The Fallen Consort

A man that looked like in early thirties came in. He radiated an intimidating aura. As he came in, he saw the King dining with a woman. His brows furrowed, as he stared at the woman.

Isn't she supposed to be dead? he thought. He was quick at hiding his emotions before anyone could notice.

"Your Majesty, Your servant Lu Zhangchen is here to pay his respects." He clasped his fist and bowed.

"En." King Jin replied, he gave more dishes to Yi Ling and didn't paid attention to the newcomer.

Yi Ling's mouth twitched, how am I supposed to eat all these? But she didn't complain, he was showering her his attention after all.

Seeing the two, made Lu Zhangchen puzzled. How did this b*tch attracted the attention of the King? Why was she still alive? He couldn't help but keep staring at Yi Ling.

Yi Ling felt uncomfortable by his stares, so she looked at King Jin.

"Brother Jin, please stop. Im going to get fat if you keep feeding me. I haven't finished my plate yet." She decided to called him Brother Jin, so that the other man would stop staring her.

King Jin's eyes went wide and chuckled. It was the first time she called him Brother Jin. It made his heart happy. He didn't know that someone can make him happy by just calling him Brother Jin.

"Alright, I just didn't want you to starve" He looked at her sheepishly. Yi Ling rolled her eyes.

Lu Zhangchen was shocked. How come the King is talking to her informally? And she called her Brother Jin? What is their relationship?

"Your highness, Forgive me if I maybe too bold. But, may I know why is my young master's fiancee doing here?" Lu Zhangchen dropped the bomb.

Everyone was silent inside the room. They looked at Yi Ling when she dropped her chopsticks. Someone finally recognized her body and its already engaged?

Yi Ling didn't know how to explain this. She looked at King Jin, he didn't looked at her. She noticed that he was clenching his fist. Is he mad at me? Probably does, He might think that I lied to him.

"Xian'er , The young master has been looking for you for a year. Everyone thought you were dead. What are you doing here?" Lu Zhangchen smirked.

~ You thought you can escape death by coming here? And you actually dared to flirt with the King? Ha! Let's see how the young master will finally dump you this time! My sister is way better than you! If only I thought that the King finally decided to mingle with women, I would've brought my sister along! ~ He was silently schemed inside.

Yi Ling tightened her fist. "Brother Jin, I can explain."

"No need." King Jin knew the situation well. He knew that whoever that woman is, is already dead.

Hearing the his short answer made Yi Ling's heart hurt. Since he didn't need her to explain herself, she got up.

"Your highness, Im full. Please allow this lowly one to retire and thank you for the meal." She bowed and left without waiting for him to reply.

He wanted to get up and ran to her, but he must keep his status in check in front of this man.

"Your majesty, forgive the young miss. It seems like she tricked you, she is still young after all." He was acting like he is siding her but was totally blaming her as well. He was too shameless.

"En". King Jin didn't really listen to him, he was thinking if he said something wrong. What made her leave? He was clueless about women, He sighed.