Trying to stand up, Song Huo stretched his hand towards Dai Chan as if he could touch her. Moving against the table, Song Huo staggered only realizing just then that he was a little bit drunk. Standing to his feet immediately, Song Huo walked round the table standing straight. “Is it really?” Song Huo asked watching as Wu Huan nodded his head. “Yes. It's your sister. Your beloved sister." Wu Huan said. " Song Huo, return everyone that you have imprisoned. Let me go Song Huo.” Dai Chan said moving towards the edge of the rooftop making Song Huo sober. “Fine. You are pregnant yet you want to jump from a rooftop. What if something bad happens to you and your baby?” Song Huo asked. “The baby's father is dead. You killed him remember?" Dai Chan said shaking her head while she sighed using one of her hands to rub over her stomach. “Is that why? Is that why you are threatening me with your baby? You are my only family." Song Huo said making Wu Huan realize for sure Song Huo wasn't well
Few hours later, Wu Huan woke up feeling sore all over as he felt himself moving shakily. Opening his eyes, Wu Huan immediately didn't feel so good groaning as Song Huo carried him on his back. While Song Huo carried Wu Huan, Zhao Yao looked after Dai Chan helping her as they walked down on their feets. Although they didn't have much time and kept on being chased, Song Huo didn't give up as he carried Wu Huan. “They are close." Zhao Yao said as they walked faster. Every time they moved in carriages to they would always think that the distance was little. Most of the time, they wouldn't even look outside the window now, they were being chased, they finally understood what their servants suffered when they had to follow them on foot. Walking as quickly as they could, Zhao Yao turned back every few seconds to see how far they were. In order not to be seen by them, they decided to walk through the bushes instead of following the other road. Dropping Wu Huan down, Song Huo watched as Wu
Song Huo stood confused watching as Dai Chan left the room going outside. After she had left, Song Huo turned to Master Lim who was busy grinding the herbs that he had brought back. “Go and stay with her. Please." Song Huo said to Zhao Yao squeezing her hand to signal her to leave. Nodding her head, Zhao Yao left Song Huo with Master Lim heading outside. Looking back, Song Huo made sure Zhao Yao had left before staring at Master Lim. “What did you say to her? I told you not to say anything, didn't I?” Song Huo asked. “I just helped you. If I don't tell her the truth, it would be easy for her to continue blaming you. At least she should be able to share the guilt fifty-fifty with you." Master Lim said. " I never had a problem with taking all the guilt. I didn't!” Song Huo screamed making Master Lim to turn back. .“Stop shouting. Do you know where you are? I am trying to save your friend so instead of shouting, go and sit down.” Master Lim said glaring at Song Huo which made him s
While the others lined up waiting to leave the capital gate, Song Huo dragged Master Lim's hand taking him to an alley so they could talk. When they were sure no one was watching, Master Lim dragged his hand away sighing as he waited for Song Huo to explain what he meant. “What do you mean I should help you? I have already helped you. My helping box is empty." Master Lim said. " Master, you know magic. You can take us out.” Song Huo said smiling as he watched Master Lim glare at him. “Magic? You want me to use my magic to help you leave the capital? Have you gone mad?” Master Lim asked. “Your magic is far stronger than Duke Fenghao's magic. There is no way he would be able to spot us with your help." Song Huo said. " As I've said before, my helping box is empty. It means I don't want to help you any longer. You should just figure out how to help yourself.” Master Lim said wanting to leave but Song Huo held his hand. “Don’t you want to save Wu Huan? Plus, my sister is pregnant. A
Dai Chan who had been watching everything closed her eyes as she saw her brother apologizing to Zhao Yao. She had not sure when she married Zhao Yao to Song Huo however after watching them these few days, Dai Chan was sure about them. They had fallen in love despite her doubts. Seeing them act so sweetly had made her feel like her life was worth it. What exactly was happening right now? Meanwhile, Zhao Yao slapped Song Huo hard across the face when she heard him apologize. Song Huo felt the sting from Zhao Yao's slap get he didn't move at all. “I am sorry." Song Huo said again feeling the pain as Zhao Yao slapped him for the second time. The pain on his face was nothing compared to the look on Zhao Yao as she stared at him and his sister. They had it for their father. Even though he didn't mean to decieve her, he was still at fault. Which was why he had nothing to say except sorry. Watching Zhao Yao raise her hand for the third time, Song Huo flinched closing his eyes immediately w
Wu Huan reached out for Zhao Yao putting her by his side as Zhi Hao entered dropping his flowers on the stool near the ancestral tablets. Reaching out for the incense sticks, Zhi Hao bowed his head closing his eyes while Wu Huan and Zhao Yao gazed at him wondering why he was paying his respect to their parents. “Don't you know that the dead hate hypocrites?” Wu Huan asked while Zhi Hao was standing back up. “It's been weeks already. Besides, why do you hate me so much? I didn't do anything to you. On the contrary, it should be me who should be getting angry. You knew about my identity and instead you wanted to take my place." Zhi Hao said as he closed his two hands. “You are right. However, I won't side with you either. There is no difference between you and Song Huo anyway. The both of you are now going to be in a power struggle. And the both of you want to use me." Wu Huan said making. Zhi Hao pause smiling. After lighting the incense sticks, Zhi Hao stood them up in the right p
Dai Chan marched heading to Song Huo's palace to look for him immediately after she heard what her maid had said concerning Zhao Yao's dethronement. Knowing Song Huo, she knew that he wouldn't just sit down and allow them to do such a thing to Zhao Yao. Rushing quickly to Song Huo's palace, Dai Chan saw the maids open the gate quickly and passed not even bothering to answer the maids as they greeted her. “Song Huo!” Dai Chan shouted calling Song Huo by his real name. She was the only one allowed since she was his elder sister. Entering the main courtyard, Dai Chan headed straight to his room while still calling his name. After seeing that he didn't answer her, Dai Chan continued to open different places checking for Song Huo. “Where is His Majesty?” Dai Chan asked shouting. Several maids rushed out to meet Dai Chan immediately they heard her scream but when they reached her, they were all speechless and unable to talk at all. “What is it? What is wrong with all of you?” Dai Chan
Wu Huan and Zhao Yao gazed at each other in confusion as they saw Song Huo staring at them. He had been awake and none of them had noticed it at all. “Why are the both of you looking at me like that? What decree did Zhi Hao make?” Song Huo asked again hoping that it would be a lie. “I am going to marry the head of the crime department." Zhao Yao said stepping forward to block Song Huo. “You are joking. You are still my wife. How can you marry someone else?” Song Huo asked. “I told you to have me dethroned. Since you are refusing to meet my demands, I have no other option." Zhao Yao said. " So you don't love him? You are only trying to make me dethrone you?” Song Huo asked. “Who said that? I didn't say that I don't love him." Zhao Yao said making Song Huo to take her hand. “Zhao Yao." Zhao Yao heard Song Huo call her name softly. “I already told you. You don't need to be like this. If you don't leave then I'll really marry the head of the crime department.” Zhao Yao said making
(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