15 Tit For Ta (2/2)
This time, the one who was trembling in resentment the most was no one but the Emperor Lin's second son, King Lin. He was sitting beside his imperial father. Initially, he had a solemn expression which turned into aggravate after observing the disloyalty of these peasants. Unlike his old geezer father, he had always been a gentle and easygoing ruler. However, today he was furrowing his brows with extreme anger. Clenching his fists, he bellowed,
”How many times are you gonna repeat the same sentence? If it really was a MISTAKE, then why did Prince Bengt perished???”
The hustle bustle inside abruptly turned into silence. They even tried to stop their breaths, didn't know what to respond. Because it was true. The kingdom is still mourning over Prince Bengt's disappearance. It was impossible to overcome the loss of his death unless the Kings produce a new male heir.
King Lin's body was emitting a menacing aura. He really hankered to kill these disobedient, lowlives. Because of them, he lost his only son. And now, they were after his sick daughter! How dare they???
Clenching his chest tightly, he tried his best to control his emotions. He felt heart-piercing pain whenever he thought about his son. n.o.body can compare a father's pain who lose his children's lives...
Emperor Lin deeply understood his son's sorrows. He also loved his deceased grandson. He was still mourning over his death.
How dare someone attempted to a.s.sa.s.sinate his granddaughter. He will never forgive this!
Taking a deep breath, he shrieked,
”Don't forget. Because of your carelessness, this kingdom lost it's future Emperor. And now, its only heiress, Princess Liena is unconscious. Tell this Emperor, how shall We punish you.”
Hearing him, people understood, this time they were doomed for sure. So they cried out loudly.
”Please forgive us, your highness.”
”Give us a last chance.”
”Have mercy, your highness.”
The head eunuch didn't care what was happening as he bowed and went to King and Emperor's side to whisper something. Listening to him, both of the father-son duo's face returned to its original color as they stood up and hurriedly left without betting an eye to the sorry figures.
***
Princess Liena was sitting on her large bed. There was a huge b.u.mp on her forehead that was covered by a bandage. Even though half of her room was filled with her relatives and maids, she was absentmindedly staring outside of the window.
Her mind was still preoccupied with the turn of events. How those people confronted Nuwa... and... how she cried...
'Why am I always so weak and dependable? Why I was so helpless back then?'
'Hehe... I've always been like this... Pitiful and spineless.'
Hearing loud footsteps, she finally diverted her attention to her family. Looking at their concerned look, she suddenly felt empowered like... she needed a change.
'No. I am a Princess.'
Her eyes suddenly glint with determination as she slowly looked at her father, then her grandfather. Then she slowly said,
”It was General Bai Qiang who bullied me.”
She knew it is wrong to blame him. As a princess, she was misusing her power. But he was not an innocent soul. He bullied Nuwa, in the worst possible way. So she was just returning his misdeeds.
It was nothing but, t.i.t for tat.
[Note: Unedited chapter.]
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