Chapter 51 - I am the messenger of God (2/2)
This plump lady is actually good in heart. ”Aunty, that won't happen. Let your lord decide whether I am a charlatan or not.”
She sneers at me. ”I will take you if you are so keen to die.”
I follow her through the garden. I see the glimpse of Li Jun's siblings. I wonder where Li Jun is. I long to see him. We enter a courtyard.
”Who is this?” Lord Li, father of Li Jun, does resemble him a bit. Li Jun is sitting beside him with a book. He must be Lord Li's favorite son.
”Kneel.” The plump lady whispers to me before she kneels. She says loudly, ”Lord, she came to the manor and asked for you.”
I can't look away from Li Jun. Last time, this boy had a gruesome memory of this day. I don't want this to happen to him again. ”I am a witch. I am here to give you a warning.”
The plump lady peeks at me from the corner of her eyes. I should have told her that I was a witch instead of a messenger of God. Lord Li furrows his brows. His wife or concubine, whoever she is, exclaims in fear. Li Jun blinks at me with awe. I should have worn a colorful witchy costume.
”Guards. Take this crazy woman away.” He sends out a command. The guards suddenly drop from the ceiling around me and reach to grab me. I use the spray on their faces. It can repel the time crystal plant, but it's not useful on humans. Anyway, they are surprised. I run to the other side of the room and grab the woman who looks like one of his concubines.
”Listen to me first.” I pull out the dagger and point at the woman. Everyone stops moving. ”I am not here to harm anyone. I want to tell you that there is going to be an ȧssassination attempt tonight on your family.”
Lord Li laughs sarcastically. ”Who would try to ȧssassinate the Li family?”
”Your brother.” The woman is crying in an annoying voice. Li Jun is clearly afraid. I am not leaving a good memory for him to remember. ”If you don't believe me, you risk dying along with everyone in your house. If you believe me, you might survive and live. Not believing me might cost you a lot more than believing me and increase security. You should check for the spies and people who want to stab you in your back. You have to do it for your family. Take care of Li Jun well. He has a great destiny.”
I choose that exact time to travel away. I return to the stable at night. I don't see Li Jun hiding behind the straws. The horses are fine too. Would he come here to hide if he didn't meet me? It is not likely. I walk toward the main gate. I see a crowd. Lord Li is holding a blade and looking down at the caught ȧssassins.
”The messenger of the god is here.” The plump lady screams when she sees me.
”...” Seriously!
Lord Li is surprised to see me again. I give him a nod and leave the Li Manor right away. It seems like the Li family will do well now.