The blooming flower looked like a celestial flower that would be apt for decorating the hair of the celestial maidens who dance around in the celestial pools. That enticing flower made everyone awed.
But for the Dowager, she felt like the flower is mocking her. The one that should not he there; the one that foretells the destruction of her beloved Empire, appeared to be mocking her. Gritting her teeth, she crushed the flower under her foot.
A tear that lingered in her eyes glowing to the light that lit up the sky scattered on her hand that appeared soft like the cream of milk.
"I will stop you... I will..." she muttered as she closed her eyes.
She was asked only one thing by her husband at his dying breath. He pleaded with her to protect the last of the Lukyan line with her everything. She couldn't give her heart to him but she vowed to at least give him his last wish.
And now... Everything is in ruins.
