Wahhhhh!Rushan cried seeing his friend packing to go. When he heard from his Imperial brother that his friend was going to war, he had not believed it, but when he ran back seeing him pack he felt his heart squeeze with so much emotion. Lui Xian just sighed seeing his dramatic friend. He had wondered since the first time they met, as to why this prince was still alive. Alive from all the throne rivalry that always occurs in royal lineages, but now he understood. Rushan was too much of an idiot to be considered a rival for the throne. All he did was to run to the Emperor with brotherly love showing in his eyes."Your Highness stop crying. It's only going to be a month away fighting some rascals. You know I will come back." He tried to pacify him feeling really complicated. 'Aren't I the one who is supposed to cry right now? I am being sent to the death's door without even getting a chance to confess my love. I wonder why I am so unlucky.'"I guess I'll have to pass by the market to b
After passing the somewhat gruesome night, Lui Xian could still picture all the blood splattered on the snow and all the bodies that had died with their eyes wide open unable to close themselves. And also the frightening wounds that had been inflicted on the deceased's bodies. He had no fear instead he felt some uneasiness that kept pressuring him to be a good leader. For them to win the war. In his sleep, Lui Xian would picture some martial arts and effective strategies he wanted to try. All of them made him excited.The unbearable stench was still lingering in the air musking the coldness that was there. Making it even harder for everyone to relax. The snowflakes which had been falling all night, still couldn't cover it all up. It was so intense for first time soldiers, because none of them were able to eat that night. And some couldn't even sleep. They had set up new tents that filled up the whole area. All were white in colour and only the main tent had a purple flag fluttering in
Darkness engulfed Lui Xian's view. He felt woozy and weak, his body becoming limp. Before he could fall on his men he saw a vivid image of a man walking towards them with a bow in his hands. "Commander!" All the men shouted at once as they hurried to catch him in their arms."Get him inside the tent." He was carried inside and laid on a bed as one of the soldiers hurried to call a physician. They made sure to have two or more doctors when going to war. In case when they needed one to nurse their men back to health. Upon seeing Lui Xian's face that had become pale whilst he lay flat on the cushions, the physician frowned and hurriedly scooped him up so that he could make Lui Xian stay in a sitting position. He took a needle from his sleeves and performed acupuncture before turning around to the men who were watching everything attentively and asked, "What happened to him? Was he perhaps shot by a poisonous arrow?"The physician conjecture made all the men inside tremble in fear. They
"Commander that's all what Physician Mo entrusted me to relay to you." Ji Nan explained. He watched Lui Xian examine the plant that was put in front of him on the table. It still looked fresh. After all Lui Xian was concious for a day and half only. The darkness and the cool temperature in the carbinet aided to it's life force a little more. 'They are saying this malnutritioned plant is worth saving my life. My life is worth this? All heavens why are you playing with my fate.' Lui Xian was in denial. He continued scrutinizing the yellow plant. He never thought that he was poisoned but after hearing that it was an unknown deadly poison he started to fear. He was so close to death before even fighting a single official battle. The heavens were really punishing him for the sins he had done in his previous life for sure. "Ji Nan put it away. I have matters to attend to." The second in command did as he was told. He left the tent, leaving Lui Xian behind. When everyone was out Lui Xian re
In the evening Lui Xian prepared himself to welcome his distinguished guest. He had ordered all the guards at his tent to be sent away. Still laying on his bed he looked up above him thinking of how these days were kind of hectic. He sighed before detecting a movement from outside.Lui Xian didn't need to ask as to who was outside. He rose and walked to a chair and sat comfortably on it. In an instant the young man he had seen in the morning entered, covering his face with a mask. He held his sword walking to Lui Xian with a frown in between his brows."Welcome. Do you want some tea?" Lui Xian invited him to the table. In one hand, he had a cup filled with hot tea, and the other was supporting his head. He took a glance at the new comer and then reverted his sight only to take a sip of his own tea. It was apparent that the one offered the tea wouldn't drink it at all. After all, who would eat something from the person they had once poisoned. After being groomed by the elderly and bein
"Aim!""Fire!"The command echoed from across the high-up mountain area, arrows flew in a defined arch heading in the direction of the Xue Army. The battlefield was filled with thirty thousand men who were armed with incredible weapons, for each one served its purpose.Echoes from both parties of the army were heard, each troop advanced with swords at ready.Clash!The swords clashed, some aiming for the vital points of the body.A thousand horses hammered the ground giving rise to dust particles, that tended to hide all the movements happening from all the prying eyes. The soldiers riding on these horses evaded the pending arrows that were falling non-stop. Some used shields to hide away from the rainning arrows. Tuk!Each shot sounded, the wounded grunting, Thud! And bodies from both forces fell one after the other. It was after all inevitable to come out unscathed. Even if they carried shields and tried to block the attacks, it still wasn't enough."Wohhhhh!"More soldiers scamper
"Hiyaah!" Shwap!Lui Xian galloped through the dense green forests and mountains, his horse running extremely fast. He was all alone. And the anticipation to reach the palace drove him more, he wanted to arrive before the Qiu Xi festival. He had something prepared for the Emperor.He could imagine his delighted face and smile as he welcomed him back. The need to be in his presence was too much. Even though he was away for a long time, his feelings never lessened. In fact, they intensified.When he was told to go back, he had hurried to set out that night. The tiredness he felt from fighting in the ferocious battle had immediately dispersed. He had put on fine robes and took the fastest horse they had. He grabbed a few things for the ride then disappeared into the night.At the moment, he had journeyed some several miles away from the camp. The weather had changed drastically, the summer was somehow unbearable and the sun was shining and emitting too much heat but he couldn't afford to
"Let her in." The Prince reluctantly responded to the guard whilst also apologizing to his friend in a low tone."Don't worry it's not your fault." Lui Xian whispered and then looked at the entrance. The palace doors were slid open, as the newly appointed Consort Mei Su strolled inside the room, in quite an elegant manner, her servant following behind her. Mei Su wore a baby blue hanfu and her hair styled neatly with expensive hair accessories plucked on top to give a pleasant look."Greetings Your Highness, Commander." She bowed to Rushan and only nodded to Lui Xian who paid no heed to her actions. "You may join us, Your Grace. Please." Rushan rose and showed her where to sit.Mei Su sat down at the cushion that was at the middle of the table and Rushan followed suit at his initial place."What brings you here Your Grace?" Rushan asked whilst taking a sip from his cup of wine. He didn't feel any need to be polite. Even if she is the favourite at the moment, he is still the Emperor'