Volume 2 Chapter 21 (1/2)
In the forty fourth year of the Yuan dynasty, Rong Tian ascended the throne and claimed the title of the official ruler of Xi Rei The newly appointed King optioned to retain the nan of respect and gratitude for the htful title fro was also pro
In the past, countless countries placed Rong Tian under observation as a man of interest He was certainly a forhtful rise in rank as the leader of Xi Rei
The brave and tactful new st the eleven warring countries across the lands Naturally he posed a threat to theain and favor, presents and treasures flowed in steadily fro Tian’s ascension
Even the tiny country of Yong Yin that bordered north of Xi Rei sent their oldest Prince, Yong Yi to personally congratulate the new King
Even the enigmatic country of Li sent an envoy to pay their respects The chosen
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The soldiers were out and about in force and the streets in the capital were i atmosphere that acco into Xi Rei
The envoy fron destination after an arduous and long journey When they arrived in the capital they were escorted to the palace where Rong Tian gave the remained a resident of the Crowned Prince’s quarters
“Tell ift?” his eyes lit with excite special, just a box”
“That si slumped back in disappointendary heroes, shouldn’t he at least send so” heTian chuckled softly and delivered a piece of peeled fruit to his lover’s mouth
“He and I would never be able to co-exist Would he be capable of sendinginside the box?” the young man’s curious nature was not completely quenched
“A black pill, dark as the eyes of death was inside” Rong Tian’s face changed slightly for a e he coaxed his lover, “if it was soht it to you already”
Feng Ming nodded his head feeling that it no longer mattered
Chiu Lan served herup carefully to the youngwhy not ask King Rong if Princess Miao Guang is beautiful or not?”
“That’s right!” he exclai Tian’s sleeves
“Is the Princess beautiful?” he pro Tian replied bluntly
His large eyes blinked, “Why did Ruo Yan send his own sister to Xi Rei?”
“I’m not Ruo Yan so I don’t have a clue to what his intentions are Perhaps there was no one else available to leave the country”
The King reached over and gave Feng Ming’s cheek a couple of pats
“The weather is fine today, we can go for a ride” He offered
“Yes!” he replied with no delay
In the shadows a conspiracy was brewing and closing in silently on its target
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White cloud galloped like the wind brushi+ng over the fresh green grass of the field that surrounded the palace Feng Ming cheered the ani skills had ih to permit his lover to ride his favorite steed alone
The King’s eyes followed the young ’s face sported a smile, it was a hardened mask Under his carefree expression there was an eerie dark cloud The arrival of Li’s envoy was o Tian had suhts trailed over to hisis here as a substitute her dearest King, ishes you prosperity and fortune”
In thethe costu with no sense of rush
“The Princess has traveled from afar, thank you for your troubles” He spoke with a standard formality
“It isof Xi Rei with my own eyes”