Chapter 67 - Shi Jing (Nuan) (2/2)

The Emperor looks at Lou Xi and comes down from his throne. Passing by the two women, he gently grasps the hand of the Consort and gently squeezes it.

As a father, he was devastated when one of his sons died. As an Emperor of the country, he has to show he is strong. The Consort smiles and together with the Empress they went back to their respective seats.

The Emperor then continues walking towards Lou Xi. ”Well done my son!” He proudly said. He was so proud of his son that he will have no more worries about passing him the throne. He has proven himself to be worthy of the position.

He then turns to look at Sheri.

”You are a brave girl. I've heard of what you did.” He speaks and looks at her father.

”General I think you've got a lot of explaining to do.” the Emperor sternly said.

General nods. He and the Emperor have been friends since they were young teens. He knows what he did was wrong and is ready to face the consequence of his actions. Nevertheless, he didn't regret and if he has to do it again, he will. He looked at his daughter and smile. Reassuring her everything will be alright.

Lying to the monarchy is a grave offense and could lead to the whole family being annihilated or be cast out.

The Emperor and the General went into a private room and talk.

Sheri was agitated and keeps on tapping her finger on the table while waiting. Lou Xi clasps her hand and gently squeezes. Sheri looked at him. She knows he has feelings for her, but she doesn't know just how to respond. She lets him hold her hand and together they continue to wait in silence.

After a while, the Emperor and the General came out from the room with her father is holding a scroll. She furrowed her brows and wanted to know what happened with their discussion, but she has to be patient and wait.

”This is the moment we celebrate the victory of our country. Let the celebration begins!” The emperor announced as the celebratory banquet begins.

All the officials and their families came in. Among the group belongs to the family of Sheri her mom and brothers entering in anticipation. When they arrived, the General moves and embraces his wife kissing her. The exhaustion and tiredness from the war were gone seeing his dear family.

Everyone was led to their designated seats after the reunion with their families. Sheri seats together with her brothers situated behind their parent's station. Her brothers were eager to know what happened and how she slew 50 people in one go. She was dumbfounded since she doesn't recall killing that much. She just smiles at how her brothers show their excitement.

All the young ladies were murmuring at the sides. They were shocked when the news came that the young man they idolized is a woman. Many of them were heartbroken.