#1086 - Chapter 1086 Yao Tao's Soul-Questioning
"You are even more beautiful than the legends say," Jin Ji said.
"Thank you for the King's praise," Yao Tao replied.
"A woman as beautiful as you must have many suitors, right?" Jin Ji's words sounded like a test.
"Apart from Young Master Lie Yan frequently harassing me, no one else is pursuing me," Yao Tao replied.
"Harassing?" Jin Ji frowned.
This word carried a bias, clearly expressing dissatisfaction.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Yao Tao nodded.
"Then tell me, how does he harass you?" Jin Ji was already a little wary of her.
"He threatened my father, wanting me to serve him. And he comes to my house every day, not leaving until night. My father and I dare not resist, nor dare we run away," Yao Tao explained.
"Answer me honestly, are you still a virgin?" Jin Ji asked.
"Yes," Yao Tao wasn't shy.
"Since he harasses you every day, how have you managed to remain a virgin?" Jin Ji didn't quite believe it, thinking there was something fishy about it.
Among the Nata tribe's adult men, those who are unmarried can have intercourse with unmarried women. That is to say, even if Lie Yan has such behavior, it wouldn't be considered a violation of tribal rules.
If the woman refuses, it would at most be considered harassment. Even repeated harassment would at most cause controversy.
"His father, Marquis Lie Huo, was very angry when he learned of his behavior. To prevent him from doing bad things, he sends people to keep an eye on him every day," Yao Tao explained.
"I see," Jin Ji nodded.
This explanation made much more sense.
"So, you don't like Lie Yan?" Jin Ji continued to ask.
"Your Majesty, if you continue to ask this question, please grant me death!" Yao Tao pleaded, prostrating on the ground, her emotions agitated.
It seemed that discussing this issue made her feel extremely uncomfortable and unbearable.
"Get up, it was I who spoke too much," Jin Ji waved his hand.
He actually didn't have much affection for Yao Tao, and he didn't care about the matter between her and Lie Yan.
The reason he inquired was to find out the reason why Lie Yan intercepted the messenger team.
If there was any disrespect for the King's authority in it, he would inevitably teach them a lesson.
From the situation described by Yao Tao, Marquis Lie Huo should not be at fault. The only one at fault should be Lie Yan.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Yao Tao stood up from the ground.
"You may leave. Servants will arrange your residence. If you need anything, you can instruct the servants to do it," Jin Ji waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
"Your Majesty, do you not like me?" Yao Tao didn't leave but asked very boldly.
"No, why do you ask?" Jin Ji didn't admit it.
"Do you think I am not beautiful enough?" Yao Tao continued to ask.
"No, you are very beautiful," Jin Ji replied.
"Since that's the case, why are you so cold towards me?" Yao Tao pressed.
"You don't need to think too much, I am always like this," Jin Ji explained.
"Then, do you like me?" Yao Tao further pressed.
Jin Ji frowned, not answering.
"It seems that what the immortal said was right," Yao Tao sneered.
"Immortal? What immortal?" Jin Ji's eyes widened.
"I once dreamed of a young man in white in my dream. He said his name was Cheng Bang and that he was Your Majesty's immortal teacher," Yao Tao said.
"Immortal Teacher! He... what did he say to you?" Jin Ji looked somewhat excited.
"He said that I would be Your Majesty's wife in the future and told me to serve you well," Yao Tao replied.
"When did he say that?" Jin Ji asked.
"Many years ago, when I was still a child," Yao Tao replied.
"Immortal Teacher! You truly are all-knowing!" Jin Ji sighed, looking up to the sky, not doubting her words.
After all, unless one had really met Cheng Bang, how could one call out Cheng Bang's name?
"The immortal also said that Your Majesty is marrying me because of my beauty, but not because you like my beauty," Yao Tao added.
"Alas! The immortal teacher is right," Jin Ji sighed.
He really regretted it now, regretting that he insisted on disobeying Cheng Bang's advice.
If Cheng Bang could really foresee the present situation when Yao Tao was a child, then his advice must have been very insightful.
He couldn't help but laugh at himself for not believing in the immortal teacher's foresight and instead believing in his own obsession.
"For so many years, I have always wanted to ask Your Majesty a question," Yao Tao said.
"What question?" Jin Ji asked.
"Is there something wrong with being beautiful?" Yao Tao asked.
"This..."
"Is the disaster of the country caused by my beauty?" Yao Tao pressed.
"This..."
"Does the country need a weak woman like me to bear the responsibility when there is a disaster?"
"Even if I, a weak woman, bear it all alone, wouldn't that be considered meritorious to the country and the people?"
"This..." Jin Ji was dumbfounded by the questions.
