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THE RISE OF LIMING TEMPTING OFFER
The words that Zhi Hao said came out as a shock. It was as if the whole world had been paused for that particular moment.“I am in love with the empress." Zhi Hao had said.Everyone knew that Zhi Hao wasn't one to joke around with these sort of things. Although he was extremely playful, he knew when to draw the line.“Zhi Hao, what did you just say?" Song Huo asked." I cannot believe this. Brother Zhi, are you joking?" Xiang Jun asked." No, he is not.” All of them turned around when they heard someone behind them.Zhi Hao's eyes widened as he saw Han Ying enter the manor. Standing up, Song Huo glanced around making sure that none of the maids were there since they were all spies for their master and the emperor. .“Greetings Empress." Wu Huan said bowing his head." Greetings Empress. “ The rest of them said bowing their maids too.While everyone bowed their heads, Zhi Hao looked at Han Ying signaling her to ask her why she had come. Han Ying saw Zhi Hao but didn't reply.“I know yo
THE RISE OF LIMING AGAINST THE PRIME MINISTER
“The high priest?" Zhou Dong asked Dai Chan who nodded her head showing she was confident.The high priest was the cause of the reason why Fenghao's plan failed. Plus, the fact he was the high priest made him hold a very huge seat of power. Dai Chan knew she could not turn a blind eye to him.“The high priest didn't have any huge power before because of Fenghao. But now, things are different. The high priest will become the most respected priest in the entire state. He was the same one who refused to perform the burial rites for the late emperor. So I don't understand why Xing Ming is doing everything the high priest tells him now.” Dai Chan said.“So what are you trying to say?" Zhou Dong asked watching as Dai Chan sipped her tea.“I am saying that it is suspicious. Don't you find it suspicious too? What type of blackmail, what secret of Xing Ming's is the high priest using to hold Xing Ming to his side?” Dai Chan asked.Zhou Dong truly became worried after hearing what Dai said. Eve
THE RISE OF LIMING WELCOMING RITUAL
Wu Huan sighed as he heard what Nan Cheng said and couldn't help but glance back at the teahouse. It was Song Huo. Song Huo had been the one who banned Zhi Hao from leaving their sights. Since he was the eldest, Wu Huan didn't want to go against him lest they enter a fight. “Where is Song Huo at the moment?" Wu Huan asked. " Brother Wu, what are you planning on doing? You are not planning on taking Brother Zhi out, are you? Brother Song would shout his voice out when he comes back.” Nan Cheng said. “Since you are like this, I am guessing that Song Huo isn't in the teahouse right now. He must have gone to the brothel again. Let me take him out. I am sure that if he spends a little time outside, he might get well again. I'm not used to seeing him like this.” Wu Huan said heading inside the teahouse. Spotting Zhi Hao sitting down in the middle of the room, Wu Huan walked to him grabbing his hands. “Where are you taking me to? What are you doing?" Zhi Hao asked. " Don't you want to
THE RISE OF LIMING WELCOMING RITUAL (2)
Dai Chan hit her hand on the table getting frustrated after hearing what Zhao Yao had said. She was not a native of Zhou and she had forgotten to ask about everything before sending Zhao Yao.“ If Xing Ming sends for me just as you think, then I will help you pull the high priest from the ceremony. The rest is up to you. You will have to find a way by yourself." Dai Chan said watching as Zhao Yao nodded her head. Sighing to herself, Dai Chan turned her eyes back at the coal burner. Hopefully, things would go exactly as they have planned it. In the evening, Dai Chan waited for Xing Ming's eunuch to come pick her as she dressed up. Zhao Yao had already returned back to the priest quarters. Glancing at the sky, Dai Chan started to play with her fingers when she realized that the ritual might soon start. “What is His Majesty doing? Is he with a consort?" Dai Chan asked her maid even though she knew that she might not know anything. The welcoming ritual for the new priests started. Zha
THE RISE OF LIMING IDENTITY
Dai Chan watched from the bed as the eunuch whispered something to Xing Ming and watched as his eyes widened. Nodding his head, Xing Ming waved his hand dismissing the eunuch before returning back to where Dai Chan was. “Your Majesty, is there a problem? Xing Ming heard Dai Chan making him sigh. “There was a little problem at the priest ritual. Nothing much. You don't have to worry.” Xing Ming said putting Dai Chan to lie down before getting back into bed. Meanwhile, the high priest continued to talk to the commander of the royal guards answering his questions. While the high priest was busy, Zhao Yao rested her back against the wall as she watched the high priest. Finally, things were over. Hopefully, they won't want to hold the ritual again. “High priest." The high priest heard someone call his name making him turn around looking at the senior priest who had come to meet him after the commander of the royal guards had gone. Glancing around, the high priest saw the scattered pla
THE RISE OF LIMING STRANGE ILLNESS
Zhao Yao continued to check through the high priest's room without knowing that the high priest was watching. After gazing at her for some time, the high priest closed the door. After checking for some time, Zhao Yao carried the bowl of water leaving. The high priest watched Zhao Yao leave his room and sighed. “Wu Huan! Where are you coming from? We have been looking for you all afternoon?” Wu Huan heard Song Huo say. Having his mind somewhere else, Wu Huan walked into the manor without responding to Song Huo and went straight to his room. Today had been very surprising. At least, he had a clue about his past. “Wu Huan.” Wu Huan heard someone knock on his door. Looking up, Wu Huan heard Song Huo knocking on his door. Opening it, Wu Huan watched as Song Huo entered his room scolding him. “What is wrong with you? I was talking to you and you passed by without answering me. What is on your mind?” Song Huo asked as he looked at Wu Huan. “Nothing. What is so urgent?” Wu Huan asked.
THE RISE OF LIMING STRANGE ILLNESS (2)
Just as Xing Ming had ordered, Master Ye brought Shi Heng into the palace. Shi Heng had been suprised when she heard that the emperor had sent for her. Since the day he ascended the throne, he had nothing but made all their lives miserable. “Greetings Your Majesty.” Shi Heng said as she entered the room gaining Xing Ming's attention. “Aunty. Can I call you that? Since you are married to my uncle." Xing Ming said as he led her to her seat. Shi Heng's body stiffened as the emperor held her hand helping her to her seat. The emperor was certainly behaving suspicious. “Of course. Whatever Your Majesty wants." Shi Heng said smiling awkwardly as she sat down. “I don't think that would do." Shi Heng heard Xing Ming say as the expression on his face suddenly changed . “What?" Shi Heng asked suprised as she watched Xing Ming smile. “I can't call you my Aunt. You should be called my stepmother. That's what you are after all." Xing Ming said watching as Shi Heng started coughing. “What?”
THE RISE OF LIMING STRANGE ILLNESS (3)
Blood dropped from Zhou Dong's shoulder down to the ground. Nevertheless, he didn't move neither did he try to remove the hairpin. Shi Heng had been provoked. Seeing that she had stabbed her husband, Shi Heng gasped moving back and releasing her hand from the hairpin. “I didn't mean…” Shi Heng said as she stared at her hands before staring at Zhou Dong. Turning around, Shi Heng scattered everything on her dressing table, Shi Heng screamed as loud as possible falling to the ground. “Are you okay?” Zhou Dong asked dragging Shi Heng away as the mirror in the table fell to the ground. “Maids! Maids!” Zhou Dong shouted calling for someone. The doors opened and Chen Wu Ying was the one that entered. Seeing the scattered mirror on the ground, Chen Wu Ying's eyes darted to the blood drops on the floor before searching around and finding out that Zhou Dong was injured. “Father!” Chen Wu Ying said rushing to Zhou Dong's side first. “Take your mother. Take her away first.” Chen Wu Ying he
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EPILOGUE
(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
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THE END
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
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FINAL REVELATION (4)
“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
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FINAL REVELATION (3)
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
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FINAL REVELATION (2)
“ 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
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FINAL REVELATION
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,
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ONE GOAL, DIFFERENT WAYS (4)
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
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ONE GOAL, DIFFERENT WAYS (3)
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
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ONE GOAL, DIFFERENT WAYS (2)
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
