His Majesty’s Hostage - Volume 2 Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Eight, nine, ten! Ten black pearls, five jade bracelets, and six jade rings. Theres also thirteen gold coins, seven pearl necklaces, and theres uh, what is this? Ehh, it doesnt matter, as long as its valuable! Zi Li properly locks his door and shuts his windows before he spreads out his stash that he was piling up daily and diligently counts it.

Seems like this much is not yet enough! Who knows how long will it take before I could get rid of the pursuit of the guards? And when that time comes, everything will cost money! Uh-uh, its still not enough! I better collect a few more! With that in mind, Zi Li carefully wrapped the jewelries and thought of hiding it under the bed, This wont do, this hiding spot is too unreliable! If someone sweeps under the bed, all my hard work will be wasted!

Zi Li walked around the room to inspect, but he couldnt find any secure place to hide his stuff with!

While Zi Li was worrying what to do with his loot, he suddenly heard a resounding voice announcing behind his doorsteps: Requesting his highness, third prince of Bei Ling, to receive the bestowed imperial tribute-

Receiving imperial tribute? What the h.e.l.l is that?

Zi Li hastily stuffed the precious jewels under his pillow and fixed his clothes neatly before opening the door and walking out. But he havent opened the door yet, when it was pushed opened by his attendants from the outside. Ming Yue and Chun Lan were wearing an excited expression and their body were radiating with happiness. They ran to him and said: Congratulation your highness! Quickly come out and receive the decree!

Zi Li was a bit confused while he was being pulled along in both of his sides by the two girls towards the corridor. The moment they got out, he jumped in shock seeing the head eunuch accompanied by serveral eunuchs and a palace maidservant holding up a tray.

Woah! Thats a lot of people!

Eunuch Lin glances at Zi Li, then promptly stepped forward and greeted him will all smiles: Thousand fortunes to his highness! There were news that his highness was bed-ridden a few days ago. This old servant was concern, but is often preoccupied with attending to his majesty. Therefore, this old servant was unable to come by to visit his highness. Today, this old servant has personally come to hand the imperial decree over to his highness. Upon seeing his highness face flus.h.i.+ng, a sign of good health, this old servant is rea.s.sured.

Those moments when Zi Li started to talk, he was always being looked down upon. Now that the winds had turn to his favor, this vile person is trying to curry favor with him! But like everyone says, Do not hit the smiling guys face. He saw that eunuch smiling to the point that it shows his teeth and hides his eyes, though he was not falling for that facade. Still, he had no choice but to fake a smile like a tourist guide and exchange conventional greetings.

Earlier, eunuch Lin talked about a decree. I have yet to know what is this decree being relayed?

Oh! Such a silly old servant. Ive been too engrossed in chatting with his highness that I have tarried on the proper business! This morning, his majesty had recieved feudatory tributes, it was a joyous occasion. Therefore, the tributes will be distributed by the servants to the imperial concubines and n.o.bilities. His majesty had personally picked his highnesss share. No imperial concubines or n.o.bilities had been bestowed with this special honor. Eunuch Lin was patting himself for his flattery skills and did not notice Zi Lis face became more and more unsightly.

This is the list of the gifts for your highness.

Zi Li s.n.a.t.c.hed the imperial edict at eunuch Lins hands and throws it on the floor. This unexpected act made everyone awaiting him pale with fright.

Zi Li was visibly infuriated as he curses: What for? Go back and tell that opinionated emperor of yours, that his highness is not a part of his harem nor one of his imperial concubine! That bestowing tribute bulls.h.i.+t of his is of no value to his highness! Leave, or I will make you! Zi Li pushes the dumbfounded eunuch Lin towards the door.

All of a sudden, a deep and low voice was heard outside of the door: Heh, who provoked Our little hedgehog and made his thorns p.r.i.c.k up?

Servant pay respect to his majesty! The court eunuchs and maidservants that was startled by Zi Lis outburst saw Hong Xus sudden arrival and pressingly kneel to the ground once their recovered their senses.

Zi Li was the only one remaining standing in the room packed with prostrating figures. In reality, the moment Zi Li heard Hong Xus voice, he already regretted his actions. It was too impulsive, and he cant afford to offend this moody emperor before his plans take shape, or he might face the consequences! It may appear that he was shut down by that imposing stare and fake smile of Hong Xu, but Zi Li kept his stand. There was no reason for him to suddenly admit defeat and apologize. It just not his style and he will lose his face! So Zi Li forces himself to stand straight opposite to Hong Xu without any expression of fear.

You still havent told Us, as to what have angered you? Hong Xu walked to his side and asked with his deep voice that can make someone feel cold.

Zi Li swallowed his saliva and replied: I have already made it clear to you before. I am not your male consort, nor do I need your special favor as an emperors favorite!

Heh. So it was actually Us who displeases Xiao Jin Yu. In that case, We will take responsibility in pleasing Xiao Jin Yu! Guards, bring those servants here!

Bonbon translation notes:

Do not hit the smiling guys face It means that do not get angry towards an amiable/agreeable person.

Bonbon wanted to say:

Also if you get confused as to why Hong Xu is calling Zi Li, Xiao Jin Yu. the bodys owner is An Jin Yu. So the emperor uses the casual suffix Xiao on An Jin Yus name, Jin Yu.

Edit: Another thing, Im also done just a while ago with the translation of the next villain chapter. I was supposed to post it tomorrow so I could catch some sleep with my remaining hours today before leaving for work after posting this. But a camper gifted me a coffee so. f.u.c.k sleeping, Im going all out hahah! Ill start editing after I post this, so itll be out in about half an hour to one hour, stay tuned!

I will post the announcement for the update tomorrow so HMH readers will have the early access today if you read this segment ^.^

Edit 2: And TMCRVP VOL 4 Chapter 13 is up~ Just click next on the chapter 12 and enjoy~

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Special thanks to anon for the coffee, its been quite a while since I had some T.T Im touch hahah~