The Red Bride - Chapter 12

Her cheeks redden in anger, making her look more like a rose. Her eyes were thorny, and a stubborn frown sat on her face. Yu Chun glared hard at the guard in front of her. How dare this lowly commoner kept her away from her Senior brother.

The maid beside her puff out her chest and made a shooing motion at the guard, “Hmph. This is His Highness’s Junior brother and the 7th Princess of Yan. How can a mere guard like you stop her? Move away, and my mistress might just spare you.”

The soldier looked at the arrogant girl in disgust. If not for his strict training, he would’ve rolled his eyes. A proud smirk plastered on Yu Chun’s face as her maid announced her relationship with Hu Feng. Everyone must acknowledge that she is the one woman who is closest to him.

“Let her in.”

A man approached the group with an amusing grin. Intelligent eyes gleamed with humor, an aristocratic nose was straight and tall, and his figure was handsome. The solder cupped his fist and salute to the man, then stepped to the side.

Yu Chun glanced at man, snorted, and then walked past the guard wither her chin towards the sky. She stormed her way in the room. A sturdy figure entered her eyes. No matter how much Yu Chun has seen this gorgeous face, she will never get tired of it. Her footsteps were light, and her face was pitiful.

“Senior brother, Yu Chun has come to visit you,” her voice was soft and delicate, like a warm spring breeze.

Hu Feng did not even bother to look at her. A flash of discontent entered his eyes.He had long heard the commotion outside. Hu Feng simply did not have times to deal with this. This Junior sister of his was sticker that gluttonous rice*(1). What was Mu Qing even doing?

Seeing that Hu Feng was ignoring her, Yu Chun voice turned even softer, “Senior brother, your Junior sister has been bullied. Y-Yu Chun tried to help the Empress by telling her that you hate tomatoes, and instead of thanking me, she mocked me!”

Finally, cold eyes stared straight at her. Encouraged by his attention, Yu Chun let her tears roll down her smooth cheeks.

“Leave,” his voice was colder than ice. Nothing good ever comes from a woman’s tear, especially the calculative ones.

“Senior brother, I-I know I shouldn’t bother you, bu-but,” Yu Chun stuttered.

“Now,” Hu Feng coldly cut her off.

Her heart felt as though someone sliced a piece of it off. Never before had her Senior brother talked to her like this. It was all that vixen’s fault! She slowly backed away from his glared. Yu Chun turned around and ran out the doors with a boom. The little maid ran after her mistress in fear.

“That’s some Junior sister,” chuckled a man in blue.

Hu Feng glared at him, “You let her in.”

The Imperial tutor shrugged his shoulders, “I wanted see which woman do you prefer.”

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Sniffles and sobs escaped from a closed room. Her eyes were swollen and red, and her heart wrench in pain. Yu Chun held the handkerchief tight in her hands as she replayed the scene in her mind.

‘It’s all that slut’s fault! She definitely whispered bad things about me to Senior brother!’

Taking in deep breaths, and finally evening her breathing, Yu Chun opened the invitation from the Empress Dowager.

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“Yo-your Highness! The Emperor is coming, you have to get ready quick!”

A loud groan escaped her rosy lips as she pulled the cover over her head. First he ruined her lunch, now he disturbs her sleep? Does the Royal Ice Cube want to be the Royal Puddle?

“Just let him come. I don’t care about his royal behind.”

Mu Qing waited for a reply after the long silence, but it never came. Curious, her head peeked from out the cover as she turned her head towards the door.

Hu Feng stood in front of the bed in all of his icy glory.

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1) Think Japanese Mochi

Sorry for the delay. I meant to release it earlier, but a lot of personal reasons popped up out of nowhere. Be careful of the next chapter…….hehe….