10 Brewing (1/2)

Back at the manor, the Crown Prince smashed another cup of tea onto the ground.

”Do you doubt my judgment? Who are you to play matchmaker?” He roared.

”I...your highnes-”

Lan'er stood by coldly, making no attempt to help her parents. The arranged meeting did nothing but angered the Crown Prince even more. She glazed at the door emotionlessly. She always hated her mother for being a puppet but she hated herself even. Just for power, the two scheming 'lovers' treated their children as pawns. Lan'er stared down at her hands. Hongyue, we are both alike than I thought. Both of us are pawns to this evil and caged inside an iron cage. Luckily, I still have my wings, I'll get you out. Even if you have zero ability, I'll still stand by yourself. It was all my fault.

”Master! MASTER!” A servant suddenly appeared charging in.

”How dare you be so unruly?! Do you not see the Crown Prince?”

”Let him speak.” The Crown Prince nonchalantly replied.

”F-forgive me, your highness. General, Madam, there is a large opening in the wall. There might have been an intruder.”

The General paled. The manor was a representation of strength and prestige of the General, himself. Someone breaking a hole in it meant they had no respect for the General at all. Only he, himself and a few other higher grade magic users could do so. He clenched his hands tightly. It certainly was bad timing, why did the Crown Prince have to be here to hear this.

”Let's go see it. I've only been here for a day yet I've already seen the death of a spy, irresponsible tea servants, and this. I want to see exactly what your general estate is like!” The Crown Prince sneered and walked out. The General looked uneasily at his concubine and followed him out. Lan'er helped her mother walk out masking her emotions, gazing at the ground.

”Lan'er, you don't blame me, right? I'm doing this for you. Hongyue, that stupid wretch doesn't deserve such good possessions. Only we do. So try harder and smooth his heart”

Lan'er winced but said nothing.

Arriving at the scene, the General instantly felt it was a grave day for him.

”Your Highness, it's a spy. I told you that there was a spy in my manor. Your Highness, this subject wasn't lying.” Concubine Mei's voice rang out shrilly.