Zhang Ruyiâs face instantly changed: âHow can she do that? Is the queen such a jealous person that she would drive you out just to keep the king from meeting you? Does His Majesty know about this?â
âHis Majesty wasnât present of course. If he was then I know he wouldnât have allowed it to happen.â Lowering her eyes, the last departing words of Bai Yan continues to echo beside Long Xiaoyaâs ear.
She didnât dare repeat those words again in front of her parents.
âHusband,â the mother gnashes her teeth in frustration. âThe queen must be jealous of Xiaoyaâs beauty, thatâs why she expelled our daughter out of the palace. You must help your own daughter and not let that woman occupy the king by herself!â
Long Chang Tianâs expression grew gloomy for it doesnât bold well for him either in front of his peers. However, heâs nevertheless the chief of the Dragon Clan, he knew better than to be bias and rash when it came to topics of importance.
âIf there is no consensus from the king then do you think the queen would be so arrogant? By the way, where is Dragony, why did she not return with you?â
The tearful girl immediately grew fierce and angry in the eyes at the mention of that little fool: âShe left with the queen.â
Long Chang Tianâs iris sparkled with light at the knowledge: âYou mean Dragony is already by the queenâs side?â
âHmpf!â Long Xiaoya grinds her mullers in frustration, âWeâve been blindsided by that little fool. She actually pretended to be sad and pitiful before the queen. Now not only did that woman have the pretext to expel me from the palace grounds, that mortal is also using the little fool to ruin me. Father, Iâve warned you before, now look whatâs happening!â
âEnough,â the father impatiently cuts off his daughter. âIt getting late. You two should clean up and get ready, we need to go greet the king at the court.â
That brought on great joy to the deceitful girl: âFather, does that mean I can continue to enter the palace?â
âMhmm,â Long Chang Tian gives a faint nod of confirmation. âAs long as the order didnât come from the king or princess then its fine, the queen is just a human mortal without a firm foothold in this world. As long as you stay by my side then no one can touch you.â Pausing then to go over his words: âIâm afraid becoming a consort would be difficult now. However, I will definitely find a way to send you to the kingâs side. Whether or not you can succeed in winning his heart will depend on your own capabilities.â
âDonât worry Father, I will definitely have the king accept me.â Long Xiaoya puts on a happy smile.
The king back then never experienced the joy of being with a woman and doesnât understand anything, but now, that gate has been pried wide open so he will definitely understand.
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The palace of the king has always been heavily guarded, and out of respect for their lord and master, the chiefs of the various clans must be dismounted upon entry. Therefore, Long Xiaoya was already walking by her fatherâs side long before they arrived at the gates.
âWhy? Why are you people not letting me inside? I am the second miss of the Dragon Clan! Based on what authority can you lowly guards stop me from entering?!â The girl was furious at being blocked while her parents were easily allowed through.
âMiss, itâs not I who is forbidding you from entering, itâs the queen who banned you for life!â One of the gatekeepers explain.