Errorr123456 40 Chapter 41: A Journey Into The Unknown 14

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Date Published: March 28, 2020

Chapter t.i.tle: A Journey into the Unknown (14)

Chapter no. 41

(Qin Zetian's POV)

As we travel the wind became so cold and blood kept on oozing out of my body, maybe because I am in higher alt.i.tude. The moon shone so bright and the sky was filled with stars of different types. Then I hugged my cloak tightly as the other hand held the horse's reins.

There are times when I wish for peace and solace, yet trouble seems to look for me. There are times when I asked myself why I need to live a life like this? And there are moments when I question my own existence.

How come I have travelled so far, yet it still make me feel caged? And sometimes I wonder what it feels like to be an ordinary person; one who's happy, simple and contented.

Why do I need to be someone of importance?

"Maximus, I cannot go home with wounds like these, bring me to a place where I can rest. Bring me somewhere I can hide. Thank you" I whispered as breathing became harder

Then I slowly drifted to sleep and lost consciousness.

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Morning finally called me.

With an aching head I woke up.

I slowly opened my eyes. The sunlight greeted me and birds sang so lively. I touched my forehead. It has a bandages. I checked my clothes yet it has been changed, and what's odd is that the ident.i.ty jade I own was still tied on my dress. I frowned.

I scanned the room and help myself up. Where is this place? Where am I?

The curtains are dancing with the wind. I cannot stand but I can imagine. Where did dad's horse brought me? What is this place?

The bed I'm lying on is covered with the finest silk. The clothes I'm wearing is also made of silk, as well as the curtains and everything else. The walls are oddly cemented with deep rich carvings. And all wooden things have markings. I cannot identify them, is it possible for me to be in another place?

The door creaked open.

A man engulfed in blinding light walked in.

I covered my eyes for a brief moment.

"You're awake, let me help you. It's time to eat" He said

Servants came in, but all of them are males. The man whose presence is so undeniably strong pick the tray up and walk towards me. Suddenly my whole body became stiff, it's as if someone is controlling me.

He sat beside me. And I have never thought I'll see someone as G.o.dly as him. Eyes so blue that I wanna drown in them. Nose so sharp and brows fairly thick. His lips so red and skin as white as pearls. His hair is oddly thick, long and curly. I held my breath for a moment and it's as if time has stopped running.

"Open your mouth" He ordered

Then I eventually woke up from the daze and stared at the food offered in front of me.

"What is this?" I asked

"Food" He said shortly

"What did you mix in it?" I asked again

"Just eat!" He said, annoyed by the fact that I ask too many questions. But I can't help, he is a complete stranger to me

"O-okay" I answered

I opened my mouth and started eating. The food is somehow delicious and I love its distinct taste. It did not take me long before I finished the whole bowl. Then servants came in again and gathered the empty tray. Another batch of servants came and brought clothes for me, I a.s.sume.

"Where am I?" I asked

"You're in a faraway place"

He stood and walked towards the windows, then he stared outside.

"Why am I here?"

"It was your request to go somewhere far from home to recuperate" he answered

"What's your name?"

I waited for an answer but he didn't answer

"Why am I here?" I asked the same question again

"You are here because it is your choice, and to stay here will still be your choice"

But nothing's free in this world, so how much will it cost me to stay here?

"How much will it cost me?" I asked

"Just a marriage" He answered

"Oh just a marriage, a little thing—JUST WHAT THE HECK DID YOU SAY? DID YOU SAY MARRIAGE! FREAKING MARRIAGE!--"

"Tone down, I am not deaf"

Holy c.r.a.p!

This is one of those moments that I'll say 'I'm doomed'