Han Ying watched as Xing Ming turned around walking towards her with his hands clenched into a fist. He had never hurt her before so she wasn't afraid. It's just that she was always flustered whenever she saw him this way. “What does that have to do with you? If you want to see your brother, I suggest that you stay out of the fight between me and my uncle. Just be a good empress. The way you have always been." Xing Ming said staring at her sternly before leaving. Han Ying fell the ground as Xing Ming walked away. Holding her chest, Han Ying cried as loud as she could as she thought about her brother. It had been twelve years. For twelve years, she had not heard or seen her brother. How was he doing? Was Xing Ming touring him every day? “Your Highness.” Han Ying heard her maids say as they rushed to meet her. They probably thought she was the most worthless empress in history. “Leave me alone!" Han Ying shouted at her maids watching as they left her immediately. Standing up by her
Xing Ming removed his cloak revealing his face before he sat down.“Today is the dragon boat festival. I wanted to bring some offerings to heaven. So, I came." Xing Ming said sitting down ." The capital is very lively. There must be a lot to celebrate about.” The old man said.“You can say that. I was happy before. Now, I am not." Xing Ming said.Just the way the palace was, the prime minister's manor was also the same. The manor was silent with no one celebrating. The dragon boat festival. Chen Wu Ying sat outside looking into the pond in front of him. The manor seemed to have died when they lost Wu Huan. Prime minister Zhou had taken care of him but there were some things that changed.“Damn you, Wu Huan!” Chen Wu Ying said throwing a pebble into the pond.What are you doing?” Chen Wu Ying heard Zhou Dong ask making him nervous as he stood up.“Nothing. I was just sitting down here.” Chen Wu Ying said.“Do you know what today is?” Zhou Dong asked.“Father, I know that today is the
After the emperor had given them their new names, Wu Huan and his friends had been dismissed. While the rest people were happy because of the honor bestowed by the Emperor, Wu Huan remained silent watching them all. The words of the emperor rang in his ears. “The dawn of the dynasty." This made Wu Huan realize how much the state needed him. He might not have his memories but he had seen the corruption done upfront with Marquis Lin's case. “Brother Wu. Just for today. Only today. Can we go to the brothel and have some drinks?” Nan Cheng asked smiling cutely as he tried to persuade his brothers. “Look at him. He wants to go the brothel. Do you know old you are?” Zhi Hao asked Nan Cheng. “No way. You want to drink and then, master finds out. Do you know what will happen to us? I don't even want to imagine that. All of us, can go to the brothel. But you, should go straight home.” Song Huo said pointing to tbe direction of the manor. “Since it is a celebration for everyone. Why don't w
Master Ye returned back to tell Xing Ming about the report after Wu Huan and his friends had gone to the tea house.“ That's good. I want them to get settled into the capital as soon as possible. Make sure everything is handled well so they can be known as the owners of the tea house immediately." Xing Ming said." Yes, Your Majesty.” Master Ye said.Zhou Dong had been coming from the palace in his carriage when he looked and saw that and empty manor had been occupied. Looking at his bodyguard, Zhou Dong asked.“They are brothers that just moved to the capital. I asked about them when I saw them a few days back. It seems they moved from the boarder down at the North.” Zhou Dong's bodyguard said.“North? They are our neighbors either way . Make sure you get Chen Wu Ying to go and say hi later on. It looks like they wi be Chen Wu Ying's age mate.” Zhou Dong said.“They are. At least, two of the brothers might be. I will tell him immediately. Your Highness, have you heard? Marquis Lin ha
Wu Huan turned turned to his friends looking concerned when he heard the way Chen Wu Ying had asked for his name. He didn't remember Chen Wu Ying neither did he know him.“Is there a problem, Your Highness?” Song Huo asked looking at Chen Wu Ying.“ I asked you a question. Is Wu Huan your name?” Chen Wu Ying asked desperately while his hands shakes at his side.The feeling of seeing Wu Huan again brought a lot of bad memories. Was he really Wu Huan? The Wu Huan that he had lived with?“Yes. My name is Wu Huan. Is there a problem?” Wu Huan asked looking at Zhi Hao.“No. There isn't. It's just that I was flustered for a while. You look like a boy I once knew. Are these your brothers?” Chen Wu Ying asked.“Yes. This is Zhi Hao. And then, Xiang Jun. Shao Wen, Yin Xue Yue and Nan Cheng.” Wu Huan said.“Nice. Very nice.” Chen Wu Ying said awkwardly.Even though Chen Wu Ying was trying his best not to show how awkward he was, the rest of the members couldn't forget his expression. Later on,
Zhi Hao turned looking at Wu Huan looking at him. Their gaze met each other before Wu Huan quickly removed his eyes. Narrowing his eyes as he stared at Wu Huan, Zhi Hao got up going to where Mr Ye and Wu Huan were making tea.“Why do I get the feeling that you two were saying something bad about me?" Zhi Hao asked smiling as he looked at the both of them.“Me? No, young master. What made you think that?" Zhi Hao heard Mr Ye ask but instead focused his gaze on Wu Huan.Wu Huan may have been good at lying but Wu Huan couldn't lie to him.“Are you sure? You weren't saying anything?” Zhi Hao asked cornering Wu Huan.“Stop. You are making me laugh." Wu Huan said pushing Zhi Hao back.“But, I didn't do anything though. Must be your conscience that's bothering you.” Zhi Hao said as he tickled Wu Huan making me laugh even harder.“Young Master, please don't play in the kitchen.” Mr Ye said trying to stop Zhi Hao as he saw Wu Huan laughing uncontrollably.“Hey! Do you want me to tickle you too
Wu Huan stood looking at Dai Chan not knowing what to say. She was right. One should never forget their past. Especially if they wanted to succeed. But right at this moment, all Wu Huan could think about were her eyes. They were so beautiful. “Your Highness, I know I agreed to us listening to your story. But, Wu Huan is right. We have to get going. Please forgive us." Zhi Hao said this time while Wu Huan continued to gaze at Dai Chan. “Fine. Since you are insisting, I will let you go.” Dai Chan said smiling at Wu Huan. Zhi Hao dragged Wu Huan out of the restaurant after they had said their goodbyes to Dai Chan. Only when they were outside in the streets did Zhi Hao hut Wu Huan to gain his attention. “Ouch! " Wu Huan cried looking at Zhi Hao. Turning around, Wu Huan realized at they had already left the restaurant. “Did we leave already?" Wu Huan asked Zhi Hao. “ I didn't expect you to notice. You were already in another world when she was talking to. I had to practically drag y
Han Ying had been playing with the other children out in the field so she hadn't noticed when Zhi Hao and his friends passed. After an hour of trying to make the children leave her, Han Ying was finally able to escape. “Your Highness, your hair is all messy." Han Ying heard her personal maid say making her laugh. “I don't mind. It's for the children after all. No need to start redoing my hair. I will just put it up in a simple way. It will take us a lot of time of we are to redo it." Han Ying said putting her hair up in a normal big bun before placing all her hairpins on them. “Your Highness is still very beautiful. This hairstyle seems to fit you more the the formal hairstyle.” Han Ying heard her maids say making her laugh. When she entered inside, Han Ying was still laughing until she entered inside. Seeing Xing Ming introducing some people to the Empress Dowager, Han Ying rushed to go and stay by his side. Only when she got there that she did see Zhi Hao. He was the guy that ha
(Two years later)Wu Huan walked across the palace with his entourage following him as he entered into the court room. All the ministers stood up and immediately greeted him before he took his seat. This was his life now. After dealing with all the matters of state for the day, Wu Huan went to visit someone. Opening the door, Wu Huan was suprised as he saw greeted with someone running to meet him. “Your Majesty." Wu Huan heard his wife say and nodded his head at her too. “Royal father." Wu Huan heard Huanxing say and smiled. Day by day, Huanxing resembled the woman he had loved to the ending. The fact that he wasn't at her side at her last ending was forever a big regret to him. Nevertheless, she left him a perfect gift. Her son. Wu Huan didn't mind who was Huanxing's father. To him, he was his son and he would take care of him as long as he was alive. Few months later, Wu Huan left the palace and arrived last on the mountains. All the other members of Liming were already there wi
Hearing Nan Cheng talk, Han Ying became even more nervous. The more Nan Cheng talked, the more he was revealing too many things. Things that she didn't want the world to know. Signaling a guard with her hand behind her back, Han Ying collected his sword. Tightening her hand around the sword, Han Ying threw the sword aiming for Nan Cheng. The rest members of Liming gasped in shock as they saw me that Nan Cheng was about to be killed. Luckily, Nan Cheng has seen it coming and jumped up into the air to avoid the sword. Even when she saw that she had failed, Han Ying didn't stop. “Kill him. Make sure you kill him!" Han Ying said exposing herself while Han Ling remained calm. The royal guards that she had come with, immediately brought out their arrows showing their true intentions. Wu Huan saw the arrows being fired at Nan Cheng and immediately went to block it for him. The two of them blocked all the arrows watching it fall to the ground. But the more they blocked the arrows fired at
“What? What did you say? Wu Huan is holding Duke Chengzhou hostage for his deed?” Han Ying asked as she stood up. Staring at her toys, Han Ling heard everything yet she didn't say anything and continued to play with her toys as if she wasn't concerned. “Has he gone mad? Let's go immediately." Han Ying said about to leave but stopped when she realized that her daughter was not with her. Turning back, Han Ying signaled her daughter to get in line and Han Ling stood up obeying immediately. Few minutes later, they all arrived at Duke Chengzhou's manor where Wu Huan was still holding Duke Chengzhou hostage. He had alreadygotten the deed and was coming out of the manor when Han Ying's carriage stopped iln front. Holding her maid's hand, Han Ying came down and Han Ling followed. “Wu Huan." Wu Huan heard his name and stopped watching as the royal guards that had followed Han Ying rounded him. “Wu Huan. Stop this madness immediately and drop the deed. You have finally exposed yourself in
Few seconds later, Wu Huan was rushing out of the house in order to go and find who had been behind everything from the beginning. This unknown person was finally ready to show his face which meant that Han Ling's suspicions had been correct. Anger blinded his eyes and all he wanted to do was to destroy that person. But just as angry as he was, he was also afraid. “Wu Huan." Wu Huan heard his name only after he had felt something grab him. Lifting his head up, Wu Huan turned and saw Zhi Hao. He had already forgotten about Zhi Hao who had followed him. Unlike Wu Huan who was blinded with rage, Zhi Hao was not. Therefore, Zhi Hao could see that it was a huge set up. “Where are you going? Don't you know that it's a trap?" Zhi Hao asked. " Trap or not, do you expect me to leave my sister and allow her to get killed?” Wu Huan asked. Hearing what Wu Huan said, Zhi Hao sighed knowing that there was actually no way that he could stop Wu Huan. Later that evening, Zhi Hao sent a message
“ Who am I?" Han Ling asked as she laughed walking across the room. Wu Huan and Zhi Hao who had been watching her stood suprised as they watched Han Ling move to the window. Just then, the doors opened and the guards came in leading Duke Fenghao. After leading him inside, they left leaving him alone with Wu Huan and Zhi Hao. Glancing at the room, Duke Fenghao already knew something was wrong. “Your Majesty, what is happening here? Do you mind telling me?” Duke Fenghao asked as he looked around the room. “Duke Fenghao, Wu Huan is saying that someone kidnapped Princess Zhao Yao. Did you do it? I believe that you might be the one since you have a grudge against his family for stealing your family's deed.” Han Ling said. “Your Majesty, that's impossible. I would never do such a thing. At all. Even though it is true that he did steal our family's deed, I have no reason to kidnap his sister.” Duke Fenghao said. “But it won't be the first time you have done that. As I have heard, the pr
Han Ling walked from her royal chair where she was supposed to be and walked to the window gazing through it. “In this palace, there are a lot of things that cannot be said. I only hope on others till I can gain my own power. There are a lot of things happening but I can't do anyone about it. Please help me.” Wu Huan heard Han Ling say. After remembering what Han Ling said, Wu Huan left the palace gate about to enter his carriage when he saw Zhao Yao hiding by a corner. Glancing around confused, Wu Huan stepped away from his carriage walking to where Zhao Yao was. “ What are you doing here? Hiding like that.” Wu Huan asked Zhao Yao. Few seconds later, Wu Huan and Zhao Yao stood in an alley talking. Wu Huan had dragged her hand immediately he saw that she had been holding a bag. “Where are you going?” Wu Huan asked Zhao Yao even though he he already knew the answer. Zhao Yao was leaving so suddenly. It could only he because she had heard something about Song Huo. At this moment,
Shao Wen's eyes widened as he heard what Zhao Yao had said. Hearing that it was about the gate of heaven, Shao Wen drew closer near to Zhao Yao and glanced around to make sure no one was around. “Gate of heaven? Did you just say the gate of heaven? How is that possible? You don't think that Brother Song has something to do with this, do you? I can sincerely vouch for him. He would never do such a thing.” Shao Wen said immediately trying to convince Zhao Yao. Shaking her head, Zhao Yao sipped her tea before glancing at her cup as she dropped it down. She already knew that Song Huo wasn't behind it. “I know that he isn't the one behind it. You don't need to convince me otherwise.” Zhao Yao said. “Are you really not going to return back to Chu with me?” Shao Wen asked. Zhao Yao looked at Shao Wen and sighed not knowing if she was doing the right thing. At this moment, she knew it was better to reason with her head rather than her heart yet, she couldn't find herself doing it at al
Glancing up at the ceiling, Han Ying took a deep breath before putting her head down. Lately, she was losing a lot to Zhi Hao and she didn't like it at all. Not wanting to comprise, Han Ying opened her mouth to speak but looked at her personal maid and saw her signal her to not do it. This was more than them just accepting whatever Zhi Hao said, her pride was slowly diminishing. Deciding to heed to her personal maid's warning, Han Ying looked at Han Ling and nodded her head. “Thank you, mother." Han Ying heard Han Ling say as her daughter jumped into her arms hugging her. “Thank you, Queen Mother." Zhi Hao said bowing his head as he smiled. Leaving the palace, Zhi Hao smiled as a part of his plan had worked. He was one step away from revealing the truth. Few days later, Zhi Hao set the trap he wanted in the palace without anyone knowing. Meanwhile, Han Ying was getting anxious by the minute every single day. Zhi Hao had told them that he was going to set a trap but he had not told
Few minutes later, Song Huo woke up with blurry vision as he opened his eyes for the first time. Glancing around, Song Huo looked and saw that he wws still in the same room as his unconscious father. Seeing his father in a coffin, Song Huo immediately got the idea of had really happened. Although their royal family had learned the magic that could be used to preserve a person in between the gate of life and death, there was a price to be paid for it. Sitting up, Song Huo looked to trying to avoid Nan Cheng's gaze as he knew his younger brother very well“There is no need for you to continue staring at me. I know very well what I am doing." Song Huo said" What you are doing? I don't think you know at all. The price of you performing such magic, you must know yourself.” Nan Cheng said making Song Huo stand up immediately. “Enough. You don't need to continue telling me about such trival matters. I will handle myself. Just make sure that you help me perseve my father's body.” Song Huo