Repairing the Past

Chapter 33

"What's? Father will marry me to Chu Ling?!" Zhao Ming De asked with an umpteenth repetition of times.

"Dad! I do like one of Chu's general's daughters, but that's not Chu Ling! I like Chu Yao. Please change this marriage!" Pinta Zhao Ming De with a pale face.

Zhao Fu Jun kicked the table. His old hand that was still burly seemed to tremble in anger.

"Nothing will change! You still have to marry the youngest daughter of general Chu!"

"But father, I do not love Chu Ling! Please father! I never denied dad. I have always obeyed what my father has said. This time, just for this time, please allow me to marry the girl of my choice."

Although Zhao Ming De did kowtow, but the father still did not budge. The old man remained firm on his stance.

"Dad, I will do whatever father commands as long as father is willing to marry me to Chu Yao. I promise! Whatever it is! Please father!"

Zhao Lin Lin who had seen from afar had finally kowtowed along with her brother. He could not bear to see the brother he loved so helpless to fight for his feelings.

"Dad, Lin Lin also begged father. Please be generous to my brother. Hasn't my brother been obedient to you all this time. Big Brother has always behaved well even always keeping the reputation of the Zhao family in the public eye. Please, just this once grant sister's request!"

Zhao Fu Jun clasped the end of the table. His hardened jaw was directly proportional to the look of his face. There's helplessness there.

Yes, the old man also knew that his only son had never disappointed him. She also knew that her son had fallen in love with Chu's first daughter.

But what to say, the Chu general has asked him to marry the child to his youngest daughter. He could not refuse because the official plaque belonged to the emperor.

"Ming De, please understand! This time it's not as easy as you think. The personal plaque of His Majesty the emperor has contributed to your engagement. The marriage between you and Chu Ling on the orders of the Emperor. The decree will come down when your wedding ceremony takes place.. "

Zhao Ming De and his sister exchanged glances. The look in the eyes of the two had illustrated the incomprehension they had received.

"We cannot refuse this marriage. The emperor is the one who betrothed you! You must know the consequences if you still insist on refusing the noble order, right?!" Clearly big master Zhao with a weakened voice.

Zhao Ming De sat down. He was at a loss for words. The younger brother looked at his body as if he had lost control.

"Why did the noble one to intervene in the marriage of big brother and Chu Ling, has not our family ever taken sides in any political dispute?" Asked Lin Lin still in a position of not understanding.

"It's precisely because of that, Lin Lin! His Majesty wants us to side with the Chu general's stronghold. By agreeing to your brother's marriage, the future of our family will be guaranteed by the Emperor directly. At least our lives are safe for a while. " Answer the father with patience.

"That means we can't be neutral anymore? Really brother?" Mumbled Lin Lin slightly agitated.

Zhao Ming De did not budge. The man stared at the floor without moving.

"There has never been a neutral position in politics. There will never be. There were always two options available, choosing to ally or become enemies. That's the evil of politics." Great lord Zhao ended the conversation before he completely left his two children still kneeling in their original places.

Zhao Lin Lin gently stroked his brother's back. Despite not saying anything, he clearly understood the sadness and disappointment his older brother felt.

"Sister... Brother must be strong. Maybe someday big brother will be able to open his heart to big brother's wife and forget about big brother Yao." Entertain Lin Lin gently.

The older brother still sculpts even his body is more vibrating to withstand the emotional turmoil that he pendam.

He would not likely be able to forget Chu Yao so easily. Of all the girls he had met in his entire life, only Chu Yao had broken his heart.

Nothing compares to the girl's agility and ingenuity. The firm, gentle body line that God created for the girl was so perfect. A real blend of beauty and rare self-character.

"I used to be skeptical to hear rumors of the beauty of General Chu's first wife that supposedly could make those who saw her fall into a state of fascination. But now I understand after I experienced it myself. His son has made me fall in his charms.. "

Zhao Ming De looked at the younger brother wryly, "... I have fallen in love with Chu Yao and I cannot have her.. "

"Sister... " Lin Lin's tears trickled down without her noticing, " ... Big brother had yet to truly marry Chu Ling. Brother still has a chance."

"Come, come with me now. I'll take you somewhere."

Zhao Lin Lin pulled her elder brother's body up to stand up straight. Then the two walked out of the residence with the two personal servants they had.

There was a car in front of the gate of the house. The train was waiting for their arrival. Although not excited, Zhao Ming De still followed the instructions of the younger brother who told him to enter the carriage.

In a matter of minutes, the carriage had sped away from the Zhao residence. Towards a bustling urban center with a frenzy of trade buying and selling.

***

On the other hand, Mo Yan again met with general Luo and minister Chen. The two men disguised themselves in such a way as to resemble the residents of the capital.

They entered a small, not-so-busy shop in the corner of a narrow alley in the middle of the city. There, they are led to walk after a servant who is the spy of Alorra.

As soon as he arrived at a secret room, general Luo and minister Chen saluted Mo Yan.

The young man nodded his head then let the two old men sit together around a large rectangular table.

"Your noble message has been received. It's just that we can't reply to him in writing." General Luo opened the conversation.

"Yes your honor. We thought it best to meet your highness in person and tell him everything we know." Tymphal minister Chen.

Mo Yan nodded slowly then asked, "How is Alorra currently doing?"

"Thanks to the instructions and advice of his majesty we were able to catch the mastermind behind the attack on the city of Nian. We have given ultimatums to other officials. If anyone wants to betray, we will not hesitate to eliminate them up to three descendants." Minister Chen replied without hesitation.

"Today our system and state of government are under control. Alorra is ready to welcome his glorious return." Add the old man with a satisfied smile.

Mo Yan remained flat in response to minister Chen's enthusiasm. His cold face turned back to general Luo, "What about the information I requested? Has the general found out the truth?"

For a moment General Luo rolled his eyeballs at Minister Chen. As if asking for mental support before conveying what the ruler of Alorra wants to hear.

"According to his noble conjecture, the peace treaty of Airland and Alorra was indeed initiated by the Chu general. It was he who asked the Emperor to withdraw all the soldiers at the border.."

"Chu Zhan's wedding?" Mo Yan muttered with a serious face.

He thought for a moment then took a brush and wrote down a few words on the paper that had been spread on the table before.

Both of his trusted parents observed what he was writing. Sometimes they exchanged looks. As if asking about the meaning of the writing in front of them.

"It... Is your highness doing an analysis of the problem?" Guess minister Chen when he sees a line pull that's like linking one word to another.

"Really! I feel like I have to pin down all the report data I've received in order to make a conclusion." Mo Yan replied in a deep voice.

Minister Chen and general Luo were immediately jolted once knowing some of the facts written on the paper.

"Are you guys surprised enough?" Mo Yan sindered subtly as he found the two people widening their eyes in one direction.

"Your Majesty knows better than we do. To be honest we were very surprised to learn that the Emperor and the daughter of the king of Merva were a couple." Minister Chen said humbly.

"So that first general's daughter of Chu is the current Airland Emperor's biological daughter? How could? Does she know her true self?" Timpal general Luo with a flabbergasted expression.

"No, he doesn't know the truth until now... " Answer Mo Yan coldly.

He again added, "Help me read General Chu's plan with all the clues that are here."

The two old men nodded in preparation. In an instant the look on the faces of the three of them became extremely serious.

Mo Yan pointed at the words written on the paper one after another and patiently explained them. Occasionally he drew a line and wrote a few words on it. Give some circles and special marks in certain parts that are considered important.

A few hours passed until the three came to an indisputable conclusion.

General Chu is now preparing a defense against the attacks of the empress and the crown prince.

"This guy is insane. Is he really going to sacrifice his own daughter after all this time he kept her whereabouts a secret?" Read General Luo while scratching his non-itchy head.

"And general Chu was also willing to do things beyond reason for the sake of this mad Emperor. Is he willing to sacrifice himself?" Added general Luo frustrated.

It is true for people who are in the military like them, loyalty is a top priority. But the situation will be different if the leader of his country is full of selfishness like the Emperor of Airland.

Loyalty to such a person is not necessary!

"If my guess is not wrong, general Chu is preparing a resistance against the empress and the crown prince." Minister Chen said with a fairly calm attitude.

The handsome man with sharp eyes took a breath, "Minister Chen is right. It wasn't easy against the empress who had a lot of support behind her.."

"General Chu seems to have bound the Emperor by the marriage of his son. If young master Chu were to marry as a companion prince, at least whatever would happen to the general would not have a great impact on his family. There will be an Emperor who gives a leniency in punishment, if the general is accused of a coup against the empress blatantly.. " Said Mo Yan.

"Although the life of this Chu general will be lost, it is certain that the safety of his son and wife will be maintained with the status of a companion prince and the support of the Emperor.." Minister Chen's chirps were starting to get interested in the explanation Mo Yan gave.

"The emperor will lower the rescue order for the Chu general's family in light of the services the general has rendered during his lifetime.."

"Not to mention that if General Chu managed to bind neutral officials who had a great influence on the community, it could be that the empress and the Allies would not struggle in the least." Minister Chen speculated.

"really.. Throwing one head to save many heads.. A worthy sacrifice.. " Murmured Mo Yan who began to understand with the debate in the Emperor's private room a few days ago.

Minister Chen approached Mo Yan. His body looks angry. Though hesitating, he still conveyed what he wanted to say.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me if I say presumptuous. The situation that the Chu family was facing was extremely dangerous. On the contrary, the noble does not interfere in this matter. Come back with us soon."

"But we must take revenge on Airland. The Emperor of Airland owed his life to Alorra. The most greedy man that has ever existed in the world is himself!" Grieved general Luo.

"While all his descendants apologize, they will not be able to replace the pain of the people of Alorra! His Majesty must avenge the two noble parents and brothers who have been killed in the hands of the emperor of the curse! His Majesty must make the criminals and his descendants feel what our people feel!!!" Raung general Luo with unbearable anger.

Mo Yan was silent. He seemed to be thinking long in response to the words of General Luo just now.

"Does anything disturb the noble mind?" Ask Minister Chen full of probes.

"Does your majesty feel doubt because the first daughter of general Chu is the Emperor's biological child?" Added minister Chen with a suspicious tone.

Although he looked calm, in fact Mo Yan was quite surprised by the old minister's bold remark.

"He's innocent." Kilah Mo Yan who was still stagnant with his flat face.

"However he is still the descendant of that depraved Emperor! There's killer blood flowing down his body! I hope that your Majesty is not easily affected just because of the momentary feeling that your majesty is feeling!" Firmly general Luo.

"Her Majesty must remember the sacrifice and pain that Alorra suffered! Please avenge our country! I beg your majesty!"

General Luo retorted frontally while prostrating before Mo Yan. The young man furrowed his brows. His mind was increasingly not meeting the calm.

"I must avenge the family and people of Alorra. But not at the moment. Even though Chu Yao was the birth child of the Airland Emperor, she must not bear the karma of her father's savagery." Mo Yan said depressedly.

He held back his emotions by taking a breath and closing his eyes for a moment, "I'll be back as soon as possible. After completing my last assignment here. You guys don't have to worry. "

"But.. " General Luo's voice came to a halt due to a stomp in the leg. Minister Chen gave her a signal to be quiet.

"We understand. We will support a noble decision of choice. We will remain faithful in waiting for his glorious return. Whenever that. About revenge, we will do when the situation feels safe. " Minister Chen's smile calmed Mo Yan's throbbing nerves.

The clever old man in the strategy deliberately relented. It was as if giving permission for the looseness that Mo Yan had expected.

But it's not really so.

Minister Chen is just stalling. Looking for a loophole to bring Alorra's last successor back to where it came from. Even if it has to be in a sneaky way.