The Emperor's Prisoner

XVIII

I could faintly hear a noise in the front. After letting out all my regrets to father, or now it was more appropriate to call him the late father, Lucien and I decided to hide in the moon palace. Were it not for Lucien's persuasion and coercion we might have been caught by now. This news really made me shocked, I didn't want to leave my father alone. The palace is getting more and more chaotic. Surely the news of my cooperation with the rebels continued to be echoed. Maybe this is the reason why my father's death has not been reported out. Because now is not the right time.   

 

“ noble we should go upstairs, the guards started down this palace”  

According to Lucien's request we went up to the roof of the palace. I can't think, my father's death hit me so hard. From here I could see the night sky so thick. No light, it might rain soon. I don't know how long until the guard is gone, I'm still staring at the sky.

 

“ guard is gone, we can go down”

 

Right on the bed I was lying down, Lucien was out of nowhere. I was silent without closing my eyes. All of my shadows were increasingly reflected when my eyes were closed, so I decided not to close my eyes at this time. Even though my body feels tired, it cannot tempt me to sleep.

 

Morning has come, but the sun is still not visible. Overcast overnight, rain covered the morning sky. The atmosphere became so quiet.

I walked over shuffled towards the copy of the file that Dad gave me earlier.

 

“ noble I have prepared food, let's eat”

Midway through Lucien's entrance, since last night he's been invisible. Now in wet clothes brought me food. I just glanced at him briefly and proceeded to pick up the file.

 

After I found him I took him to Lucien's place. He had arranged some kind of food on the table.

“ what is noble?”

“ this ..from dad. “

 

Lucien took it and opened it. Indeed I want Lucien to carry the file. It's very worrying that if it's on me, the empress will be easier to take it.

 

“ this is the decree of the emperor, here is evidence of the empress' crimes, how can it be?”

“ I don't know, it looks like dad has prepared everything”

“ then we can use it now”

“ precisely because the current situation is still chaotic, this should not anyone know”

“ but why, with this we can reverse the state of”

“ no, before the rumors about my cooperation with the rebels disappeared. Then the former cannot be used. We have to use it at the right time.”

“ I don't understand”

“ stop, you keep that. And leave here soon. Let me do the rest”

“ no , no. I will always be beside your Excellency”

“ don't whine, just follow my orders. After you leave, keep the group safe. Wait for a message from me you can come out”

“ the noble has what plan?”

“ you don't need to know,”

 

Finally after a long debate, Lucien was willing to do my bidding. Although he was actually heavy leaving me alone. Yes, I can understand his will. But no, now it is the culmination of all the problems. As long as Zen is safe there is nothing else I am worried about.

 

“ we meet again another time” I say it as my farewell kaliamt.

“ the noble must return, we will wait” Lucien hugged me tightly.

 

 

It's getting late, wait till tomorrow. Maybe care is a little slow. I have to go back into the imperial palace. Obviously if this is not the right time according to the empress, then this time will be more appropriate to take advantage of the situation. The death of the emperor is still hidden, however I must make this known and spread.

 

The morning had arrived, I was ready empty-handed, walking slowly towards the imperial palace. Relaxedly enjoying the view of the kingdom that I rarely married before.

 

Seeing my presence some guards had already started gathering, they looked rash and did not expect to see me right in the middle of the empire. They must be wondering where I came from, and why it was so easy to enter.

 

Right in front of the imperial palace I stopped, a row of guards swiftly closing the entrance. I laughed briefly they were so afraid of facing an empty-handed man like me.

 

“ tell the emperor that I want to meet him.” Shouted loudly. My goal is this. I saw one of them running away from the palace, definitely heading to the empress' palace I could guess easily.

“ what are you guys doing, quickly catch that rebel” not long the woman I was waiting for came. With her disbelieving face she walked arrogantly closer to the guards.

 

“ calm down your majesty consort, I will accept all my punishment. But let me meet with emperor”, I replied slowly.

 

The guards came to a standstill, they were waiting for a decision from the empress.

“ do not disturb the emperor. You know because of this problem the emperor's health kept declining. Soon redeem all your mistakes” words are so crafty, whether it should be how long he will hide the death of the emperor.

“ I just want to see my father,” I have to play this role well.

 

The empress was suddenly silent, as if she had started to read the true plan of my actions. But in such a doubtful look. He would not believe me if I had known of my father's death.

“ what exactly do you want?” that question sounds like a joke to me.

“ I've said clearly, I want to see my father.”

 

The Empress laughed disdainfully.

“ I think who you are, only a bunch of rebels dare to meet the emperor”

“ have you forgotten, I am the crown prince. The case of rebellion can never be proven. You're just using your baseless assumptions”  

“ dare you speak ?”

“ why don't I dare? “ empress laughs offingly.

“ no chance for you to see your beloved father.” Whisper to me.

 

I knew he was trying to lure me, but it was wrong. He even gave me his gap.

 

“ what did you say, dad is dead?” I harden my words. Now the guards looked at each other. They must have heard my words clearly. The empress's face turned pias, a look of fear began to be seen.

 

“ ti, no. What are you talking about? Your words contain evil. Soon lock him” the guard is getting closer.

“ are you stupid. If indeed the emperor is still alive now let me see the emperor. “ their steps come to a halt.

“ you guys listen more to this rebel. Immediately catch, or you will also be punished”