Chapter 4

LU WUXIAN POV

It's good to be in power, you have people to control and bow before you

Ever since childhood, I've been dreaming of sitting on the throne and I'm always boasting about the throne

Being the first son, I'm very sure that I'm the next heir apparent

But never expect that my parents had their plan

#flashback#

Lu xianxi was in the inner chamber on his sick bed and his wife beside him with the imperial physician

Your majesty, your sickness had reached the last stage and it can't be put in control again, he said bowing

The empress stood and hold the physician sleeve

Mr Chu, please find something to do, your highness can't die now please she said crying

Your highness, we've keep this ailment in control since all this while, but I'm afraid it can't be suppressed again he said bowing as the empress staggered back

No, no ,no, it can't be there must be a solution, she knelt beside the empress and hold his hand crying

Qui Qiao, don't cry, it's enough

I'm not afraid to face death, I'm ready to join those that are in afterlife he said smiling weakly

No, it can't be, what will happen to me? Our son's? And the kingdom she said crying

All will be fine, let Lu Xun take over my throat after I've gone and pass this to him as my successor he said handing the royal jade to his wife

With you by his side, I'm sure he's going to make a great Emperor

What about the elder prince Lu wuxian? The physician asked

He can be one of the adviser if he wants, you all know the reason why I make his younger brother my successor

We all know that Lu wuxian is so ambitious and can do whatever he likes without minding who's going to be hurt by his actions

But Lu Xun was a compassionate young man that always place the people's needs above anything else

So he's the right successor, I hope you help me guide him he said and they nodded sadly

Tell my people not to be sad, they should cooperate with Lu Xun for the development of this great kingdom

I... Wish.. you.. all..... The.....best.... He stuttered as he started gasping for breath as his wife held his hand crying till he kicked the bucket

The empress gave a loud wail and the palace turn to a mourning place as people started trooping in crying for the departure of the good emperor

Seven days later, the Emperor was buried and the people paid their last respect

A month after the burial, the Court advisers, the Empress and the two son were in the court discussing

I called you all here to discuss about the coronation of the next Emperor since the mourning period had over the Empress said

Your highness, who is the next Emperor between the two princes? One of the adviser asked

Who else did you expect if not I, the crown prince Lu wuxian said smiling with pride

The adviser exchange quick glance before turning to the Empress

Well, about who the next Emperor would be, the late Emperor had already make arrangement for that she said bringing out the Royal Jade

This jade was an ancient jade, passed from generations to generations

The princes should stretch forth their hands, the jade will come to whoever is destined to be the next Emperor

I don't want to be biased, though the late emperor had made his choice

But I'll like to go through the right way so as not to offend our tradition she said and the advisers nodded in affirmative as the two princes step forward and stretch their hands

The Empress stretch her hand towards the and close her eyes as she voice some strange language

The Jade disappeared from her hand and appear in the hand of the younger prince as the Empress open her eyes

The people were shocked but partially happy cos they never pray for the crown prince to be the next Emperor due to his wickedness

The younger prince was shocked and the elder one was so furious

Noooo, you've ganged against me, how will the jade appear in the hand of my younger brother

You all acknowledge me as the crown prince, this is unfair he yelled

Son, I went through the right way, why will I be biased, both of you are my son and no matter who became the Emperor, it's still the same

Liar, mother we all know that you always favor my younger brother ever since he was born while you treated me as a stranger

Why can't you go according to what Dad plan, he yelled

Son, you're calling I your mother a liar? How rude of you the empress said angrily

Yes mother, you're a liar, how are you so manipulative....

He's not finished the sentence when the Empress gave him a slap

Never you call I your mother a liar again

I can now see the reason why your dad decided to pass the throne to your younger brother

But being your mother, I thought it was unfair that's why I went through the normal process

But it seems that it had been predestined, so it's better you accept the truth she said turning away from the shocked wuxian and facing the advisers

Now we all see with our eyes the chosen Emperor, the coronation will come up in seven days time

The late Emperor plead with you to give full support to the New emperor, I hope you'll all do that she asked and they all nodded

Long life to the new emperor they chorused as they kowtow

After seven days the new Emperor was introduced to the people after the coronation and the people's were all happy because it was the person they wish for that's been crown the new emperor and they all rejoice

The coronation was done with the marriage of the young prince, and the prince got married to his childhood sweetheart and they were both crown as Emperor and Empress

A week after the coronation, the ex Empress was found dead on her bed as a knife was stabbed straight in her chest

It was a sad day for the whole kingdom and they mourn for the late Empress for several days

After investigation was made, it was detect that it was Lu wuxian that murder her and immediately warriors were sent to apprehend him but he was no where to be found and people never heard of him again

The Kingdom continue to flourish after the burial and mourning of the empress and the people were so happy with the success of the kingdom

#flashback ends#

#present#

Yeah,I killed my mother and when they thought that everything is going well I struck again killing my brother and his family

Now, I'm the greatest man in the whole world and they must all obey and fear me

Sulin has really tried for me and I'm planning to make her my Empress she really satisfied me last night, just exactly my type of woman

The following day, all the young ladies were brought to my palace and as I was moving around them to access them

A lady was dragged in by three warriors causing a little distraction

Your majesty, this lady and her parents was caught sneaking out of the kingdom, one of the warrior report

Oh really? After I warned you yesterday? Some people still go ahead and try to run away?

Where are the parents? I asked

Already dead your majesty

Good

Now, you are going to suffer for defying my order, I grabbed a sword and behead her on the spot as her blood splashed everywhere

The ladies wide their eyes in shocked and they were shaking visibly

I wipe my face with handkerchief as I order the warriors to dispose her corpse

Anyone that disobey me will face the same fate I said

I choose ten maidens to be my concubine and the rest were taking to the slave quarters

WUDANG KINGDOM

Chutian was in her room studying her scroll when Cheng Di came in

Am I disturbing you? He asked and Chutian nodded her head negatively

It's bored here, I'm glad that you came she said smiling

Did elder brother go out? Cos you never come unless he's not around she said smiling

Yeah, he went out with some of the warriors

Since you're bored, should we play with swords Cheng Di asked

You know that I'm scared of sword Chutian said pouting

You don't have to be scared of sword, you have to learn it so as to defend yourself, my sisters.... If they learn how to use sword, they may probably be alive, he said sadly

Cheng, don't be sad and moreover I have people to protect me, Father, brother and also you, so I don't need to learn she said

But still, you need to be able to protect yourself incase we are not around, so you must learn it

I won't

You will, or else I'll force you Cheng Di said

You can't force me, even dad wants me to learn but he can't force me she said rolling her eyes

Ohh, then I'll have to tell dad how you always sneak out and play when you supposed to study your scroll Cheng Di said turning towards the door

Cheng Di!! Chutian called holding his sleeves, don't tell Dad and Mom, I'll learn the sword she Said

Good, now change your clothes and let's go, Cheng Di said grinning

Are you going to watch me change? Mom said a man must not watch lady while changing she said

You!! Are you a lady? You're just give years old, Cheng Di said laughing

I still need my privacy, so turn she said and Cheng Di turn for her to change

I'm done, let's go she said to Cheng Di and they move out

Dad, Mom we're going for training Cheng Di said

The parent were shocked seeing Chutian dressed up in training clothes

What spell did you cast on Chutian to make her agreed? The queen said

Mom, I said cast any spell, but I have my ways he said

Dad, I don't want to train Chutian said pouting at her father

I'm not the one that dragged you out, so talk to Cheng Di he said laughing

Dad, Cheng Di was a bully he won't añswer

Then go and stop complaining, mother said as Cheng Di dragged her out and the parents burst into laughter

At last, we finally got someone to control her Queen said and the king nodded smiling