Guan's P.O.V***
"Wait a minute", I said, trying to push him away.
"Why? saving yourself? For that person?", He asked, biting my shoulder.
"No! Stay Away!", I pushed him away with the only strength I had, " I like women!", I screamed at his ears.
"Hmm..", He said, staring at me.
"Please let me go! I need to deliver this potion!", I began pleading, Though I am full of pride, My mother told me, if there were any times where I had to beg, I must do it, because me begging won't determine my worth, just showing some empty feelings.
"Alright, If you kiss me... I shall let you go. I won't tell anyone of your little robbery.", He said, sitting and still holding my hand.
So, I should huh? I always thought to give it first to my girl, but, It doesn't matter, I need to hurry.
"Ok. I will do it.", I said, coming closer to him, I held his face and gave a kiss on his cheek.
He turned red, his grip loosened and before he could say anything, I ran out, but I was stopped by him.
"You said you would let me go!", I said.
"Yes, of course, but you're not planning to go out like that right?", He asked.
I looked over myself, I really looked weird. My upper half was totally exposed.
"Yea... I need clothes.", I mumbled looking all around.
"Take this.", He said, placing a coat over me and completely covering me.
"Thank you! I will return it.", I said
"You better do it yourself, I will be waiting.", He said as he sat back and drank wine.
I ran out, and went to the Red Lake. I was overjoyed, It was a success! I changed and came to Milady's courtyard.
It was almost dawn, I went and gave Milady, the potion. She drank it and asked me to take care of the Madam and give her a sleeping potion too. The maids came in but Milady was already asleep.
I, as a trainee soldier, heard rumors about it, the sleeping willow potion, it is a rare potion, it is made of a super rare flower found only in the Tang Empire, an Empire equal to us in power and is in war with us.
The potion, was supposed to send the person into a death-like sleep, till 12 hours or so, during this time, the breathing and pulse of the person becomes so slow, no doctor can identify it to be a living person's pulse. The reason it became classified as an important potion is not due to this, but, its rejuvenation capacity, during the sleep, the body functions are developed, it can cure almost all diseases.
Even if the one who took the potion was on his deathbed, it was revive him. It was rare as only two people in the world, know how to make the potion, The Chancellor of the Tang Empire, and the third prince of the Tang Empire.
Everything went according to plan, Just as how Milady told, the fact that she was diagnosed dead wasn't revealed yet. I gave the potion to Xin Xin, and the instructions from the Miss. She understood and went according to plan.
By the time, it was noon, The Madam entered to palace, to meet the Emperor, and Milady was pronounced dead. The coffin was brought, and people swarmed over. I looked over at the city gates, there was no sign of a horse nor a party... Did the message not reach the General?
In far, the troops of the Marquis were disguised as normal people and had surrounded the whole place. Peng made his dramatic entry while crying and wailing for Jia Li, slipping in a few words like child, our kid... These were enough for the People to gossip.
Soon, a person, came with a message, and bloodied dress, claiming the first master was no more. All were shocked. It was just a matter of time. In the palace, It was the same. The Palace was in chaos, as the Madam fell dead.
The rumors and all took an hour to reach the officials ears. They had already put forward the suggestion for the removal of the position of General. The whole scholars and officials turned against the Lei General.
I looked at the coffin from afar, I noticed, her hand moved slightly, giving the hint of attack. The General was nowhere in sight. I had no choice. But to signal all guards.