Thinking of all our encounters, the emperor was always willing to help me and assist me. Why is that? Once when I asked him why he was being so nice to me, he told me, " You did so much for us and for me; You've helped so much, Ms. Ying Yue, more than you could ever come to imagine. This is the least I can do to repay you for your kindness."
That is what he said before but what about now? Why is he so persistent in changing things between us? Just what is going on inside the emperor's mind?
" Am I asking for too much as a birthday gift?" The emperor's sudden words put an end to my baseless reflections. I looked at him aimlessly and I could see how hurt he was.
I didn't understand and neither did I know why I was affected by his emotions; I knew he was hurt because of me as I wouldn't grant his wish and yet, why couldn't I get myself to give him what he wanted? What was I so afraid of? Why was I so conflicted?
