16 Generals Crisis (1/2)
Meanwhile, the General struggled with his concubine's tight grip on his neck. He broke loose of her iron claws and stumbled back, slumping to the ground. Concubine Mei stumbled down from the force, her head crashing brutally upon the stone floor. Blood gradually pooled out, coloring the floor. The General's guards ran orderly into the room lining up to the right and the left side of the General. A head guard swiftly came in front of the General. He knelt down, his hands forming a sign of respect.
”General!”
The General winched hearing his title, never had he felt so degraded in his life. A mere crazy wretch was nearly able to kill him, a great general. What would be left of his pride? On his neck were purplish bruises showing how serious she was on killing him. His own eyes were bloodshot, and his hair was disordered. He coughed in discomfort as he tried to steady himself in front of his own men.
He glared at fallen concubine.
”Take her away!” He hollered hoarsely.
”Yes, my lord!”
The head guard approached closer to the General.
”General, do you need us to..” He asked, indicating a beheading motion.
”General, do not overstep your boundaries!” A sharp voice called out.
”Shi Yi.” The General weakly cried out.
”General, do not forget my master's agreement. You promised to cherish my family's lady or have you forgotten? Tell me, why is she covered in blood?” A figure quickly entered the room. He was the high-level shadow spy Mei's father, Minster Rui, had given to him. He eyed the General coldly.
”It was in my self-defense-”
Shi Yi snickered coldly.
”When my master heard the news from the Crown Prince, he couldn't believe his ears. It's a good thing he sent me over. Who knows, what this General with accidental deaths and spies in his manor would do, if I have gotten here any later?”
The General paled and stuttered, ” C-c-crown Prince?”
”To be incompetent is one thing but to harm our lady is another. From this point on, Minster Rui's agreement with you will be dissolved.” Shi Yi turned to leave, reaching for Concubine Mei.
The General swayed, his mind was in pieces.
”No, you can't do this to me! She went insane by herself. What was I supp-”
Shi Yi scowled.
”General Wei, I haven't even asked how she went insane in your manor yet you have the guts to argue with me! Who gave you the right to do so?! Don't tell me an honorable General can't win against a weak lady.”
General Wei opened his mouth, but nothing came out. He sank to the floor. His eyes were becoming dull. Who was it? How did it turn out like this? Who was harming him? Clearly, the Concubine was fine before. After she went insane and grabbed him, he wasn't able to use any of his powers for some reason. He couldn't put the pieces together. His hand trembled in fear.