The Emperor's Prisoner

XI

“ the real master where are we?” Zen asked with our hands still holding on tight. I'm still grateful that they were placed in a black prison, but at least we were in the front cell. If only our cells were getting inward, then all that looks is darkness with all the cell walls are concrete. In the front we occupy this side made of concrete is only on the back side. The other side is hollow iron. So to see between residents can still be done.

 

“ this is a black prison, you won't know of its existence. Only the ones with special rights know about it. Take it easy here there are some peopleku”

“ forgive Zen. Because of us, Mr. En became involved”

“sutt, this is indeed my choice” we continue to strengthen each other. This might be the last day to look at each other.

 

“ noble,,” sounds a whisper. I moved my head, looking for the source of the sound. Because lighting only relies on candle lights makes the quality of the view worse.

“ I brought you water as well as some food,” after quite a while, I could find a prison guard huddled in front of my cell. He is my confidant, there is no doubt of receiving his kindness.

“ I'll see him” my farewell to Zen. With a limp step I walked to the front approaching the guard.

“ only this I can give your majesty” I directly take the water and the parcel.

“ how long have I been here? How is the kingdom?” just ask the question directly.

“ you in hold about 3 days, currently right at midnight. And the kingdom is going through a difficult time. According to reports, the emperor was seriously ill. I hope your majesty can be free and save the kingdom” is quite worrying. I nodded slowly letting her go.

“ this eatlah” back to where it was. Give everything to Zen. He needs more than me.

“ master does not eat?” he looked at me attentively. Her innocent face made me feel guilty.

“ I am not hungry, you eat this child must be hungry” leads to Zen's stomach. Although the weight of the heart Zen finally wanted to eat a fairly limited food. Drinking all the water, I can't imagine her containing a large and for 3 days not eating and drinking. Must have been so torturous. Seeing him spend the meal so makes me relieved and calm.  

“spend” Zen stared at me. She must have felt strange with my blank look. Smiling lightly while stroking his hand.

 

Now I hope that help from my father is also free. His condition must be bad, indeed now is the right time to overthrow the royal throne. The status of the crown prince is unclear and the issue of the rebels must have launched the empress' plans.

 

The worst situation was the news of the emperor's death. I feel like this is gonna happen soon. Not to pray bad things to dad, but the opium potion can no longer be given the antidote. Too long and a lot of opium poison going in my body. Even Lucien couldn't predict how much of it could enter the body. Even my blood is full of opium poison.

 

After finishing the meal, I told Zen to lie down. We are side by side only this bulkhead is the barrier. My body is still so weak that I can even feel a broken bone. I need to be able to endure this pain, not wanting Zen to worry even more about my condition.

 

It may have been running one day after the feeding. Zen looks start to limp, stuffy places and food intake is lacking when containing large like this must have a negative impact on his health.

 

“ Zen used to think after successfully getting revenge, will leave the kingdom. Live free out there. Didn't expect if such wishful thinking was so hard to reach”

“ are you sorry to meet me?” we leaned against each other at the iron glances.

“ absolutely not, in fact Zen has been in love with the master since the beginning of” his face slightly met red. So sweet.

“ I also know, “ smile ignorantly.

“ ini” bracelet relics my mother, I give it to Zen.

 

Zen looked startled and looked at the bracelet in disbelief. Immediately took it from my hands and carefully looked at it.

“ why?” I became confused by Zen's actions.

Zen then pulled one of his sleeves, how shocked I was. There was the same bracelet circling Zen's hand.

“ how can?” my germs.

“ from where did you get this bracelet?” looking at me with a serious look.

“ father gave me, he said this is the bracelet of my late mother, Kahla” waiting for Zen's reaction, he fell silent listening to my explanation.

“ you have it too?” continued

“ as expected. This bracelet is in pairs, this one belongs to my mother. I think they might know each other. Otherwise why do they each keep this bracelet in pairs” I think again, what does this bracelet have to do with Zoya. What might this have to do with the exile of the noble of the mother's family as well as her friends. Dad once said that taking part punished everyone related to the mother case. If it is true what it means to have this bracelet.

“ looks like this bracelet will bring good things. You save these two bracelets.” Zen nodded and did my orders. Now in his hand was the same pair of bracelets.

“ they look so beautiful. Among our mothers must have had a special relationship. Hopefully this can dampen the understanding that there is”, I said while holding a soft hand Zen.

 

“kahla,,” ogled Zen.

“ looks like mom once mentioned that name” he continued. Trying to remember previous events.

“ when is it?” my many.

“ I don't know Zen wasn't sure, then maybe after knowing that I was pregnant with your son. Moments when we returned to the hiding place, mom looked so angry and mentioned the name in a poignant tone” explained Zinia. It happened a few months ago. To mean that if it is true between Zoya and mom must have a relationship.

“ you know sir, for the mother group. They assume that the lord is not the rightful heir of the kingdom. They think that the lord is the usurper of the throne. Weird isn't it?” Pretty interesting. This issue a few times I heard it but I just thought it was the wind then. I don't think this is an ordinary issue. I'd better find out why they're rebelling so badly. Just a light smile I gave to reply to Zen's words.

“ hope this upset can end” my argument.

 

We then dissolve in each other's minds. I'm still wondering what really happened in the past. How can I severely punish my mother and her relatives and friends. What mistake happened at that time. Seeing how regretful my father was knowing the fact that I was Kahla's son further led my analysts that there might be a love triangle between father, mother and other people. That doubt has a big impact in the present, it seems that this is no ordinary matter.

 

Tang, uh,,

the iron sound that woke me up.

There was no one on the outside of the cell, making me curious about the previous iron sound. Soon the corner of my eye found a scroll of paper. I took it, opened it slowly.

‘ wait we’ M

This letter is from Morgan, they must have reached the capital. Based on my analysis after the night watch ends they'll storm the prison. Just before dawn. Such times are indeed the right time where care is loose and some guards must be weak because of drowsiness. I smiled meaningfully after reading the letter. Tear it so that no one knows.