MY WASTE PRINCE

"Thank you, Yao Mama. Have you been waiting for a long time for me? "I asked her with a little anxiety in my heart. The pavilion where I live is located far from the front door of w.a.n.gfu. It took enough time to get to this place. I"m worried that Yao Mama has been waiting a long time for me. She shook her head.

"Your Majesty, pelase don"t worry about me. I just arrived at this place too," she answered casually and smiled. I know that she lied to calm my hearth. I nodded my head. Ling looked at the male servant at the door with her sharp gaze. The male servant in front of her understood the meaning of Ling"s gaze.

"Junw.a.n.gfei arrives! "Finally the male servant who was standing in front of the front room door shouted to inform me of my arrival. While a servant again opened the door. This is a common protocol in the Palace.

I went inside together with Ling and Yao Mama. A young man wearing white silk clothes bends his body to pay my respects.

"May His Majesty be given long life," the young man exclaimed in his clear voice.

"Thank you," I replied calmly. That young man straightened up. For a moment I was stunned because of his good looks. But I thought that my husband is more handsome than him. Remembering the figure of Hui An, my anxiety I had pressed finally overflowed again. I sighed to calm myself.

"Please sit down, Liu Gongzhi, "I said to him.

"Thank you, your highness," Liu Gongzhi answered calmly and sat down. I can feel his great confidence from his voice. I looked at Yao Mama and hoped Yao Mama could help me discuss with this young man.

"Please, Liu Gongzhi enjoy the tea and snacks that we serve," Yao Mama who understood the meaning of my gaze finally spoke.

"Thank you, Yao Mama," Liu Gongzhi answered and sat down.

"It"s been a while since we met. If I remember correctly, we haven"t seen each other in almost two years. How is your business now? Did you get a lot of customers asking for your advice?" Yao Mama said casually.

"You are right, Yao Mama. We haven"t seen each other in two years. Thanks to your help and Xiao Junw.a.n.gye, I gained the trust to repair the Huangtaiji army barracks. After that, I got many new customers. Yet at that time I was just a poor young man who had no connection with the n.o.bles or the Palace. Without your help and Xiao Junw.a.n.gye, I would not be able to reach this step of my life right now, "Liu Gongzhi said in a low voice. His cheeks flushed red.

"You don"t need to overdo it like that, Liu Gongzhi. This Old Woman didn"t deserve your praise, "Yao Mama said casually then chuckled.

"Our w.a.n.gfei wants to improve this w.a.n.gfu. I really hope that Liu Gongzhi is willing to help us with make a building"s design draft and estimate the funds needed," Yao Mama said again. Immediately say our intent and purpose.

"Liu Gongzhi doesn"t need to worry about your payment. I will pay you with the usual cost," I immediately followed their conversation.

Before inviting Liu Gongzhi, I tried to find information about him. Ling said that Liu Gongzhi was a very famous building designer. Many n.o.bles who queued to buy his services.

That information I got made me doubt that he would accept my invitation. My husband is an unknown prince. Many people underestimate him. So I was surprised when Yao Mama told me that Liu Gongzhi immediately agreed to meet me. Now I know his reason to agree. Hui An helped Liu Gongzhi by introducing him to Huangtaiji.

Even so, I don"t want to take advantage of someone"s feeling of debt. I don"t want Hui An to be seen as a selfless man. Therefore, I immediately said that I would pay the general cost.

"Junw.a.n.gfei, I"m honored that you invited this humble one to your w.a.n.gfu. I am also honored that you asked for my advice in designing this w.a.n.gfu repair. Regarding my salary, we can discuss it after the building has been repaired," Liu Gongzhi replied. I look afeter his expression on his face. He doesn"t look like a forced person. There was no reluctance on his face. This makes me feel relieved.

"However, I don"t feel comfortable if I don"t give your reward at the start. Generaly people will pay some money as wages to building designers. They also give some money to buy building materials," I told my heart honestly. Liu Gongzhi immediately shook his head.

"I cannot receive your money now, Your Honor. I once promised to Junw.a.n.gye. If Junw.a.n.gye needs my services, the payment will be at the end. Not in the beginning. Likewise regarding initial funding. I don"t need it," Liu Gongzhi said firmly. Shows that he is not lying. I smiled awkwardly.

"Wouldn"t that make you lose?"

"No, Your Honor. I have nothing to lose. This is just the payment method that I applied specifically to Xiao w.a.n.gye," Liu Gongzhi insisted. I sighed. With this answer, I can"t force him to receive wages at the start. I also wouldn"t be able to force him to receive initial funding for the construction.

"If that is the decision of Liu Gongzhi, I cannot argue anymore. When will you start a.s.sessing the damage to this palace?" I asked him enthusiastically. Liu Gongzhi smiled.

"If His Majesty gives permission, I will start my work today," Liu Gongzhi said firmly. I nodded my head then turned to Ling who was standing on my left side earlier.

"Ling, I"m asking for your help. During this a.s.sessment process, you must accompany Liu Gongzhi, "I gave him the order. Ling nodded his head.

"Fine, Junw.a.n.gfei," Ling answered firmly. His firmness makes me happy.

***

I sat in my pavilion. Looked at the small garden in front of my pavilion through the window. Soon the autumn is over. I feel uncomfortable.

"Your Excellency! Liu Gongzhi gave me a book. He said that this book contains an estimate of the costs needed to restore w.a.n.gfu, " Ling surprised me with his sudden appearance. He brought a fairly thick book.

"Thank you. Please put it on the table," I replied curtly. It has been three days since Liu Gongzhi examined the state of w.a.n.gfu. Ling and several stewards accompanied Liu Gongzhi to see the damaged part of the palace. Finally the young man gave his report.

I walked to the table where the book is located. I opened page after page. I stopped after looking at the ten sheets of the report. I could not concentrate my mind on the report. I feel very uncomfortable.

"Has Xiao Junw.a.n.g given any news about him?" I asked my servant with great antic.i.p.ation that Hui An had sent a letter. It"s been a week since my husband left w.a.n.gfu. However, there was no news that I got from him. That made my mind uneasy.

"Sorry, Junw.a.n.gfei, "Ling shook his head. I sighed. Feel disappointed.

"Sorry but please get out!" I sent her away. Ling immediately left my room. I sat on a chair next to the table. Thinking of Hui An who might be facing a big problem.

"Why am I so worried?" I murmured. My hand taps on the table in anxiety. Finally I forced myself to read the book given by Liu Gongzhi. By keeping busy, my anxiety will decrease.

After reading half of the book, Ling came into my room suddenly. He didn"t even knock on the door and say h.e.l.lo.

"Junw.a.n.gfei, there is a letter for you," Ling said haltingly. It seems like he went here running.
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"Letter?"

"Xiao Junw.a.n.gye sent a letter for you," Ling smiled broadly. I immediately approached him and took the letter in his hand. My heart is beating fast.