Zhao Ming stared at Shen Jia waiting for her response. She tried hefromr best to make sense from her words. She stared at her with her eyes wide and was looking like a puppy who was waiting for his master to give them snacks.

  Shen Jia sighed and stayed silent for some time, thinking about something. Her forehead creased as she said, " There should be another hairpin. The curse has been passed on from generation to generation, it was not your only life where you are experiencing the wrath of the curse. You were adorned with that cursed hairpin in every life, so just like Zhao Ming has in your world, you should have one in this world as well. It cannot disappear with Zhao Ming after going to the other world. There should be another hairpin in this world that you need to find."

  "After finding it, you both need to burn it at the same time and that too after knowing all your past events and the reason you have been cursed. After redeeming and praying for the sins you have done, you both can live in peace and choose the life that you want to live in."

  Shen Jia stared at Zhao Ming who was trying to settle things in her mind.

  " So we need to remember all our past events first and then burn that thing? We can't do that before knowing everything?"

  Shen Jia shook her head and said, " If you did that, then you will be only burning the thing and not the curse. The curse could only be carried off after redeeming for your sins and pray for the betterment of the future. You need to know your sins before apologizing for them."

  Zhao Ming nodded hoping to understand everything right. Even though everything was too complicated, however, she has no choice other than agreeing to it.

  " You should try finding the truth of that night when Zhao Ming fell into the pond. Maybe you will find out the hairpin as well. " Shen Jia picked up her cup and took a sip of her tea while staring at Zhao Ming who was in a daze.

  Zhao Ming took a deep breath and nodded. She has so much work to get done in these remaining two months.

  'Sigh'.

  …..

  After meeting Shen Jia, she dressed up and got ready to go out. Today she has planned to go out with Consort Jia Shi to visit the local market where they are selling the items made by the other consorts.

  The stall was managed by one of the workers who work for the palace. Lu shi and Jia shi's maid and a few guards were going with them. It was the afternoon time but in winter, it was the best time to arrange the stalls and they will be working till the sunsets.

  After the sun sets, the stalls start to close because there are very few people who roam on the streets to buy things at night in winter.

  She went to the main gate of the palace where Jia shi and her maid were already waiting for her. The horse carriage was already prepared and guards were waiting for them to depart.

  Just as they were about to board the carriage, Zhao Ming heard a voice, " You haven't left yet?"

  She turned around and saw Ji Cheng walking towards them with Feng Ju following him.

  She raised her brows and nodded, " Yes. We were just about to leave. Seems like His Majesty is going somewhere." she asked sarcastically.

  He smiled and responded to Jia Shi's greeting with a nod. His hands were folded behind as he stared at Zhao Ming and said, " Yes. I am accompanying you to the market."

  "-_-"

  Jia shi was shocked hearing his words. She has never imagined in her wild dreams that she will get the chance to be with His Majesty, leave alone the chance to go to the market with him.

  However, she glanced at Zhao Ming and understood that he was doing it only for her. Since she woke up from the coma, his majesty and Zhao Ming's relationship has improved a lot, leaving all the other consorts jealous.

  Zhao Ming stared at Ji Cheng and frowned, " But your Majesty, I and Consort Jia shi can manage everything. I don't think that there is any need for you to accompany us. You should go and do your work." She smiled robotically and controlled her urge to show her tongue to him.

  Last night when she asked him to accompany her to the market, he rejected her saying that he has a lot of work. However, rather than canceling the plan, she decided to go with Jia shi.

  He cleared his throat and said, " It's okay. I can make some time to help my Empress with the harem's work."

  Zhao Ming pursed her lips and shot him a glance. This man sure knows how to do sweet talk.from

  In the end, Ji Cheng accompanied them to the market. They were all clad in casual clothes to get mixed up in the common people.

  Since they were going with women, they were taking the horse carriage, which will be stopped at some distance before the market to keep their identities hidden.

  The ladies boarded the carriage while Ji Cheng followed them on the horse with guards following them.

  ….

  In the market, Zhao Ming and Jia shi were walking hand in hand while Ji Cheng was walking behind them with Feng Ju. Other guards and maids were following them at some distance secretly.

  He shook his head seeing Zhao Ming holding Jia shi's hand intimately while leaving him behind with Feng Ju.

  Even though it was afternoon time, it was much more crowded and Chinese lights were hanging along the roads making it look more beautiful than ever.

  The games for children were also available there while the small food stalls and restaurants for merchants and nobles were there as well.

  The market was filled with items that can satisfy the needs of everyone.

  " Ah, this earring is so beautiful. Con……Jia Shi, would you like to try them? They will look good on you." Zhao Ming stopped at a stall in the market and said to Jia shi.

  Since they can't use formal titles here, she used her name which surprised the latter. It took a few seconds for Jia shi to process her words as she shyly nodded and took the earnings to try on.

  " Aiya, they look so beautiful. Auntie, give us two pairs of these."

  " Ah, Jia shi, let's go over there. They are selling braised pork skewers. Oh, I am salivating." Zhao Ming was stopping everywhere forgetting that they came out to inspect their stall.

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