The Fallen Consort

The next day. Yi Ling was waken up by someone, who was ċȧrėssing her cheek. When she opened her eyes, King Jin was by her side. He was smiling at her, it made her heart skipped a beat. Her heart hasn't been normal ever since she met this man.

"Are you feeling better Ling'er?" He asked, he was very worried that she will be in pain again.

"Yes. Thank you, your highness." She moved to sit up, King Jin ȧssisted her.

"You can call me Brother Jin." he smiled at her.

Yi Ling pursed her lips, remembering their first kiss. King Jin chuckled. He remembered too.

"Yu Ran! Bring in the food." He called out.

Yu Ran came in, along with a tray of food for Yi Ling. He bowed and was about to set the food on the table, King Jin grabbed it before he could.

"Let this King feed his woman", he smiled. Yu Ran was speechless. His King was now a different person, ever since Yi Ling came to the Kingdom. He didn't know if it's going to be good or bad, since she was the Omen too.

"Yes, your highness." Yu Ran bowed and left.

"You won't argue with me feeding you right?" King Jin looked at Yi Ling. Yi Ling shook her head. She was starving, having not eaten anything for the past year. During Cultivation, it didn't require her to eat.

King Jin smiled and started feeding her. When it was too hot, he blew on it first before putting it to her mouth. Yi Ling was embarrassed but at the same time, her heart likes the attention.

"A high King like you, where's your pride?" She teased.

"I don't have one... when it comes to you." as he continued to feed her.

Yi Ling smirked, "How come you don't have a harem? Ain't kings supposed to have tons of wives?". she asked after chewing her food.

King Jin's brow lifted up. "I don't need a harem, nor a wife".

Yi Ling felt a slight pain in her heart, on the last part that he said.

"But that was before I met you. I just need you, not a harem. One wife is enough." He stopped feeding her and looked at her eyes. Making sure that she understands.

Yi Ling's eyes went wide, she then blushed after understanding what he meant.

"I didn't say anything about becoming your consort!" Yi Ling crossed her arms and avoided his eyes.

King Jin chuckled, he put the tray down at the table. He got up and sat on the bed beside her. Yi Ling didn't moved.

King Jin hugged her from the side and kissed the back of her head.

"Are you not going to take responsibility for taking this King's first kiss?" he whispered to her ear.

Yi Ling blushed. It really was his first. She covered her face. She couldn't look at him.

"I didn't do it! You started it!" This jerk had the gal to accuse her. Hmpp.

He chuckled. She's too fun to tease, he thought.

"Alright, I did it. Then I'll take responsibility for you." He smiled. The ending was still the same anyways.

Yi Ling turned and looked at him, she couldn't believe it. She was trapped.

He chuckled, seeing her cute face.

"Don't worry, I'll wait for you to accept me. Im not a beast after all. I have been alone for many years, it wouldn't hurt to wait some more." He looked to her eyes, his dark purple eyes was trying to convey all his feeling for her.

He touched her cheeks and added, "As long as I can have you beside me. It's worth the wait." He lifted her chin up and give her a quick kiss on the lips.

She pursed her lips, she didn't know how to respond. It was the sweetest confession, she had ever heard. Mu Xin never did confess to her, although she feels that Mu Xin liked her. She nodded. Thankful that he was letting her think about it first. She needed to talk to Mu Xin first and clean it with him, she thought.

Seeing that she agreed, he was happy.

"Would you like to walk with me to the garden?" Fresh air would be good for her body and to spend time with her.

"Okay, but let me get cleaned first." she was still wearing her clothes from yesterday.

He smiled, "Okay, I'll wait for you outside." He wanted to be next to her at all times. He kissed her head and stood up.

"Yu Ran! tell the servants to boil some hot water and serve Ling'er." he called out, Yu Ran was still standing outside.

"Yes, your highness." Yu Ran replied from outside.

King Jin left when the servants came in. He went outside and waited.

After an hour, Yi Ling came out looking beautiful as ever in King Jin's eyes. She was wearing a white robe with gold hue. Seemingly matching his Black and gold. His dark purple eyes was smiling.

"My Lady." He offered his arms towards her as she came next to him.

"Your highness," She accepted his arm as they walk towards the garden.

Yu Ran, a couple of guards and servants followed them from behind. They all couldn't help but smile. They never seen the King this happy before, they didn't know that he had a gentle side. They only wish for their King's happiness and they are all willing to protect that happiness.