The Emperor's Prisoner

V

“ s,, I don't, don't know” great-grandson Cila. He still chuckles not to reveal. I don't think it's possible that she didn't know, she was willing to get hurt like that there must be something important hiding. The relationship between them was close enough to exchange mutual grief.

“ I never pleasantries “ sword lifting. Not really in a good mood. Right now is the wrong time to test my patience. With a single slash, Lucien might not survive. A new hand swung close to Lucien's neck.

“ no!” Cila shouted loudly.

“ I'll say everything I know” he's crushed. Closer to Lucien.

“ I beg you not to hurt Lucien's bodyguard. He does not know any good”, why should with stalling time. Cila wanted to prostrate under my feet.

Trangs...

I threw the sword in front of Lucien. I walk to the desk.

“ say” tekaku. Lucien took a lot of breath. I know she held her breath from now on. Even though he had been with me for a long time, he knew very well that if I had been angry no one would be able to prevent it. That was the reason he remained silent neither fighting nor making a sound when I put the sword around his neck. I saw her wiping her tears, trying to strengthen herself to answer my question.

 

“ since the news about the noble marriage, the concubine always felt that soon the noble attention would be reduced. The concubine never calms down until finally choosing to head out of the kingdom in search of her mother's killer. The concubine had indeed thought that her recanza might make her never be able to return to the kingdom. With the crown princess, the concubine hopes that her majesty will not feel lonely. “ ridiculous, hearing what Zen felt at that time made me want to laugh. He was jealous and hurt. Zen never understood and read my true feelings.It was possible that he would let me touch him because he knew that it might be his last chance with me.

 

“ initially the concubine wanted to leave during a noble wedding, but had to postpone it because of the bleeding incident. At first, I thought the concubine had abandoned her intentions. But that night the concubine learned of a secret letter from a noble workspace. We then tried to understand the contents of the letter. The concubine believes that the contents of the letter are about the existence of rebels. So the intention of his departure immediately arose when it was also”, it turned out that Zenku was getting better at performing. Besides his intelligence is increasing, how can he be able to solve the contents of the letter. I can't underestimate him now. The plan is neatly arranged. I didn't even notice.

 

“ what makes him sure that his mother's killer is a rebel group?” cila looked more panicked.

 

“ s, I initially did not know, but the concubine said if she found her mother's bracelet in their headquarters. “ when she found the object. Rebel headquarters. He must have found it when I took him to storm the base some time ago. So it's been that long he's been healing all this. So right, Zen still doesn't fully trust me. He was good at making me believe that he was my old Zen, in fact his heart continued to doubt my words.

 

“ then how can he join the group?”

“ I don't know your majesty, back then we only knew Ares for helping us get to the city of Laqoka.”

“ that night you were even with them against me.”

“ back then we were trailing the noble, then lost track. Ares and his friend were in the same location. Finally decided to join them while looking for your whereabouts. We don't know if it turns out Ares is part of rebel”

“ back then why not take off your masks and help us catch them? You should even receive a sword wound from your lover” glanced at Lucien who was silent to hear Cilla's explanation.

“ because Concubine believes they are rebel members, if open disguise at that time then the opportunity to join them will fail.” So the woman who fought me was indeed Zen. At first I doubted it because the movement was so agile, but now my curiosity is gone. Zen's martial will was pretty good, focused until it could drop the sword I was holding. The training was quite successful, when at first it was my reason for stalling. Not having confidence if Zen is able to master the ability of the field like that.

 

“ my women are getting smarter” my girl.

“ they have a special line, at that time we passed the line when entering Laqoka city. That path is so secret. Full of uranng and steep”

“ secret line.” Very clever. I have never had this suspicion. Maybe this is why they come and go so easily. Their tracks were so clean as they were indeed erased through this secret pathway.

“ yes noble” replied Cila sure.

“ you gave instructions on the existence of the line to Lucien. I want tomorrow my spies can already keep an eye on that path”

“ good noble.”

“ go”

 

Neither Cila nor Lucien seemed to want to linger any longer. They rushed out. There might still be fear if I would change my mind and do something as scary as just now. Seeing those who care about each other sometimes makes me jealous. Their story is not as complicated as my love story. To get back together alone still has to go through many obstacles. Feeling worried whether everything can go back to how it used to be or not.

 

“Zen somehow you're doing now, do you really believe that I killed your father. This longing is getting my chest tight. Stuffy. Feels cramped every day. It is true that we are not destined together. If it is true, what should I do to defy that destiny.

 

****

 

In accordance with my wishes, this morning the existence of a secret path can be found. My spies have information about their movements. Soon I hope the existence of Zen can be obtained.

 

“ the noble. Emperor asks you to enter the imperial palace.” I'm checking a stack of royal reports. The more reports sent the more days. There are strange cases that require a reshuffle of positions. Fortunately, some of my loyal followers still survive. The position of the current government is so important. If not handled properly, then the empress' ascension will be easy to happen.

 

“ I have nothing to talk about with dad” he is still kekeh telling me to let go of Zen, there is no choice but to keep a distance with dad.

“ looks like it's about the punishment for the crown princess. “ ah yes, that woman I almost forgot about the incident. Somehow in prison. Probably already died of fear seeing so many prison rats. Moreover, I put him in the inner prison.

“ I don't care anymore with that woman” continues reading the royal report.

“ but your majesty, if you do not go it is possible that this matter will be taken over by the empress. After all the empress of power in the harem” palace

“ they both now look the same. bullies only”

 

Makes me no choice but to heed my father's request. The matter of the crown princess, even the servants know how severe the punishment should be. Why do I still need to discuss again.