Something is missing
The entire court were like chicken less head furiously moving there lips infront of the emperor giving a big headache. The reason was the information of all the envoys arrival within four days.
Though they couldn't find fault for not having updates much earlier but still for all the envoys to be under their radar and receiving the news on the same day was out of the box.
It was strange and suspicious but if one were to think wisely not a rare thing. For their protection from inner and outer enemy's the information of envoys had always been tight.
They also felt it was a blow to their pride for failing them to keep an eye on them. Thus with one side pushing the blame on to eldest prince for not having prepared enough while other furiously defending him was the main issue of discussion.
Emperor who was already under the stress from the news of Yusheng soon stepping on his land finally slams his tea cup to silence the court. His face dark and entire body bubbling with anger he furiously reprimands them.
"Stop shouting like shrews...in the fish market..Zhen is starting to doubt on your capabilities as courtiers...the matter has long past for to discuss on how and who...focus your pig brains on completing the preparation that is yet to complete...Zhen warns you all if there is some mishap and plans on your hole then it will be extermination of entire clan..
Lord of the valley herself has decided to come...it isn't just a matter of four countries...think when was the last time when the lord of the valley stepped on person on foreign lands...to have her favor is not something light...with princess Leiran already being fool and stupid do you all want to repeat the same thing...
Last time Zhen had to sacrifice an entire iron ore to appease her...do you think the matter can be brushed of lightly if she were to be offended in our land... not to forget that Pei Jin is already a difficult person with scheming mind...you all howling here than focusing on the task at hand...are you upset about living or what...
Now...as we know that where they are and when they will be here have everyone informed of the matter...to show our sincerity Zhen shall personally welcome lord of the valley at the capital gates...until the end of this meet princess Leiran is to remain under house arrest... huajin should look in its best festive mood...end of court..."
With the emperor raging and roaring like a tiger everyone were shaking like leaves from wind. None dared to open their mouths and left in hurry after his command as not to be eyesore.
Soon Shiyou joins his still enraged father in his study for their private discussion. Appearing filial he pours a cup of tea for his father and easing his dark face. May be because they were of similar personalities Shiyou knew when and how to handle his father.
Taking the sip of his tea "Shi'er...what is your opinion on this matter...father is conflicted on whether to leave it as coincidence or to be suspicious..." questions Emperor.
Taking the opposite seat he very calmly answers "Fuhuang...no matter what we think like you said the matter is already done...even if we feel it is suspicious any step may result to offending all the envoys...but son won't lie that son also feels as if something is missing...but it might also be a seer coincidence...
even though they seem to be getting along they are yet to reach a level where they would disclose there location...or that Pei Jin had been all along spying on other two nation and planned this to get a reaction from us...
Fuhuang...it is a must for us to remain calm...with haste makes waste...Pei Jin is soon stepping on our domain...even the slightest hint can alert him...thus until we proceed our plan we must maintain our calm and friendly facade...while gaining a good impression over lord of the valley..."
Emperor nods at his son and a big sigh escapes from his mouth "Shi'er...all the hope and wishes of this father rests on you...you must succeed...father before relinquishing the throne to you wants to taste the feeling of supremacy even if for a day or two...bring the Nanling to its knees for this father.."
Shiyou grabs his fathers hand and answers "Fuhuang...it is also this sons wish to destroy it...after Pei Jin it won't be long when you will enjoy the supremacy...with Fuhuangs blessings son is fated to succeed "