It was a bustling morning in the streets and marketplace in chenyuan city , The people were excited because the crown prince Li feng and the chief military officer Xu kang just won the battle against a group of rebels who use dark magic to kill and manipulate people.
"Long live the emperor , long live crown prince , long live lord Xu," echoed everywhere as the rode their horses towards the palace to report to the emperor Lion their victory.
The place
The emperor Li was seated at his throne in his refined excellence , the minister we're all waiting in a lined and orderly manner .
"Crown prince and minister Xu arrived " the emperor right hand man Mr pei announced, prince feng enters followed by lord Xu in ther amour they kneel and kowtow to the emperor
"Long live the emperor " the said in unison while on their knees
"You may rise" the emperor Li responded " I have received the message of your victory to which have prepared a welcoming bouquet ,if you have any other request for rewards you can state them minister Xu " he continued
"It is my duty to serve the emperor with my life , I have desires for rewards your magesty " lord Xu replied whilst kneeling
"Ah ah ah" The emperor laughed " very well then I will reward you myself, I decree a marriage betrothal between you only daughter and the crown prince what do you say " he announced
Everyone present was stunned for the knew lord Xu only had one daughter and she was rumored to be ugly because no one has seen her face when she goes out she wears a veil .
The crown prince and was the only one who seemed unfazed by the announcement like it wasn't his marriage betrothal that was announced . Lord Xu was the first to react saying ,
"Thank you , your majesty" he said
" enjoy the banquet " emperor li said and he walked out
"Long live your highness" the court echoed
And they slowly dispersed.
The banquet hall was lively with dancers entertaining the officials , lot of food alcohol and expensive tea leaves
"Congratulations lord Xu ,you are now a member of royal of the family " said the minister of rites lord pei lan
"Congratulations lord Xu " other ministers chimed in while raising their cups to toast to him .
"Thank you thank you everyone " he replied while raising his cup to show appreciation.
He looked at the prince feng nervously from the corner of his eyes and saw him
Sipping the content of his cup elegantly yet nonchalantly .
"Congratulations brother , your years of celibacy has come to an end " said the third prince in a high pitched voice as if afraid others might not hear him him if he wasn't loud enough .
To which he received a glare from prince fend in retort , he shrank in his neck thinking to himself "so scary"
Emitting an elegant aura he stood up gracefully and everyone stiffened then he walked out of the hall with his right hand man Lu wen , everyone relaxed and the banquet continued...