FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)

Chapter 48

A day in advance before the prayer ceremony was held, at the paseban She Liang (derivative of Liang Cu) held a Chinese music entertainment event.

Minister Liang has a beautiful daughter. Prince Pan loved the girl. Even when combining the love of Prince Pan promised, if later he became king, then the girl will be appointed as his empress.

One time when there was a crowd in Liang's office house. Miss Liang climbed up the stairs that were leaned against the wall. It means to watch the music game.

At that moment the sweet lady was satisfying her eyes, when Gi Jin Kiat (horse named Kiat) saw her. Gi Jin Kiat approached and deliberately sang so: he sang:

"Good and slippery To, in the cold Tang (snow) season, fragrances increase,.

Inward as if fastened, but could not pass through a high wall,.

Wanted once together to have wings, turned into grouse walking away."

At that time Prince Pan was at the home of Minister Liang. He also wanted to see the crowd. When he heard the song, he became suspicious. Then go out to investigate. At that time Prince Pan saw Gi Jin Kiat acting flirtatious in front of his lover.

"Akh, how brazen this bastard is!" prince Pan grumbled furiously.

Prince Pan ordered his men to arrest the horseman. Gi Jin Kiat was whipped 300 times. His blood is on the ground.

After Gi Jin Kiat cried and begged for forgiveness, the torture was stopped.

When Prince Pan returned to the palace, he told his father about the incident.

"Because Gi Jin Kiat committed the offence, then I beat him half to death" Prince Pan said.

Hearing Prince Pan's report, King Louw Cong Kong paled his face.

"O, I don't worry about that!" prince Pan said. "He's human, I'm human. Why should I be afraid of him!"

King Louw Cong Kong was right. Not miss a bit. Being beaten up, Gi Jin Kiat is heartbroken to Prince Pan. He should have sought revenge. Gi Jin Kiat then applied for a job with Prince Keng Hu. Since Gi Jin Kiat knew Prince Keng Hu was trying to get the throne, surely the prince was intending to get rid of Prince Pan, Jin Kiat thought.

The following year in the Ciu season, King Louw Cong Kong became seriously ill. He believes his illness is difficult to cure. King Louw felt suspicious seeing Prince Keng Hu's behavior. The king also suspected that Prince Siok Gee must have been involved in the plot. King Louw accidentally called Prince Siok Gee. King Louw pretended to ask.

"Who do you think deserves to be made king when I close my eyes?" louw Cong Kong.

Hearing King Louw's question, Prince Siok Gee was overjoyed. Then Prince Siok Gee replied.

"Of all the Princes, Prince Keng Hu is the smartest. If Prince Keng Hu becomes king, then the Louw country will be safe and secure. Because it was commonplace, when the flag died, the younger brother took his place!" siok Gee.

Siok Gee's reply left King Louw aghast. But he was silent. After Siok Gee left him, King Louw hurriedly called Prince Kui Yu to his face. He asked Prince Kui Yu who should take his place if he died.

"Didn't my master ever promise to make Beng Jim empress?" prince Kiu Yu said. "Now that Beng Jim has not gained that position, should my Master now ignore his son?"

"Yes, you're right. But Siok Gee advised me, I better pick up Keng Hu. What do you think?" said King Louw Cong Kong with a gasp of breath.

"Keng Hu is a ruthless man, he is unacquainted with kindness and brotherhood" Kui Yu said. "Siok Gee suggests Keng Hu be king, as he is Keng Hu's brother. They conspire, so let's not ignore his advice. Even if you have to die, you will still defend Prince Pan!"

King Louw Cong Kong nodded in agreement, but could no longer speak. Your Majesty looks very tired.

Prince Kui Yu was very sad to see his brother's illness was so severe. It was very heavy for Kui Yu to say. Then Kui Yu ordered the palace slaves to go to Prince Siok Gee's house. He told the messenger.

"Tell the Prince, at the behest of King Louw Cong Kong ask that Prince Siok Gee wait at Tay-hu Kiam Kui's house. Because there was a messenger of the King who was about to come to that place to meet him!" kui Yu said.