A dark night , although it is a night of full moon but moonlight is nowhere to be seen as dark clouds covered the sky and heavy rain covered the land in this dark stormy night thunders fill the air.

{LEI MANSION}

Lei mansion is in deep turmoil each sound of lightning strikes the hearts as chattered of servants increases.

servant 1: what do you think it will be a boy or girl? (curiously)

servant 2: obviously a girl ,haven't you heard about curse? (confidently)

servant 1: curse!! (surprised)

servant 2: rumors say someone have cursed lei family (in a low voice)

servant 1: really!! poor lei family if it is a girl it will be surely downfall. (sympathetically )

servant 2: well one should not make more enemies than they can afford.

servant 1: hmm! you are right but only if third master would not have disappeared (sigh)

Even though their voices were low but were enough to be hear by "master hung zhuang lei" as he wait outside of room for the baby to be born.

...Lei family was one of three most powerful noble families holding strong place in business for many years , and their power only increases when master *hung zhuang lei joined the military power , with his great talent of leadership and domineering personality he accomplished many great things ....

...His eldest son* "Song wen lei" *also decided to follow his footsteps having highest cultivation behaviour among other youngsters of his age he get in military very easily and accomplished even more than his father...

afterward hung zhuang retired but with his second son* " yong ying lei" *joining military right after his retirement his strength only increases. with these three war geniuses lei family gain hold of great military power literally half of zhong empire military army was under lei family hold.

...lei family was at its peek holding both business and military power they were most powerful family after royal family known as power of zhong empire....

...With their increasing power it didn't took long before royal family start acknowledging them as a threat toward throne and what once used to be deep alliance remain only on faces while inside they became first one to wish for the downfall of lei family and then in a war Song wen died....

...It was a death to be remember for centuries as battlefield was filled with enemies corpse making enemies wonder is he even a human? but had smell of betrayal. In serving royal family lei family had created many enemies even though peoples had started to show their true colours but Yong ying decided to investigate it through and get justice for his brother but when he also died in a MYSTERIOUS accident everything became clear his death had so many suspicious points but they turned blind eye on it after all investigation was held by royal family with both war heroes gone lei family was half disabled , even though one having army what will do if have no one to command , with this they all had locked their hopes on third son* "Fan zhen lei " *he was most mysterious one no one knows his cultivation behaviour neither he had ever taken interest in politics or battlefields though he had complete grasp on business market , but whatever he was their last hope cause in zhong empire even though women being treated fairly but cannot succeed the family and there was no other lad left in lei family as hung zhuang's both sons had died at young age Song wen only having one daughter while yong ying had no child at all Fan zhen also had twin daughters both adopted by second son ....

but three weeks ago when third son went missing this news broke lei family backbone now with all this every pair of eyes look toward this youngest child of lei family either ally or enemy. As in this situation where all their enemies are waiting for opportunity to get back on them for their losses and without royal family support they had to rely on their own strength to survive but without successor all of them will be slaughtered without second thought*.

Hung zhuang snap out of his thoughts as everyone held their breath when a sudden cry fill the hall , at that time every person hold just one thought "THE BABY IS BORN".

Hung zhuang tighten grip on his cane stick to support his slightly shaking body and held his breath as he step inside the room his heart racing in his chest but as soon as his gaze fell on baby all of his worries, fears Disappeared from his heart and what remains is only love and warmth he hold the baby in his arm and look toward his dearest daughter in law "He Fang" her white smooth skin was pale now her slightly swollen eyes red he could tell she had just cried even though calm on surface only one could imagine what sky was falling on both of them husband gone missing three weeks ago still haven't been found and right after that with her life in grave danger she was burdened with such big responsibility while he himself two sons died third one disappeared who knows if even still alive instead of bringing justice to them he is here in front of his broken daughter whom he hold even more dear than his own sons he could not help but think of himself as useless one , however He fang had no power left to act strong she look toward only father she had ever known like a failed child and tears roll down her cheeks.

He fang : fa- ther wha-what we will d-do now? (with trembling voice)

...💐💐💐Thank you💐💐💐...

He fang looked toward Hung zhuang tears roll down her cheek ,Hung zhuang felt pain stinging in his chest as he look at his dear daughter broken state and recall her warm smile.

Hung zhuang had always favoured He fang for her calm , caring and responsible nature , even though Nuo guang ( elder son's wife) like to order around but it was He fang who manage all house hold , He fang was very calm and kind and always care for everyone she even treat servant kindly although kind but because of her domineering aura and attitude no one dare to offend her while Nuo guang usually have to throw tantrum on servants to show her power , however He fang always manage whole lei mansion flawlessly , no matter what problem is she always manage to find the best solution with best family interest.

While as for Shu shun (*second son's wife) she have no interest in house affairs at all she like to live in her own world she rarely come out of her courtyard but when do one can feel warmth emitting from her she is very kind and have soft and pure nature unconcerned with any kind of affairs when one see her he could only think of two words warm and sweet.

Even though He fan*g is wise and kind but what hung zhuang appreciate most about her is although being youngest but being most responsible and her interest in politics she have a rare talent of politics she can see through schemes and peoples very easily which usually common peoples cant.

Being a man he never interfere in household matters but being a soldier and having a habit of observing his surrounding he always remain quite aware of all events going around him , and thats why even though being master of family he treats everyone equally but secretly have always admired He fang most.

After being crippled in war and being retired from army Hung zhuang had became quite depressed he usually used to stay in his courtyard and rarely came out at that time it was He fang who took care of him as his own daughter , she brought back his old self and thanks to her great care he manage to get out of wheel chair and back on his feet even though he still needed cane to support himself but it was much better , at that time he saw another side of He fang a childish and immature one the one that make you want to spoil her and just like that before he could even know she became daughter from daughter -in- law to him , he start dotting on her and love her most , even more than his sons he even start preferring daughters over sons but no one knows of this deep desire of him not even He fang if he could he would even had made her his successor , he could be a strict general , strict head house or scary old master for others but when it come to He fang he is only a loving and dotting father who wanna spoil his daughter and wanna fulfill her every desire.

He fang : fa-father wh-what we will d-do n-now ? ( her voice trembling)

Hung zhuang give a faint smile

Hung zhuang : don't worry my dear he will be my successor. (reassure her)

He fang : but father she is not (with confusion and worry in her eyes)

Hung zhuang : not she HE ( he cut her in firm tone)

He fang gasp as she realized what Hung zhuang means her eyes wide in shock and fear of outcome , Hung zhuang feel pity for his daughter who instead of being happy for her child is worrying about outcome he would have done anything to comfort her right now but he knew he could not He fang slowly gain her posture she slowly sit up as she ask to give her baby to her she held her child in her arm her previous shocked and worried expression replaced by determine one there is no longer even hint of confusion on her face.

Hung zhuang : what shall be his name?

He fang : [Bao mei lei] Bao min - Bao min lei (softly)

Hung zhuang : as expected of my wise daughter (patt her head )

Then he looks toward old maid who had helped in child's birth his gaze extremely cold , enough to send shiver down one's spine.

Hung zhuang : no word shall ever be spoken (in a stern , commanding tone)

old maid body slightly shiver under his cold gaze she hurriedly bowed down

old maid : never old master (hurriedly)

Then he looks toward lei family doctor and also Hung zhuang's old friend master Kang his gaze has soften but his face is expression less knowing what his friend means

master Kang : young master is very beautiful he will surely be a great successor in future (calmly)

Hung zhuang look toward Bao min and then He fang a warm smile spread on his face

Hung zhuang : rest assured daughter let the good news be spread in future no one will be able to meet your child gaze that's my promise to you (confidently)

He fang : your daughter also promise father I will make sure he fulfill your exceptations (determinedly)

Hung zhuang : (give a small laugh) I am sure he will exceed them.

master Kang : I have checked both lady and young master they are both fine there were some traces of poison found in lady body for that i have given antidote and some other medicines except that I strongly suggest her to rest somehow poison haven't reached young master body even though it does not have much effect on lady body it could be extremely hazardous for young master so be careful as it seem like poison target was baby but some how thankfully it didn't effect young master and he is fine I will take my leave now.

Hung zhuang : thank you very much Kang (with a serious expression)

master Kang just nodded then Hung zhuang gesture old maid to show master Kang way out

old maid : yes old master (many people call hung zhuang old master)

old maid lead master Kang out of mansion Hung zhuang sit down on chair beside He fang bed

He fang : "Danger haven't passed" right father? (smiling faintly)

Hu zhuang : no I afraid it has only increases my daughter (with concern)

...💐💐THANK YOU💐💐...

He fang : danger haven't passed right father? (smiled lightly)

Hung zhuang : I am afraid it has only increases my daughter (expressionlessly)

Hu zhuang wasn't surprised that her daughter already realize it as he knows she has a very cautious nature and always concern all possibilities of outcome before making a decision

He fang : but we cant hide him as he have to be trained for future (thoughtfully)

Hung zhuang :more people in his contact will mean more danger (worriedly)

He fang : but we can decrease unnecessary peoples (still deep in thoughts)

Hung zhuang smiles at his daughter inwardly proud of how fast she get a grip on situation

Hung zhuang : don't worry dear i will take care of it rest well and get healthy you have a very heavy responsibility to carry ahead (smiling lightly)

He fang : father with your support your daughter can carry heaviest responsibility (assuring him)

Huang zhuang : I know but I am afraid you might have to carry this one alone my dear (sigh helplessly)

He fang : your foolish daughter did not understand your words father (confused and worried)

Hung zhuang : you will , rest well (smiling warmly)

He fang looks at Hung zhuang as he walk out of room Hung zhuang stop at the door and his gaze move toward Bao min lei his golden hairs on his smooth jade like skin shine like rays of sun he had He fang's hairs while his features remind more of his father his unusual green orb like eyes look so clear and bright and his slightly pink cheeks one could tell just by a glance that he will be an astonishing beauty at that moment his small laugh was more worth than any treasure for him

Hung zhuang : [ I am sorry my dear grand daughter but you must carry this deep secret forever]

he sigh in his heart and left , as he disappear from He fang sight she sigh and push her confusion aside knowing she will find out soon she looks outside of window calmly putting all her trust in Hung zhuang.

{LEI MANSION}

AFTER ONE WEEK

One week have passed since Bao min's birth Hung zhuang comes to visit his grand son and daughter every day and some time even take Bao min with him otherwise He fang always keep an eye on Bao min , He fang have recovered completely master Kang come to check on them every second day and he says both mother and child are healthy now.

A maid came to He fang she asked to step in and bowed slightly

Maid : old master have asked for every one presence in hall including my lady and young master.

He fang nod in acknowledgment and gesture maid to leave she get up from bed fixed her attire making sure to make her self and Bao min presentable then she went to hall Shu shun and Nuo guang were also there Shu shun had a genially warm smile on her face , Nuo guang also had a fake smile but one could feel jealousy emitting from her it was their first time seeing Bao min as no one was allowed to meet him and also last one.

Hung zhuang was sitting on head chair as he saw He fang his gaze soften but his expression still remain cold and indifferent he gesture He fang to give Bao min to him he held him in his arms then look toward everyone his gaze scanning everyone.

Hung zhuang : everyone today I have an important decision to inform you today lady He fang will leave lei mansion along with young master they will not be allowed to return till young masters 16th birthday from now on they will live in another mansion specially prepared by me and will have no contact with anyone beside me.

a silent filled the air as he finished his words his gaze swipe over everyone and fall at his daughter some sweet and bitter smiles could be seen Shu shun expression was unchanged but a hint of worry could be seen while Nuo guang now had a big smile on her face happy that He fang will leave the mansion and she will be in control of everything while He fang expression was blank at the moment she was nor happy neither sad she had anticipated Hung zhuang will do something unexpected but she was still shocked everyone had different opinion about this but no one spoke.

{UNKNOWN PLACE}

In a dark room a man in his middle thirties sat on a chair , in darkness of room his red lavish robe escort death , his red mask unable to hide his heavenly features , his black hairs and black eye emitting endless shallow darkness.

A man enters the room and hurriedly fall to his knees , head hung low not daring to even glance on the man infront of him

Servant : master news is a successor is born in lei family

Unknown : impossible (he frown in disgust) you get lost!

Servant hurriedly leave the room like his life depend on it

{ROYAL PALACE}

A women in her thirties sat beside a man in his forties , women is dressed so lavishly she does not look ordinary but is no beauty either with all extravagant jewellery its obvious she is a concubine , man is dressed in golden robe with his brown hair and strong features he must be very handsome at his young age but what scream his identity most is gold crown on his head that man is no one else but emperor himself .

Concubine : your highness lei family got a successor i thought this time they won't be able to rise but with this is umm your concubine fear this is no good news for his highness

Emperor : lei family was not known as power of zhong empire for no reason if it would be lass it would be better but opportunity is still in our hands

Concubine : That is why we should end him soon even more your highness if he grow up your concubine fears most

Emperor : no matter what we cant act openly even though cripple , Hung zhuang still hold the power to command half of zhong army if we start war with them it wont be in our favour for now lets act from shadows.

...{BAO MIN / BAO MEI LEI}...

...💐💐THANK YOU💐💐...