An act??

Emperor with each passing day becomes more weak, though he didn't show any signs of particular disease yet he was bed ridden. Even with the all the effort words reached out to the consuls and the common people of the emperor becoming ill.

The court today was filled with gloomy mood. Though they had a crown prince ready to fill in the position if something goes west still he had yet to be acknowledged by the public. There were still gossips of how he had killed his brothers performing fraticide for the throne.

Even the neutral faction had some opinions of his ruthless nature. As long as he was the crown prince then all would have to bow their head and accept the facts. The head of minister of rites raises the issue that everyone had in mind.

"Your highness, word is out of how the emperor is very ill...this minister isn't cursing but we have to prepare for the time if anything goes unexpected...as the heir to the throne it's not early for you to have the edict stamped by the emperor...so that your authority is indisputable and stoping any possible chaos.."

Shiyou looked emotional when replying "dear minister...this prince knows you are saying it for this prince and for the peace...but...it wouldn't be wise to raise such issue infront of the emperor who is currently putting effort to be back to health...but if it comes to that situation then worry not for this prince believes that emperor himself will handle such issue.."

The minister looks at the emotional prince then decided not to push further. It was his duty to remind but if the party himself doesn't feel threatened then what can he do? Xiuzhi at this time steps forward and speaks emotionally and determined.

"This prince has a matter to share with all of you...with crown prince taking the lead this prince is assured that no harm will come to huajin...everyone of you must feel the same too...this prince presence is not that much of helpful to all of you...hence this prince has decided to rather use my time and go on a journey to the endless cliff forest...

It is rumored to be the home of elixir flower which can cure any kind of ailments...thus this prince for ones beloved Fuhuang wants to try and find it...it may come as sudden to you...but after learning of the miraculous flower it has been in this prince mind and soul for some time...

This prince today just wanted to inform all of you and crown prince for this prince future absence in court and kingdom...it pains this prince heart to see ones Fuhuang become ill so suddenly who is just in his prime...hope you all will forgive this prince for making such selfish decision.."

Shiyou and his faction were thinking what act was Xiuzhi planning but true that he didn't have much to do in national related matters. The fact he was going on such a dangerous journey for his father was thing to be praised so they cannot reject him or stop him.

Shiyou who had been working a lot to improve his image replies gently making their brotherhood seem amiable "brother...the place is very dangerous and many fail to return...though your intentions are very sacred but for you to go in such a place...this brothers heart feels unsettled...you are also Fuhuang a beloved son and if some mishaps were to occur...then this brother fears Fuhuang might not take it well...please do think again..."

Xiuzhi gave a mocking clap inside for his good acting brother but on surface he too acted as a filial son and caring brother "Second...it's not that brother has no love for life...and has also learn of the place...though there are many who indeed fail to return but some had managed to return and with good harvest...as for Fuhuang do not disclose the matter yet...for he is under healing process and it's not wise to disturb him with such small matter...

It is because Fuhuang has loved and pampered this son...that is encouraging for this son to try the endless cliff...second you are very capable and intelligent...it is because of your ability that Fuhuang has trusted you to be the heir...do not worry for brother and focus on the matters at hand..brothers knows with all the help and support from our consuls you will be able to manage and pass through...

Brother made this decision only after giving lots of thought...do not worry for brother will be taking some good heads on this journey...and that we will return victorious..."

Shiyou at the moment didn't know what to feel, to say he was not happy would be a lie. The headache that might possibly challenge and raise chaos was offering to leave in a dangerous place. He felt even for the act of showing the place chosen was simply over the top. He looks at his determined brother and questions his intellect.