Episode 2: Good children
Li Yuejun
YIN'ER, YIN'ER. MY DEAR YIN, BROTHER IS FINALLY BACK.
Li Yuejun
Age: 18
Title: Young Master of Li Family
Commander
-A very skilled close-combat fighter
-One of the best military soldier
Li Yuejun
MY DEAR YIN'ER, I FINALLY SEE YOU AGAIN.
Li Yuejun draw nearer with his arms widely opened, asking for a hug. But the thought of happy reunion was smashed into pieces when Li Yueyin hit his face and kick him to the ground instead.
Li Yuejun
Yin'er, I'm so tired but came to see you neglecting my rest, why would you do that?!
Li Yueyin
If you want a reunion, then act properly.
Li Yueyin
For what reason you have to kick our mansion door so hard that it broke right away.
Li Yuejun
It's because I'm too happy.
The door: "Then please don't be happy again!"
Li Yuejun
You are so cruel, the door could be fixed but my poor heart can't. My heart.
Li Yueyin
Okay, now. Why did you came back alone?
Li Yuejun then stood up from the ground, deleting the characters of a delicate boy and put his arms to Li Yueyin's shoulder.
Li Yuejun
He still remain in the palace to see the Emperor.
Li Yuejun
Oh right, if he came back, don't disturb him and let him be as he is.
Li Yuejun
During the war, the enemy catch some soldiers of ours and killed them brutally. Father keep blaming himself, saying that he is incompetent.
Li Yuejun
He is gloomy ever since then.
In the early days when Zhou Wuzhen was crowned to be the ruler, he was meant to be doomed as thousands of enemies continuously attacking them.
The soldiers are weak to continue their fight, food was scarce and the people were in hunger. The main reason he was crowned was because all the other princes doesn't dare took care all those problems surrounding every corner.
At the last string of hope for the Qi Empire from fallen, Zhou Wuzhen grab that last hope and fight together with his loyal friend, Li Wutang. Together they flee away the enemies, encouraging the soldiers and slowly resolving the upcoming famine, suffering for a long time to save their homeland.
They return the nightmare with the unexpected, flipping the once poverty-stricken Qi Empire to now, the most greatest and powerful Empire. The people sang their appraisal song, worshipping them. And Zhou Wuzhen at last can proudly take the title of the 15th Emperor of Qi Empire.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
My friend, you are finally back.
Zhou Wuzhen stand from his seat and walk toward the coming person.
Li Wutang
Greetings His Majesty, the Emperor.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Please stand up.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Wutang, you've brought a great victory for us again. I knew you could do it.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
But why does sadness covered your face?
Li Wutang
It's indeed a successful victory as you say, but...... the injured and dead were more this time.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
.........
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Cheer up, I know you are stronger than this.
Li Wutang
I started to feel I'm incompetent as I grew older.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
*Turn*
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Wutang, I've known you for thirty years. You're the only one who fought alongside me while other abandon me.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
You appear as a General that people praised but they don't see your delicate inner self. They believed in you and do whatever you said, but that's the things that make you heartbroken.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Those soldiers were stationed accordingly per your orders, but that doesn't mean their death lied on your hands.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
To gain something, we have to lose.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
How about this for your punishment. Go back and reunite with your daughter and enjoy the happiness of family. You will be suspended from your work for two months, your place will temporarily be taken by General Ming.
Li Wutang
Okay, Your Majesty.
Ever since that day, Li Wutang went to Huanlu Temple early in the morning and went back late at night. He always did this for at least one week when his soldiers died on the battlefield, praying for their happiness in the afterlife.
It was the middle of spring, the rainiest season of the year.
The thunderous and rain sound has dispersed all the other noise away, much less of a man who word out his loneliness. Li Wutang was at the corridor, watching the soaking ground and trees, hearing the sound made from the roof.
Li Wutang
Ruixia, our children have already grown now.
Li Wutang
Especially Yueyin, she doesn't let others judge her for her gender and stood high.
Li Wutang
Soon, I'll marry them off and live a secluded life. I will need you to accompany me at that time.
The heart of loneliness is the most hurtful thing one could experience, and Li Wutang has suffer this for a long time.
The eyes of loneliness was now at the door of his courtyard which brought two people, happily smiling and calling at him. At that moment, the loneliness disappeared followed by the most brightest smile.
Li Yueyin
It's raining so much today
Li Wutang
Don't you afraid you'll fell sick again.
Li Wutang
Jun'er, why don't you stop her.
Li Yuejun
Oh, oh, oh. Wait a minute. She was the one who insist to come, I just followed because I cared for her.
Li Yuejun
You know how clumsy she is, without me, she'll fall flat face again in this stormy day.
Li Yueyin
You're the one who almost fall this time.
Li Wutang
Hurry and go drink the herbal tea right now.
Li Yueyin rummage through her clothes and brought out a golden necklace.
Li Yueyin
This was the one pass down from my mother. I want to sell it and use as a compensation for the deceased soldier's parents.
Li Wutang
Yin'er, you save this for your betrothal gift. Do you really want to do that?
Li Yueyin
Of course. Anyway, I'll earn a lot more in the future, so this much is alright.
Li Wutang
(Ruixia, we have such a great children)
Li Yuejun
Don't.... don't left me off.
Comments
Mr.Sprite
(・∀・) how come such a great family broke apart-
2021-12-21
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