"Su Ying, I am sure your second brother didn't really mean it. Okay, come and have some braised pork." Jiu Bao said giving her sister some of her food.
Su Ying smiled as she eat the food happy with herself. Her sister was surely so good to her. Meanwhile the others watched as Su Ying ate exchanging glances at each other.
"Such a baby" Huiqing said watching as Su Ying made faces at her. Jiu Bao and Xie Bai glanced at each other before looking at Su Ying.
Fengge stood in front of his father waiting as the heavenly king said nothing. As usual this meant trouble. Was this because he had arrived late for the assembly for those mortals? The heavenly king finally dropped his scroll making Fengge stand straight.
"Father, I have an explanation." Fengge started.
"I don't want to hear it. Seems like the Seven Lightening Formation is no longer working on you. That must be the reason why you have even more audacious" The heavenly king said.
"I dare not father" Fengge said kneeling down immediately.
Luckily for Fengge, the god of war entered the room. The god of war was his godfather.
"Is there something happening? Greetings heavenly king" The god of war said as his eyes darted to Fengge who was kneeling down.
"God of war. You are here" The heavenly king said
"Did the crown prince do something?" The god of war asked using one hand to lift Fengge from the ground.
"Nothing godfather. Actually I almost arrived late for the assembly. I was trying to beg father to forgive me." Fengge said.
"Really?" The god of war asked not buying Fengge's excuse.
He knew the heavenly king was manipulative and very sly. It was truly a wonder how he became the heavenly king. The late heavenly king was an angel, pure hearted and kind just like every heavenly king should be. But the heavenly king was nothing like his father, hating his own brother's son. Fengge was his god child and there is no way he was going to allow the heavenly king bully him.
"The crown prince is very meticulous and kind hearted. He must have wanted to stay longer in the dark realm to take care of the prince of the dark realm. He did get hurt trying to protect the crown prince." The god of war said smiling as he saw the heavenly king become agitated.
"God of war, you are right. Fengge you must be very lucky. Your god father treats you very well" The heavenly king said forcing a smile.
"The late heavenly queen left the crown prince in my care. It is only right for me to honor her last wish. I will protect the crown prince with my life and will not allow anybody whoever they may be to harm him" The god of war said looking straight into the heavenly king's eyes.
"Father, they are other matters that require my attention. I shall take my leave now" Fengge said trying to avoid a confrontation between his father and godfather.
"You may leave. I also have other matters to do." The heavenly king said tapping the books on his table.
Just as he was about to leave, Fengge dragged his god father's hand leaving with him. Reaching the door, they ran into the god of fire.
"Greetings third uncle" Fengge said.
"Greetings god of fire." The god of war said.
"Just by entering inside, I can feel the amount of fire burning here. Did you annoy your father?" The god of fire asked.
"Royal father is angry because I arrived late at the assembly. I came to beg his forgiveness" Fengge said.
"Don't worry about it. Leave quickly" The god of fire said.
The temperature of the room changed making the heavenly king look up. Normally, the got of fire never came without the god of ice. This was because the god of fire was his brother. His junior brother making his flame extremely powerful.
"You are here again" The heavenly king said dryly.
"No need to be sarcastic. Can't I come to see my big brother who is the mighty heavenly king?" The god of fire said sitting down.
The heavenly king looked up and saw his junior brother stack his two legs on the armrest. He was about to reprimand his brother when he stopped himself. Although his brother looked playful and full of energy, he easily got angry and he wasn't in the mood to start smooth talking the last baby of the royal family.
"Say it. What do you want?" The heavenly king asked.
"You know me so well. I came here to remind you that Fengge's birthday in a few days. You didn't forget did you?" The god of fire asked.
"No I didn't. I am sure they are preparing for it" The heavenly king said coldly
"I know how hard it is whenever Fengge's birthday comes. Its because of the late heavenly queen right?" The god of fire asked.
"You don't know how happy I was when I heard that she was pregnant. The heavenly realm waited patiently for years. For a crown prince. You know that only a boy can be a crown prince and all the concubines couldn't get pregnant. Only to find out that he wasn't my son. I curse that day he was born" The heavenly king said.
"I believe that evil brings karma. You'd should have expected it after what you did." The god of fire said.
"Don't interfere. You said you wouldn't interfere so you better not." The heavenly king warned.
"Don't bother. I already said I won't. Okay, I am done. I will let your conscience do the rest." The god of fire said
"Stupid." The heavenly king murmured.
"And wait. I almost forgot. The heavenly realm purity festival is coming up. You better start thinking about what to do starting from now. Just like you have always done because you and I both know you can't yeild the crystal core. No. You don't even know where the crystal core is." The god of fire said laughing as he left.
"Aaaarrhhhh!" The heavenly king shouted angrily as he threw all the scrolls away.
Fengge walked slowly as his godfather stomped his way into his room. Once again, he had made his father angry with him even though it had not been his intention.
"Godfather, I think father is really angry with you now. What if he sends you into a dangerous place?" Fengge asked.
"I have been fighting on the battle for many years. There is no beast I have not fought in the three realm. This is to bring fame and reputation to the heavenly realm! I have no regrets" The god of war said
"I just feel as if its my fault. I don't want my father to pick on you because of me" Fengge said.
"You have a heart of gold. Just like the late heavenly queen. Don't worry about me. I am not just a celestial your father can bully. Don't you worry" The god of war said talking Fengge's shoulders.
"What happened? Did the heavenly king try to bully you?" The ice god said.
"I just made father angry by coming late for the assembly. Ice god, please don't interfere further" Fengge said and was immediately hit by the god of war.
"Ouch!" Fengge yelled holding his head.
"How dare you talk to your uncle that way? Do you want to die by my hand?" The god of war asked.
"I didn't mean it the way you think uncle. Father is already mad at you because of me. I am blessed and have many people to guide and support me. I am very grateful. So I don't want to endanger any of you." Fengge said innocently
"I am the heavenly king's senior brother. I am not afraid of him so take care of yourself instead. I have been looking for you to do this" The ice god said hitting Fengge on the same spot the god of war did.
"Ouch!" Fengge yelled again.
"You are so foolish! How could really accept to go the dark realm when your father asked you? Don't always be so stupid. Or else, your late mother will be crying from her grave" The ice god said.
The god of war smiled happily as he watched the god of ice scold his son. Although many celestials had sided with the heavenly king after he stole it from his brother, the higher celestials still supported the god of ice and even pitied him. He had lost everything. The love of his life and even his son. The god of war sighed. One day, karma would surely make the heavenly king pay for his decisions.
Jiayi stood up happily as she heard the news.
"What? The crown prince's birthday is in a few days?" Jiayi asked as she smiled.
"Yes princess." Her maid answered happy to see her mistress so excited.
"Make sure you prepare everything. I want to be the most prettiest girl there" Jiayi said.
"Your Highness is known for your stunning beauty and magnificent aura. You will surely be the most stunning person there" Her maid answered.
"I want the heavenly king to notice me." Jiayi said dabbing some cream on her hand.
"The king? Have we changed tactics now? How come you are after the heavenly king now?" Her maid asked.
"Shut up! Shut up!" Jiayi shouted.
Xiaowen fell to her knees as she heard her mistress shout. Her powers must be acting up again. She wanted to go and get help but don't dare to. Her mistress hated whenever she sold her out. The only problem is that she might end up dead this time.
Jiayi inhaled as she turned around. It was almost as if she was high on something and was losing her mind. Her whole body seemed to be getting more energetic and she loved it. Turning to her maid, her anger suddenly arose. Using her powers, she formed a sword behind her back as she approached Xiaowen.