"Your Royal Highness, it's not as simple as that.....," Justice Minister Liu Wei tried to explain, but his words were cut short by Jin Yuchen as he interrupted him.
With an authoritative tone, Jin Yuchen said, "Just forget about all of this. "General Si has been selected to govern the Gu province. Go and speak with him," he continued, waving his hand indicating him to dismiss from there , to end their conversation .
Liu Wei bowed his head respectfully further and prepared to leave. However, as he was about to step away from there , the crown prince's voice was heard .
"Remember, focus on the provinces that have ancestral ties to the Jin dynasty. Gu province is merely a symbolic victory for our dynasty."
"Yes, Your Royal Highness," Liu Wei responded obediently, accepting the crown prince's instruction. With those words, the justice minister turned and left the room.
Meanwhile, standing beside them, Gu Hui could no longer contain her anger. To these monsters, her beloved Gu dynasty was reduced to a mere province and the devil before her was instructing them to turn a blind eye to the suffering of the people in Gu province.
"How can they treat my dynasty as if it means nothing?" Gu Hai was thinking in her mind, her heart filled with a mix of outrage and despair. "What is the use of victory if they cannot see the humanity ? How can a person be so inhuman?".
Gu Hui's emotions burst like a raging volcano with , a mixture of anger, fury, and a deep sense of injustice.
She made a tight fist out of her hand without stopping and the force caused the beautiful teacup she was holding to break into pieces. Blood began to flow as the pieces pierced her skin, soaking her hand .
She imagined the image of the suffering and injuries she and her people had suffered.
Jin Yuchen's attention was drawn to the blood that was pouring from Gu Hui's wounded hand. He urgently called out, "Mingxhe, Mingxhe!" .
Responding to his call, Court Lady Mingxhe rushed to the scene, her heart raced fast with worry. As she saw the wound in Gu Hui hand , she gasped in horror and said , "Oh my God, dear, how did this happen to you?".
Mingxhe asked someone to go get a doctor right now.
"Doctor, call for a doctor, please!".
A maid who was present there was on her way of calling for a doctor when Jin Yuchen stopped her in her tracks. "No need to call a doctor or go anywhere, he fiercely stated. It's only a small wound that she brought on herself. It will be alright if you clean the wound and apply a medicine.".
Saying this Jin Yuchen turned and walked away, leaving Gu Hui and Court Lady Mingxhe in daze.
What could have she expected for a devil. He can never see and understand other pain and suffering.
Court Lady Mingxhe was worried for Gu Hui's safety, but she also felt helpless in the situation. She can't disobey the crown prince order.
She inhaled deeply and focused on the wound in Gu Hui hand hand. She approached Gu Hui gently and used her delicate, care-filled finger and examine the wound.
Then, She gently cleansed the cuts, removing the blood and dirt with a wet cloth. She then picked up a small container of herbal ointment and rubbed hopes that it would help with the pain and speed up the healing.
Gu Hui's admiration for Court Lady Mingxhe grew as she observed her loving attention and treatment, support. The way Mingxhe paid attention to her wounds, with a motherly touch and genuine concern, reminded Gu Hui of her own mother who had always been there for her.
Not far away, Jin Yuchen observed Gu Hui and Court Lady Mingxhe, taking note of their gestures and conversation. His eyes carefully followed their interaction, though his thoughts and intentions remained unknown.
He was watching them attentively when a trustworthy guard , Lou Yao, came over and bowed his head in respect.
Lou Yao addressed him, "Your Royal Highness,".
Jin Yuchen turned his attention towards Lou Yao, his expression unreadable and he maintained his silence as usual , allowing Lou Yao to continue reporting.
"Your Royal Highness, I have provided the ointment to the maid who was present there ," Lou Yao reported. "If Gu Hui takes proper care of her hand, the wound should heal within a few days."
After hearing Lou Yao's report, Jin Yuchen turned to look at Gu Hui, who was now wearing a humble but sincere smile.
Jin Yuchen's eyes flashed with a variety of emotions, his thoughts and intentions hidden y. He gave a small nod before turning away and starting to move slowly .
After a little while, they arrived at the study chamber, where important decision were discussed and made. The moment they entered, there was a sense of cold and tension in the air.
Settled in his chair, Jin Yuchen turned to look at Lou Yao and asked "Have you found anything about that girl?"
Lou Yao respectfully bowed his head and said, "I have been carefully investigating, Your Royal Highness," with a hint of worry in his voice" She is still a mystery, though. I can't seem to discover any important information on her origins".
Jin Yuchen's brows furrowed in a disappointed expression .
"So, are you saying she simply appeared out of thin air?" he sarcastically asked
In recent days, Jin Yuchen had grown increasingly disappointed in Lou Yao, a man whom he had placed his utmost trust in. Lou Yao had always been the person Jin Yuchen believed.
He would accomplish any task , how hard it may be before the time given..
Today, as he witnessed Lou Yao's inability to unveil any details about a mere slave girl made Jin Yuchen's more disappointment. He felt unhappiness and anger in his heart.
Let's say he was eager to know about this girl who seemed really very interesting and mysterious to him.