He Cannot Return

In one of the Da Cheng's guest house near the palace, Prince Lu Wei stood up with the help of a cane and headed to the window. The Prince held his stomach as it began to hurt. His forehead began to sweat as the pain intensify. He took a few deep breaths and recovered. Then, he poured himself a cup of tea and looked out the window as he sipped his tea leisurely.

Almost half an hour later, a small bird appeared at the window, chirping happily.

Prince Lu Wei grabbed the bird with one hand and untied the small paper attached to its leg. He set the bird free and read the letter from one of his men. After a while, Prince Lu Wei frowned. It seemed that his father was ill. The Crown Prince of Qian Rong had convinced a few more ministers to join the Crown Prince side and cause more trouble for him back home.

His follower ended the letter with advise that the Prince not to return to Qian Rong for a while for fear that the Crown Prince will do something to harm him.