'Amm De could not believe it. If he was one of the two- the left or right general- he could take the news
but very slowly. But not the general himself! Not the fifth prince!'
'He slammed his hand hard at the table
cracks could be seen on it
even he did not train his martial arts nowadays
he was still an excellent man in his youth.'
'"Y-you...did you scheme at me?!!"'
'Ren Shou just smirked. It didn't matter his opinion anyway.'
'"Why would I? Why would I scheme at you? Is there any reason for me to stoop low and scheme at you?" Ren Shou said with cold eyes.'
'Amm De stopped breathing. His eyes were wide. He could not help but remember the bitter years that passed when he was assisting the current emperor to his throne. And the big mistake he had that gave him heavy shackles that he was wearing until now. Seeing this man
reminding him of those bitter memories.'
'"Even you scheme at me or not
I will not let you marry my daughter! Shadow guards!" Again
those black-clothed men appeared.'
'Ren Shou was silently sipping at his tea. He did not even care he was surrounded by these men. After sipping
he chuckled.'
'"So you cannot wait to assassinate me in some desolate place with a perfect time. Now
you want to implicate your household. Tell me
did uncle emperor really cannot wait?" Ren Shou stands up. He had no sword with him. Before they let him enter
many servants check him and put out his belongings. But it did not matter. There are many weapons in this room that he could use.'
'"Do you really think that by having these twenty men who are only slightly average than normal can harm me?" He stepped forward to Amm De. The twenty men surrounded him in close proximity. Ren Shou just smiled coldly at them.'
'"I don't mind to taint your floors with blood. However
would Lady Li be happy after our exercise? My future wife will scold me for bullying his father."'
'Amm De's jaw tightened. He was right. This general in front of him could protect himself even against hundreds of men.'
'"What do you want? If you want revenge to what happened to your father years ago
then harm me! Not my family! Not my daughter!"'
'Ren Shou got pissed. He did not like to think that he would bring harm to the girl. The moment he saw the girl there was a feeling from his heart deepest from his soul to protect her and never leave her. If not
he would not do something crazy like finding the girl. It was just... A feeling...a feeling that he lost something important without finding the girl.'
'"Hmph...why would I hurt her?She's not part of this. But since you are his father
I'll give you mercy. If you pledge your loyalty to me and exposed the current emperor's crime against my father and the scheme of the empress and emperor to execute my mother
I'll promise you I will not destroy the De residence. You will retire and pay for your crimes by exiling you to the north."'
'This mercy was very hard for him to give. He hated this man. His father trusted this man
but in the end
this man betrayed his father and side to that despicable man! But he would give him a chance. Since he was the father of his future wife.'
'Amm De was dumbfounded. He knew his sins could only be paid by his life and his family's lives. But this young man
who was the mixture of his former friend that he betrayed and the kind consort whom they schemed against
unexpectedly gave him this kind of mercy after he implicated him with so much pain.'
'He might not be the prime integrator of the scheme in the past
but he still participate
that was his mistake. But he was a man who had deepest respect and promise an oath to that old man. That he would protect and stay at his heir
his son's side no matter what happened in the future. Hence
he was loyal to his son
the current emperor. Until now
his promised to that old man still rooted in his heart. He could not break it. He could not betray his son.'
'"I-I can't..." Amm De said dejectedly.'
'The emperor was a good man...at first. But when the former emperor
his father
the old man
died
he became restless. The emperor became suspicious of everything
even to his own younger brother.'
'The emperor's younger brother
Ren Shou's father
was currently the general at that time. He was like his son
unmatched on the battlefield. Because of his prowess
he gained a lot of respect and good reputation from people. Every time he reported to the palace
he always brought good news
success of protecting their land and the success of conquering another land. And all of it
made the emperor doubt his younger brother more.'
'Amm De closed his eyes at the same time shutting the memories that want to resurface. He was ashamed of what he did before. But he was already walking on the wrong path
he just need to continue even with the heaviness of every step.'
'"You can't?" The surroundings got darker and the pressure was heavier.'
'"Are you saying you did not repent of what you've done before? Are you still siding the emperor?" Every question
Ren Shou took a step forward toward Amm De.'
'Green veins bulged on Ren Shou's forehead
he was clenching his hands that blood poured out. However
he did not notice this. He just wanted to snap this man's neck. He was so angry. How could they...how could they not repent! Nor ask forgiveness! Shameless! So shameless!'
'When he was about to reach out his hands to the man's neck
the twenty men jumped at him
however
he was fast. In one swift
the nearby shadow guard got knocked off and his sword was stolen away by Ren Shou. He then swung the sword around
blood spattered and open wound could bee seen in every shadow guard's chest. The shadow guards took a step back out of shock. In just a second....all of them got wounded.'
'Good thing no one died. But Ren Shou raised the sword and pointed it towards Amm De. His hands were trembling because of anger. But he knew it was not yet the time. Besides
there was someone listening to their conversation for a while. He put down his sword and stared hard at the startled Amm De.'
'"For the sake of Li Amm
I'll give you time until the banquet. If your answer is not satisfying. I'll make sure your household would have no home to return to." He then strode off.'
'Amm De stared dumbly at the door where the young man had gone to . This general was so powerful...could he complete the mission? No
the question is
how should he report this to the emperor?'
'****'
'Li amm was pressing her ears hard to the door. Every bit of the conversation in the room
she tried to caught up. Some were clear some were vague.'
'After hearing some time
the revelation of Ren Shou and the mystery of her father's involvement make Li Amm excited.'
''Oh my...I should not be surprised. This is the ancient era after all. Scheming is usual. But this... Between the general and my father! Oh not only that! If the general and me was in love and the general wants revenge against my father
then love comes in the way! Really! Did I really not transmigrated in the novel where I'm the female lead? Oh what to do...what to do....what will father will do? More importantly
what general Ren would do?!Oh me too! I'm involved! How should I act?''
'Li amm put her hands in her grinning face.'
''Gosh I'm so excited!''
'Li amm considered herself as a bystander only. Like an audience waiting for the next performance.'
'Suddenly the door opened and since she was leaning on the door her figure crashed to the person who opened the door.'
'Li Amm's eyes went wide when she saw Ren Shou there.'
''Did he caught me eavesdropping to them?''
'Then quickly she stands up and smiled.'
'"I...." 'What?? What should I say?''
'"I miss you " 'What the heck
why did I say that? That's cheesy! I need a reason!''
'"And I--" she continued. 'A reason!''
'"I was thirsty." 'A plausible reason!''
'"And I miss you--" 'Why I'm going in circles here!''
'"And I got hungry." 'I think I should shut up.''
'So Li amm shut up with a smile. Oh don't blame her. It was her first time she was caught eavesdropping
for her it was the same as peeping someone in their bath. Besides she was a good girl last lifetime.'
'Ren Shou stared at Li Am. Examining her reaction. Did she got shocked from earlier? Maybe
that's the reason why she was muddle-headed. Since he was going to spend his life with her
there's no need to hide this from her. Better she knows it before they got married.'
'"Everything you heard earlier
is true. Ask your father if your not convince. But remember this
since I met you
this is the first time I knew you are his daughter. If I knew--" he trailed off. If he knew what he would do? Not pursue the girl? He did not know the answer. But he knew that if he did not find her
it would make his mind unease. So he concluded that it was better that he found her.'
'Li Amm just raised her hands. Truthfully
even she was excited with all this drama
it has nothing to do with her. Really
she just came into this world for one purpose. To find her regrets. Since she did not know what it was exactly
she must do trial and error. This drama
let it evolve in its own world. She would act if this hinders her plans and goals.'
'Besides
she thought that this Ren Shou was not really bad. He would not kill her father. She was sure of that. Why did she say so? Just a hunch.'
'"Its OK. I believe you. But no matter what your problem with my father has nothing to do with me
right? You will not exact your revenge on me
right?" Li Amm asked. It's not going to be cliché right? She was worried she would wake up in her marriage days being choke in her sleep. That would be embarrassing in front of Jack and Jill'
'"No. It has nothing to do with you. Did you not listened earlier?"'
'"Oh. I can't quite hear it. Your voice was low--" 'ohh did I just sell myself?''
'Li Amm put her hands in her mouth to stop it from saying anymore. Her eyes were a bit wide. Like a rabbit who got caught.'
'Ren Shou could not help but laugh. His future wangfei was so cute. His heaviness and frown was gone. Really
he felt warm and comfortable around her. He caressed her head gently and said.'
'"I'll be going now
let's meet again at my welcome banquet. I will send my servant later to deliver the invitation letter." After saying that he walked away and not even glance at his in-laws.'
'Coughed coughed coughed'
'Li Amm turned her gaze towards the room. Bloods on the floor
the twenty men were tending to their wounds.'
'Li Amm was shocked. Something big happened here that turned out like this? But I did not hear any thrashing.'
'Li Amm walked to her father and check if he suffered from any wounds. After confirming that he was safe
Li Amm asked.'
'"What happened?"'
'Her father looked at her. With so much sorrow in his eyes.'
''Oh forget about that...maybe I will interrogate this man in another day..''
'And like that
she did not get any answer after a few more days.'
'Amm De could not believe it. If he was one of the two- the left or right general- he could take the news
but very slowly. But not the general himself! Not the fifth prince!'
'He slammed his hand hard at the table
cracks could be seen on it
even he did not train his martial arts nowadays
he was still an excellent man in his youth.'
'"Y-you...did you scheme at me?!!"'
'Ren Shou just smirked. It didn't matter his opinion anyway.'
'"Why would I? Why would I scheme at you? Is there any reason for me to stoop low and scheme at you?" Ren Shou said with cold eyes.'
'Amm De stopped breathing. His eyes were wide. He could not help but remember the bitter years that passed when he was assisting the current emperor to his throne. And the big mistake he had that gave him heavy shackles that he was wearing until now. Seeing this man
reminding him of those bitter memories.'
'"Even you scheme at me or not
I will not let you marry my daughter! Shadow guards!" Again
those black-clothed men appeared.'
'Ren Shou was silently sipping at his tea. He did not even care he was surrounded by these men. After sipping
he chuckled.'
'"So you cannot wait to assassinate me in some desolate place with a perfect time. Now
you want to implicate your household. Tell me
did uncle emperor really cannot wait?" Ren Shou stands up. He had no sword with him. Before they let him enter
many servants check him and put out his belongings. But it did not matter. There are many weapons in this room that he could use.'
'"Do you really think that by having these twenty men who are only slightly average than normal can harm me?" He stepped forward to Amm De. The twenty men surrounded him in close proximity. Ren Shou just smiled coldly at them.'
'"I don't mind to taint your floors with blood. However
would Lady Li be happy after our exercise? My future wife will scold me for bullying his father."'
'Amm De's jaw tightened. He was right. This general in front of him could protect himself even against hundreds of men.'
'"What do you want? If you want revenge to what happened to your father years ago
then harm me! Not my family! Not my daughter!"'
'Ren Shou got pissed. He did not like to think that he would bring harm to the girl. The moment he saw the girl there was a feeling from his heart deepest from his soul to protect her and never leave her. If not
he would not do something crazy like finding the girl. It was just... A feeling...a feeling that he lost something important without finding the girl.'
'"Hmph...why would I hurt her?She's not part of this. But since you are his father
I'll give you mercy. If you pledge your loyalty to me and exposed the current emperor's crime against my father and the scheme of the empress and emperor to execute my mother
I'll promise you I will not destroy the De residence. You will retire and pay for your crimes by exiling you to the north."'
'This mercy was very hard for him to give. He hated this man. His father trusted this man
but in the end
this man betrayed his father and side to that despicable man! But he would give him a chance. Since he was the father of his future wife.'
'Amm De was dumbfounded. He knew his sins could only be paid by his life and his family's lives. But this young man
who was the mixture of his former friend that he betrayed and the kind consort whom they schemed against
unexpectedly gave him this kind of mercy after he implicated him with so much pain.'
'He might not be the prime integrator of the scheme in the past
but he still participate
that was his mistake. But he was a man who had deepest respect and promise an oath to that old man. That he would protect and stay at his heir
his son's side no matter what happened in the future. Hence
he was loyal to his son
the current emperor. Until now
his promised to that old man still rooted in his heart. He could not break it. He could not betray his son.'
'"I-I can't..." Amm De said dejectedly.'
'The emperor was a good man...at first. But when the former emperor
his father
the old man
died
he became restless. The emperor became suspicious of everything
even to his own younger brother.'
'The emperor's younger brother
Ren Shou's father
was currently the general at that time. He was like his son
unmatched on the battlefield. Because of his prowess
he gained a lot of respect and good reputation from people. Every time he reported to the palace
he always brought good news
success of protecting their land and the success of conquering another land. And all of it
made the emperor doubt his younger brother more.'
'Amm De closed his eyes at the same time shutting the memories that want to resurface. He was ashamed of what he did before. But he was already walking on the wrong path
he just need to continue even with the heaviness of every step.'
'"You can't?" The surroundings got darker and the pressure was heavier.'
'"Are you saying you did not repent of what you've done before? Are you still siding the emperor?" Every question
Ren Shou took a step forward toward Amm De.'
'Green veins bulged on Ren Shou's forehead
he was clenching his hands that blood poured out. However
he did not notice this. He just wanted to snap this man's neck. He was so angry. How could they...how could they not repent! Nor ask forgiveness! Shameless! So shameless!'
'When he was about to reach out his hands to the man's neck
the twenty men jumped at him
however
he was fast. In one swift
the nearby shadow guard got knocked off and his sword was stolen away by Ren Shou. He then swung the sword around
blood spattered and open wound could bee seen in every shadow guard's chest. The shadow guards took a step back out of shock. In just a second....all of them got wounded.'
'Good thing no one died. But Ren Shou raised the sword and pointed it towards Amm De. His hands were trembling because of anger. But he knew it was not yet the time. Besides
there was someone listening to their conversation for a while. He put down his sword and stared hard at the startled Amm De.'
'"For the sake of Li Amm
I'll give you time until the banquet. If your answer is not satisfying. I'll make sure your household would have no home to return to." He then strode off.'
'Amm De stared dumbly at the door where the young man had gone to . This general was so powerful...could he complete the mission? No
the question is
how should he report this to the emperor?'
'****'
'Li amm was pressing her ears hard to the door. Every bit of the conversation in the room
she tried to caught up. Some were clear some were vague.'
'After hearing some time
the revelation of Ren Shou and the mystery of her father's involvement make Li Amm excited.'
''Oh my...I should not be surprised. This is the ancient era after all. Scheming is usual. But this... Between the general and my father! Oh not only that! If the general and me was in love and the general wants revenge against my father
then love comes in the way! Really! Did I really not transmigrated in the novel where I'm the female lead? Oh what to do...what to do....what will father will do? More importantly
what general Ren would do?!Oh me too! I'm involved! How should I act?''
'Li amm put her hands in her grinning face.'
''Gosh I'm so excited!''
'Li amm considered herself as a bystander only. Like an audience waiting for the next performance.'
'Suddenly the door opened and since she was leaning on the door her figure crashed to the person who opened the door.'
'Li Amm's eyes went wide when she saw Ren Shou there.'
''Did he caught me eavesdropping to them?''
'Then quickly she stands up and smiled.'
'"I...." 'What?? What should I say?''
'"I miss you " 'What the heck
why did I say that? That's cheesy! I need a reason!''
'"And I--" she continued. 'A reason!''
'"I was thirsty." 'A plausible reason!''
'"And I miss you--" 'Why I'm going in circles here!''
'"And I got hungry." 'I think I should shut up.''
'So Li amm shut up with a smile. Oh don't blame her. It was her first time she was caught eavesdropping
for her it was the same as peeping someone in their bath. Besides she was a good girl last lifetime.'
'Ren Shou stared at Li Am. Examining her reaction. Did she got shocked from earlier? Maybe
that's the reason why she was muddle-headed. Since he was going to spend his life with her
there's no need to hide this from her. Better she knows it before they got married.'
'"Everything you heard earlier
is true. Ask your father if your not convince. But remember this
since I met you
this is the first time I knew you are his daughter. If I knew--" he trailed off. If he knew what he would do? Not pursue the girl? He did not know the answer. But he knew that if he did not find her
it would make his mind unease. So he concluded that it was better that he found her.'
'Li Amm just raised her hands. Truthfully
even she was excited with all this drama
it has nothing to do with her. Really
she just came into this world for one purpose. To find her regrets. Since she did not know what it was exactly
she must do trial and error. This drama
let it evolve in its own world. She would act if this hinders her plans and goals.'
'Besides
she thought that this Ren Shou was not really bad. He would not kill her father. She was sure of that. Why did she say so? Just a hunch.'
'"Its OK. I believe you. But no matter what your problem with my father has nothing to do with me
right? You will not exact your revenge on me
right?" Li Amm asked. It's not going to be cliché right? She was worried she would wake up in her marriage days being choke in her sleep. That would be embarrassing in front of Jack and Jill'
'"No. It has nothing to do with you. Did you not listened earlier?"'
'"Oh. I can't quite hear it. Your voice was low--" 'ohh did I just sell myself?''
'Li Amm put her hands in her mouth to stop it from saying anymore. Her eyes were a bit wide. Like a rabbit who got caught.'
'Ren Shou could not help but laugh. His future wangfei was so cute. His heaviness and frown was gone. Really
he felt warm and comfortable around her. He caressed her head gently and said.'
'"I'll be going now
let's meet again at my welcome banquet. I will send my servant later to deliver the invitation letter." After saying that he walked away and not even glance at his in-laws.'
'Coughed coughed coughed'
'Li Amm turned her gaze towards the room. Bloods on the floor
the twenty men were tending to their wounds.'
'Li Amm was shocked. Something big happened here that turned out like this? But I did not hear any thrashing.'
'Li Amm walked to her father and check if he suffered from any wounds. After confirming that he was safe
Li Amm asked.'
'"What happened?"'
'Her father looked at her. With so much sorrow in his eyes.'
''Oh forget about that...maybe I will interrogate this man in another day..''
'And like that
she did not get any answer after a few more days.'