The Strong and Ruthless Empress

The sun was bright, the flower petals falling gracefully. The Orchids blooming, the Jasmines smiling.In a certain chamber, a beautiful lady dressed in a beautiful blue robe was painting the enticing Japanese flower garden that surrounded  her balcony.Her movements were elegant and beautiful. She painted and added additional features-one that could seem natural.Just as she was done with her painting her attendant entered her chamber. "Young Miss, Master requests for your presence". " Hmmm" she replied.She stood up and went into the dressing room. As if on cue the dressing attendant followed. She didn't want to waste any time. She quickly dressed her in a red robe with beautiful matching shoes. When she was done,she quickly combed and styled her hair. Just as she was about to apply makeup for the lady she was stopped. "Father doesn't really like makeup". The attendant bowed and said " Yes, Young Miss Yang". Just like a lighting

"Yes". When everyone heard what Ye Yang said they secretly breathed a sigh of reliefYe Zhenjun smiled and turned to his daughter to ask " Yang'er,are you sure about this, this not a forceful marriage." "Exactly" the Emperor said supporting what Ye Zhenjun said. Though he wanted someone like Ye Yang for his son he couldn't force her into something she didn't want to do.Ye Yang nodded her head and said "How can I refuse the Emperor. It is great honour for our family to be recognized and for me to be appointed as Crown Princess." Ye Yang was not dumb,she knew her father's dignity meant a lot to him, and she could not put her family to shame."Alright, it has been decided. We will deliberate on the date of the wedding." Ye Yang smiled and said "I will leave you to have some more tea." The elders laughed as she left.On her way to her chamber, she smiled to herself. She was also a lady so she couldn't ignore the fact that she saw the affectionate gaz