Chapter Four

" He's my what!?"

" Your soon-to-be husband," she giggled as she watches how shocked Syla was" To be honest, You're supposed to be married 5 months ago"

She glanced at Ma ki," Where is he if he's my soon-to-be husband?"

" At the Court, Investigating your case"

" Lord Li, It's totally an accident"

" Do you expect me to believe that?" He smirked.

Xiao Ping kneel down nervously," Lord Li, I'm sorry to offend you, I-"

" Guard Wu!" Li Xiaoyao called.

His bodyguard Wu Tao came and bowed down," Lord Li"

" Investigate Master Xiao Ping thoroughly," he said and left.

" Prince Li, She's awake," Wu Tao said.

" Okay"

" So you're telling me that my father and the emperor agreed to this?"

Ma ki nodded," Yes, Don't be afraid, Young Master Li is a nice person"

Syla stood up," But, I don't understand! Why did the emperor choose me?! I'm not a local here, I'm from the Philippines and I-"

The gate widely opens," Your Father sold you to the Emperor," Li Xiaoyao said out of nowhere as he gets off the carriage.

The Girls glanced behind them.

Ma ki bowed down," Lord Li"

" Lord... What?"

" Mi' Lady, This is your soon-to-be husband, Prince Li Xiaoyao," Ma Ki murmured.

Syla took a quick glance at Li Xiaoyao," chills," she murmured and bowed down " Prince Li Xiaoyao welcome"

At the Garden, Li Xiaoyao gently touches her forehead," Does it still hurts?"

" No"

" We need to-"

The spokesperson came, he bowed down to the prince," Letter from the emperor! Lady Flora Xi and Prince Li Xiaoyao must get married tomorrow!"

" What? No!" Syla said as she went back to her room.

Li Xiaoyao clenches his fist as she looks at the spokesperson," Leave"

" A-Alright"

" This is ridiculous! I can't get married tomorrow, I don't know him, I don't love him, when am I going to come back to my world," she thought.

Li Xiaoyao knocked on the door," Flora?"

Syla remained silent.

Sigh," I know you hate me-"

Syla opens the door and looked at Li Xiaoyao," Your Majesty, I don't hate you, I think everything happening to us is way too fast and I don't love you"

" We have to follow the Emperor's order," Li Xiaoyao said firmly.

Syla frowned and sat down on the bed," You may leave now"

" I promise you, One year after our marriage, I will divorce you"

Syla glanced at him," Will you be okay?"

He nodded.

The Next day, Everyone from the Capital knows about the grand wedding of Li Xiaoyao and Flora Xi ( Syla.)

" Let's welcome the bride and groom"

Syla enters the wedding venue with Li Xiaoyao.

In front of them are the emperor and empress, while on the side are her parents.

They bowed at each other.

The Wedding celebration ended fastly. In the Newlywed couple's bedroom, Syla was sitting on the bed waiting for her newlywed husband, Li Xiaoyao.

" Mi' Lady," Ma ki entered the room.

Syla glanced at her," Oh? What are you doing here?"

" Mi' Lady, Don't be nervous, It's your wedding night you should be happy"

Ma ki just left the room, Few minutes later, Li Xiaoyao arrived.

Syla stared at her hands as she nervously plays with them.

Li Xiaoyao slowly walks towards her," Don't be afraid, I won't do anything that might harm you"

For some reason, She suddenly calmed down, she glanced at him," I don't want to have a baby"

Li Xiaoyao removed the red handkerchief from Syla's head, he smiled," Okay"

" Are you serious?"

He sat beside Syla," Of course, What do you expect me to do?"

Syla stood up and slowly remove the decorations on her hair," I just thought you're like the prince in the dramas I've watched before"

" Dramas? I'm sorry, I quite don't get what you mean"

She smiled awkwardly," Do not bother- Ouch!" She said as she accidentally scratched her fingers by the accessories in her hair.

Li Xiaoyao gently pulled her over to sit on the bed.

" Oh"

Sighed," May I touch your hair?"

" I didn't expect him to be so respectful," She thought," Yes"

Carefully, Li Xiaoyao helped her remove the accessories stuck on her hair.

" Thank you"

They changed into more comfortable clothes, and drink tea in front of each other at the table.

" I want us to have a contract"

" Contract?"

She nodded.

She went to Li Xiaoyao's office and took his paper and calligraphy brush and started writing," One-year marriage contract with Prince LI Xiaoyao..."

" Number one, shouldn't sleep on the same bed, Agree or not?"

He nodded," Okay"

" ...Give each other personal space"

" Alright"

" I want to work"

He glanced at her, raising one of his eyebrows," Wife, Is my money not enough for you?

Syla took a sip of tea," Don't get me wrong, Husband, I just want to have my own money and be responsible"

" Alright" he nodded," I understand, But you can't work at your Family's Jewelry shop, because your cousin and your father is already managing it"

" It's alright, I don't want to work there" She looked straight at him," I want to paint"

" I'll think about it"

" Thank you, your highness"

" I feel bad for Lady Flora," Ma ki said while looking at the moon.

" Why?" Wu Tao asked.

" She can't remember the love between her and the prince..."

Wu Tao sighed," I believe that, If they're really meant to each other, The Forgotten love can come back"

Ma Ki nodded," You're right"

They walked side by side under the peaceful night sky.

" Why are you here by the way?"

Ma Ki glanced at Wu Tao," I'm nervous for Lady Flora"

" Why?"

" Ever since she woke up from coma, I think she's been acting weird"

Wu Tao chuckled," Don't bother them, They can handle themselves, For sure, Prince can take care of your lady"

She nodded," You're right"

They're lying on the bed side by side.

" Can you do me a favour?"

Li Xiaoyao glanced at her," What is it?"

" Can you call me Syla?"

" Why?"

She smiled and shook her head," Don't ask questions, Please avoid calling my Flora"

He nodded.

They remained silent, Few minutes later.

" Syla"

" Yeah?"

They glanced at each other," Can you call me Xiaoyao, even if we're in public?"

She smiled," Okay, Xiaoyao"

Li Xiaoyao holds her right hand," This is nice"

She chuckled and nodded.