The Princess And The Lord

Zhao Li Xin followed Lory obediently, he let Lory drag him around without any complaint. Everyone fell silent to see the strange couple who had completely opposite aura, Zhao Li Xin may not be as muscular as Yuan Shao or Jiang Jin Wei but he is tall and has wide shoulders and a broad chest, he has firm muscles in all the right places. He has an elegant but cold demeanor just like high-quality jade. It was clear as day that the man came from noble lineage.

However, this great man was dragged all over the place by a small woman who was no taller than that man's chest, she also had an aura opposite to that of the man, the little girl was bright and cheerful, her smile was sweet and carefree, her beautiful big eyes sparkling like the surface of a lake in the morning.

Although they look very different, but strangely they match each other like a coin with two different sides, they seem to complement each other.

After asking several people, Lory is finally directed to a small restaurant at the end of the road, even though the restaurant is small, but the restaurant is full of customers, she then sure that the food at the restaurant must be delicious. Lory saw that there were only a few tables left, so she excitedly pulled Zhao Li Xin into the restaurant. 

"A table for two, please!" Lory kindly said to the waiter who greeted them

The waiter was stunned by Lory's politeness, he then assessed Lory then quickly noticed Lory and Zhao Li Xin's expensive clothes that only nobles could afford, The waiter's smile suddenly became stiff, this is the first time a rich person has come to this small restaurant. He gulped to ease his nerves than nervously invite them in "Please ... please follow me" the maid repeatedly lowered his head like a woodpecker. 

"OK" Lory doesn't pay attention to the stressed waitress as her eyes sweep the restaurant, the place isn't too bad, although small but the floor and tables are clean so she doesn't feel worried about the hygiene of the restaurant. food. Zhao Li Xin also didn't have an opinion and as a person who grew up eating trash he wasn't picky about the food he ate, to be precise he didn't have a preference. 

"Sorry miss, we do not have private rooms, and we also do not have a second floor, I hope the young master and madam do not mind joining other people here" the waiter looked embarrassed by the lack of service for this distinguished guest.

"It's okay, I don't mind, how about you Li Xin?" Lory turned her gaze to Zhao Li Xin for an opinion, unlike Zhao Li Xin Lory who used to eat in small taverns and stalls, she had even eaten at the worst place in the last decade of her life. 

"It's fine" he replies in a monotone voice, in his opinion if it's good enough for her then it's good enough for him. 

"We took this table." Lory smiled pleasantly.

The waiter was beaming, he was glad the honored guest was more friendly than he thought. The waiter wiped the table and poured hot tea for Lory and Zhao Li Xin, after Lory gave the order, the waiters left in a hurry.

Lory propped her chin with her hand on the table, she knew she was attracting too much attention from the other guests, but she had gotten used to it since it's not much different from her old world and this world so it bothers her too much. Lory just wants to enjoy the restaurant's lively atmosphere and feel the connection with the common people around her.

When the food came, Lory's eyes were filled with joy as she smelled the fragrant aroma of the food, her appetite immediately increased, she excitedly took the chopsticks and enjoyed the noodles. on the other hand, Zhao Li Xin's expression remained the same, he didn't show any curiosity, joy, or disgust, he gracefully picked up the chopsticks and slowly ate the noodles calmly. 

"Do you like it?" Lory probe Zhao Li Xin's expression. 

"Hm ... not bad" he replied casually.

But Lory is not sure, "Even now I still don't know what you like, sweet, sour, or spicy… what kind of food you hated, or what is your favorite food?" she pursed her lips in dissatisfaction. 

"The purpose of food is to nourish the body, so as long as it served its purpose it doesn't matter what food you eat, right" he replied calmly.

The logical answer makes Lory even more annoyed "Because you are like this, you make it difficult for the chef in our manor"

The corner of his lips curved faintly "That's why I paid him handsomely…"

Lory tilted her head, she couldn't deny that Zhao Li Xin was right. Everyone who worked for Zhao Li Xin was paid double the minimum wage, they also got better accommodation and environment compared to the other servants in the noble house that Lory knew, Yang Xi Ying and Ming Yue Yin also voiced the same thing, well, even though he can be difficult sometimes, at least Zhao Li Xin is fair. 

"If there is a difference in my life, I start to enjoy my food since you were with me" she glanced at Lory flirtatiously. 

"Hump, what a sweet talker!" Lory snorted, but she couldn't hide her blushing cheeks.

After they finished eating, they left the restaurant and walked back to their house like an ordinary couple, Lory said she wanted to enjoy the view and digest the food, Zhao Li Xin had no reason to refuse because he practically followed all of Lory's wishes. 

As they were walking, Zhao Li Xin suddenly said to her, "We are leaving Yun Dao city tomorrow ..." 

Lory was not surprised, she knew how efficient Zhao Li Xin's actions were "Are we going to the Liang Zu Kingdom?" 

"Yes, we have to have a big wedding, right?" Zhao Li Xin's voice was calm as usual, but there was undeniable anticipation in his eyes. Zhao Li Xin never thought that one day he would be so excited about his own marriage, nor did he would thought he would ever get married.

Lory also feel excited, she didn't have a dream wedding like normal girls would, from an early age she knew her path is different from other people. Lory also not sure if she would meet the right person, the Lucient condition make her unable to have a casual date like a normal teenage girl, she even never experience puppy love like some of her friends not to mention her life already full of duty and obligation to fulfilled so marriage is the last things in her mind, but then she met Zhao Li Xin and everything suddenly changes.

Even though she doesn't like complicated things, but now she thinks a wedding party might not be a bad idea, if he can he wants to experience what it's like to be married to Zhao Li Xin. After all, she oly have one chance, right?

"I'll ask Yang Xi Ying about it, but I don't have a dowry ... is that all right?" when he lived in Lao Manor she heard that women's dowry was very important, the bigger the dowry the better for the future of women after they got married. 

"Having you more than I can ask for ..." he said without hesitation, the dowry is the bride's family way of showing the bride value in her family as well as respecting the groom's family but for Lory situation, this is not necessary, no one appreciates Lori more than Zhao Li Xin and he will never let anyone wronged her before him.

Lory didn't know the details about marriage in this world, she decided to ask Yang Xi Ying about it, but Lory never expected Yang Xi Ying's reaction will be so great. 

"YOU, WHAT?!" Yang Xi Ying holds her bewildered shriek.

Lory's head shrunk "Uhm…."Lory acts like a kid who caught doing something bad.

"You do not prepare your own dowry, YET?!" Yang Xi Ying bulged her eyes and Lory never saw Yang Xi Ying's eyes this wide before.

"But….but, I don't have money…" Lory fearfully said, all her money came from Zhao Li Xin.

"Do you forgot about Xi Lin tea house, our business?" she half scream "Do you know how much money I make from the tea house, did you never check your money in the bank?" she raised her hands on his hips as she scolded lory negligence.

"No…" Lory looks down and whimper.

Yang Xi Ying was seething with anger, she massaged her forehead to calm herself down. What could she expect, Lory is from a different world, it's normal for her not to understand the customs of this world not to mention she lived as a servant before, she rubbed her hands together then nod firmly "Fine, I handled everything, dowry wedding dress, veil...oh, where did you live before the wedding held, don't tell me you live in the same Manor as Lord Long Ming? "

Lory blinks her eyes without saying a word, Yang Xi Ying knows her guessed was right "Lory, as a bride, you must stay somewhere so the groom would pick you up with a grand palanquin….Lory, this is important if not people would laughing at you" Yang Xi Ying helplessly said.

"But where… I don't…" 

Yang Xi Ying suddenly waved his hand tiredly, "That's all I will discuss this matter with the King palace, I guess Long Ming will ask them to take care of this matter, RIGHT?!" she glared at Lory. 

"Right…" Lory quickly nods her head profusely.

'Hiks, I miss that Brat'

Without wasting any more time with the ignorant bride-to-be, Yang Xi Ying storm out of Lory's room leaving Lory alone like an abandoned child, no matter which world, marriage could drive women crazy. Lory pursed her lips, she was not good at details so she would leave everything to Yang Xi Ying, she must know better than her, even though Lory have few things to add to her wedding but Lory was too scared to face Yang Xi Ying alone so she would wait until she arrived at Liang Zu kingdom and used the empress as her personal shield.

Girsha suddenly flew up and landed on the table, his feet rolling the grape towards him, then slowly pecked at the fruit. Lory took the knitted blanket from the chair then she wrapped herself up, she rubbed her thumb on her left wrist and the shapeshifting spell was nullified, she shifted her long, wavy hair onto her right shoulder, then she poured herself a cup of tea and sat on it. a couch while gazing at the moonlight. 

[Wedding party huh…] Girsha suddenly break the silence.

[Uh-huh ..] Lory took a quiet sip of tea. 

[It's a good thing…] Girsha said again

[Indeed ..] She smiled softly, Lory props her chin [This is a bit strange…. I never dreamed that my wedding would be like this...] 

[Really?] Girsha cocked his head.

Lory closed her eyes, glints of several familiar faces waving at her with a big smile appeared on her head and it disappeared as soon as it came [No….maybe I had this dream before, but it was a long time ago. My dream had burned down with Harland and my father, and I never dared dream of it again….] 

[You deserved to be happy, Lory and if they were here they would also say the same]

Her pink lips curved slightly as she look to the distance [I know…but I'm afraid]

[Afraid of what…?]

[The inevitable…] she muttered.