6 Deep Sea Lotus Flower (2/2)

He ignored her question completely, like father like son, ”Political matters will be handled by the South wing (a political group of clans mostly from the Borderlands subjected to the emperor) and General Feng will be in charge of military matters so if possible, paint a good image about them before the emperor.” What surprised her was the power he appeared to have in Nevoria from behind closed doors.

She kept her head bowed in a respectful manner, knowing that he was also battling from within on how to see her off.

”This shall be it,” he fidgeted. ”You may leave.”

What she had expected, she did not know. It was the norm for her father to be unfeeling.

Ai came to her side, ready to help her into the sedan.

”Lady Wei!” Mistress Kei softly called her from behind. She looked back, startled by the emotion that her voice carried.

”This unworthy servant wishes Empress Wei longevity.” Mistress Kei bowed and Le-anne's heart swelled. Did Mistress Kei believe in her? She nodded and began to climb the sedan. Only on two occasions Mistress Kei had called her a lady; on her arrival and departure.

Wretched woman, had she feigned that for his majesty? Or maybe she really did care. Princess Le-anne could not decide.

The journey was more than uncomfortable. The heat was unbearable that breathing was impractical and hot air clung to her like she was locked inside a fiery furnace.

It was on the second day that the princess insisted to use a horse, unless they wished for her to die inside the sedan. It felt like a burningfurnace stationed to cook her alive.

The vast deserts made the journey all the more uninteresting. There was nothing entertaining to observe. It was on the seventh day that little vegetation became to emerge but that did not sway her mood for the better.

Their water had also run out.

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