"Dong He, will you let hatred blind you?"
My master reminded me. He knew I had a grudge against Madam Yu. Lady Xiao was carrying a child inside her and that witch caused her miscarriage.
The man who has given me a new life, wants me to choose. To give mercy to a woman who killed my mother and sister or decide to ignore my brother's plea.
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I couldn't decide what option is right and fair so I went to the mountains where my mother and sister is buried. The weather was unusual. Though the season is spring, the breeze is warm and the sun is barely visible.
The red flowers that might have took the interest of the person below it. Xie Yun's tomb is right beside my sister's.
I sat down near her tomb. The grass was sharp and pierced my bottom. 'Ouch.'
I talked to my mother. Seeking her guidance in which path is right for justice. I don't want to ignore my brother because he treated me so well but his mother destroyed our lives.
'She killed you, Ling'er and master's child. Caused father and brother to hate me.' The amount of her sins is unbearable for heaven and hell might accept her with open arms.
Dong Heng is filial to his parents and becomes paranoid to whoever he has no trust on. Yu Lifen takes the advantage and successfully brainwashed her son. I feel sorry for him as he is a pawn in her chessboard.
A month later, the Western King issued an order to arrest Yu Lifen. The person who gave the evidence was me. The people she offended had the last laughs and the others who were against their will was relieved.
Of why and when I did that, Master gave me a mission. I haven't thought about it whether he gave a chance for revenge or something else.
In order to gather the evidence, I asked the enemies of Madam Yu and they gave me reliable information. Though some of them were reluctant.
During that day, His Highness gave me the job of arresting the sinner. I knew I would see my brother and father but we have severed our ties long ago.
Master and his family is my own family. They are now included in my past that I don't want to go back.
By the time I went to the Dong Residence, they were already prepared for what is going to happen. Dong Heng approached me. Before I could talk, he fell down with his knees.
"I beg you, Master Dong He."
His eyes were keeping tears. His voice was hoarse though mature, his body is fit and the face is slim. Who the hell are you? My brother was adorable with his chubby appearance.
"Even if you beg to His Highness, he will never spare a criminal who has comitted murder, fraud and treason. Can you deny the accusations with solid evidence?"
He shut his mouth and released his clenched fists. Silent and gritting his teeth, I reminded them that I am not their family as we have severed our family ties.
After two weeks, I asked my Master whether I have done the right thing. Though focused with reading a book, he replied.
"It was not the right option at most. Your mother would've stopped you because you've done the similar thing she have done to your family."
The thought of my similarities with her disgusted me. I stole what is important to her, family. This was a trial that Master planned for me. A trial to forgive and have mercy on others.