Volume 3 Chapter 4 (1/2)
Liu Bei (161 AD – 223 AD): Liu Bei’s grandfather was an overthrown emperor and his father died when he was just a childLiu Bei was a s, as a child he helped his e of fifteen he went to pursue his studies After a chain of events he eventually becaovernor He went on to lead battles against Cao Cao and later in his life he reclaihtful throne Liu Bei loved the people and treasured people who demonstrated talent As an individual he was kind and fair, huhteousBecause of these traits, he ell-received and deeply respected
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Ruo Yan’s ascension onto the throne at nineteen had sent shockwaves, and now he intended to cause a big stir
Fortunately, his plan to advance into Xi Rei’s borders was foiled by Rong Tian Ruo Yan’s elite hench the ruler to retreat with his tail between his legs
Another tas thrown into thewas captured
Finally, Feng Ming could relax with Rong Tian by his side, letting his lover drown his ears with sweet nothings
Ruo Yan’s short lived plan to blackwas in complete sha of war between Li and Xi Rei
Rong Tian had iers to forward a list of demands First and fore atte and secondly, the country of Li ree horses for co for food and horses?” Feng Ming looked at his lover
“Correct A large quantity of food stock and their best horses see Tian answered with a seris a princess, isn’t it a waste?”
“We won’t be giving her freedo in Xi Rei will be beneficial to us in the long run It will be easy to twist his ar’s face
“Oh! You plan on extorting her worth?” Feng Ming suddenly realized, “It’s highly unlikely Ruo Yan will be softened with your black, he is rotten to the core and probably won’t even lift a finger for Miao Guang”
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After a few days, the country of Li’s envoy rushed to Xi Rei’s capital
Ruo Yan refused to coift – a piece of light colored green jade
In the Prince’s chaift
“Is this so up on working out the answer, “If Ruo Yan sent this does it mean it is so valuable that it is worth the life of his sister?”
Rong Tian sat down and calmly fixated his eyes on the jade pendant for a short ti his silence, “Li Er, co outside and upon hearing his name he quietly entered
His ift, “This is Ruo Yan’s reply, what do you think?”
Li Er ht of the pendant, once his eyes registered the green jade he felt like sos The blood drained fro him deathly pale
He abruptly dropped to his knee pleaded at hiswas startled, his eyes glued on their servant
There was cold look in Rong Tian’s eyes, in a heavy tone he asked, “Is this worth an exchange? Miao Guang is Ruo Tian’s right arer back into thethe hint of rejection in Rong Tian’s words, Li Er shook uncontrollably He turned towards Feng Ming, hoping he wasyou please save lassed over with tears
It took aTian?”
“This jade pendant belongs to my brother, we each have one” Li Er fu it out, it was an exact replica as the sample sent by Ruo Yan
“Under no circumstance would my brother ever leave this behind, if Ruo Yan sent this piece of jade it rand favor, please savewas, Li Er depended heavily on this and rested his request on his secondwasquickly extended his hand to prop Li Er up, he nodded reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Rong Tian will save Rong Hu The both of you are i Tian
Rong Tian was unic turn of events, he turned his face towards theand peered out into the distance He gently explained, “Miao Guang is a princess and an exchange for Rong Hu is not equally weighted”
“King Ming, Ruo Yan is a savage beast, if my brother is in his hands, I’ with tears
Li Er’s frantic plea aroused Feng Ming’s sense of righteousness Never would he have ie into a stone hearted bastard after being appointed King
Where was his loyalty?
Feng Ming glared furiously at Rong Tian before snorting He reached and gave Li Er’s shoulder a few co I need to say to Rong Tian in private Go out first, and don’t worry We will be saving your brother”He instructed
Li Er was clear Feng Ming would be de his power, under the heavens there was a sole being capable of overpowering the likes of Rong Tian The youngMing personally shut the door gently behind his servant
Pausing for a bit Feng Ming’s brain flickered through the list of ancient hteousness in their interpersonal relations
Thehow Rong Tian had a cunning nature
He ht you’d be reluctant to use Miao Guang to trade Rong Hu Every …nnnhh…”
Feng Ming was deter Tian and inspire hiendary Liu Bei Before he could continue athered him in his arms and occupied his lips
“NnhI haven’t finished… off Rong Tian with a pair of raised fists They didn’t provide a challenge to Rong Tian’s polished skills, in a flash, Rong Tian had pinned Feng Ming’s arms behind his body
“What could you want to say? The botto Hu’s return” Chuckling at his lover, Rong Tian’s gloomy expression was nowhere to be seen
“That’s it!” exclai si Hu?”
“Let me tell you, human lives are of equal value They are just as precious as each other!” Feng Ming’s large eyes glared defiantly, he stood his ground with his chest puffed
Saving people is a basic principal of a good ruler Feng Ming was deeply invested in cultivating Rong Tian to becority if he was to rule all the lands under the heavens one day
He refused to allow Rong Tian to disregard the lives of his subordinates like a cold hearted Cao Cao
Rong Tian loosened his grip and took a step back to study his lover through narrowed eyes
The King clicked his tongue, “Not bad, King Ming has an influential power Letfor Rong Hu?”
“This…your attitude just…” Feng Ming was thrown off
“Rong Hu has served bymy confidant I hold him and his brother in er brothers Sacrificing Rong Hu for a childish girl?” he snorted, “If it was Rou Yan instead I ’s eyes lit up, his cheeks revealing slight dimples, “So you’ve decided to accept Rou Yan’s proposal for the hostage exchange?”
The King grunted and nodded which was followed by words coscratched his head, “Are you really hungry? You can probably order Chiu Lan to prepare some dishes to eat?”
“Don’t play coy You knohat I want to eat” Rong Tian seduced him with his handso chirped in a s Feng Ming by the waist
“Let’s deterht” He teased
“Hold on, we are digressing fro hand and looked at hie the direction of the conversation e are discussing important affairs of the state Firstly, your decision to exchange Rong Hu with Miao Guang is co Tian accusingly, “Why did you act so strangely, going as far as totofor your kicks? Can you go a day withoutyou,traces of poison, so don’t go upsetting ain”
Rong Tian did not show the slightest hint of shaed forwards and cla the youngerhimself to countless kisses all over his lover, he finally replied
“In ies to deal with state affairs and a deep understanding of the will of the people who serveHu and Li Er will treat you with renewed respect and serve you with upers to protect you and ensure your safety The great King Ming will have the best personal guards in the real Tian can have a little peace ofthe side of Feng Ming’s earlobe
Feng Ming was feeling flustered and touched by the King’s words, he looked at his lover forgivingly Now that their “state affairs” discussion was over, Feng Ming decided to let the King off lightly this ti Tian whispered as he nibbled on Feng Ming’s ear