan reassured him.

" Shall we move then, we have got a treasure to find." Tang Wei Sheng reminded her.

"Lets' go." Tang Wei Sheng released her from his embrace.

They both got into the car.

As soon as Li Juan sat in the passenger's seat Tang Wei Sheng took her hand crossed his fingers with hers.

"Sweetheart, do you know something? I am the happiest person in the world." He kissed her hand and beamed in satisfaction.

He was indeed the happiest person in the world, but both of them were unaware of the fact that their happiness only had a short lifespan.

Meanwhile, Lee Tae Min was all alone in the lab. He was checking through various road maps of Xi city – to be precise all the routes leading to the monastery. He took his cell phone out and shared the location to someone.

After a minute he got a call from the same number.

"Are you sure that they are looking for the monastery?" A man with a deep voice asked him.

"Yes. She told me that they are on the way to the monastery and it is true, I've tracked her cell phone signal." Lee Tae Min reported.

"Hmmm,"

"What is your plan? Are you going to stop them from retrieving the map?"

"No. let them find the map. Let's see if they can decipher it."

Hmm. Lee Tae Min replied.

"How good is she with codes?"

"She is pro when it comes to deciphering codes." Lee Tae Min sighed.

"Oh then let her find out the route herself and we will see what they are up to." The man took it as a challenge.

"I'll be flying to Xi city by tomorrow morning. Until then, keep me updated."

"Yes." Lee Tae Min ended the call and looked at the group photo kept in the nearby table.

It was a picture of Professor Han Guang with his three research scholars. He looked at the bright smile of Li Juan.

"Noona you trusted the wrong person." He smiled bitterly.