Rescue Me, My Love

Murder, Mayhem and Madness

     Early the next morning, guards came running into JinDe's room.  They were very surprised to find Mo Yuan there playing go with Lian Song.  Mo Yuan stood and asked them politely as he could, "is there a problem here?"  "High God Mo Yuan, we are here to arrest Mo JinDe for assault.  Is he here?"  "On whose word do you base these charges?  I would speak to this person."  "We are here by word of the heavenly lord.  We don't know who the accuser is."  "Very well, return to the throne room.  I will be there shortly with Mo JinDe myself."   "We were told not to return without him."  Mo Yuan's anger rose several notches.  "You dare to defy the God of War?  Obey my command!"  The commander bowed down to his knees.  "Forgive me High God Mo Yuan!  I will obey you!"  "My brother is about to take the throne.  If I can count on you men today to be loyal to him, it will be stated on the record that this day you chose to take orders from Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua!  Let it also be known that Taizi Dianxia was attacked last night and drugged by HaoDe himself.  I demand justice!  Follow me to Taizi Dianxia's room!"  The troop followed Mo Yuan to Ye Hua's room.  Mo Yuan entered to find Dijun handing Ye Hua a cup of tea.  "How do you feel, Didi?  I've been worried."  "I feel ok.  I feel like I've been drugged."  "You were drugged.  I caught HaoDe in here about to stab you to death.  I have a troop of soldiers outside who will follow you now.  I'm about to gather troops.  It's time for you to take the throne.  I've trained you and taught you for this moment.  Are you ready?"  "Da ge, I'm ready.  I know I'm young, but with help and guidance I believe I can be a ruler the people will respect.  I will be fair and just.  Its what you taught me about Fuxi."  "Dijun has offered to be your advisor and confidant.  I can think of no one better to help you.  Also your secretary, Jia Yun should be promoted now.  I know he is loyal.  Tian Shu should also be promoted.  He is now your personal guard.  For now, go to the throne room and carry Bai Xue, Lian Song and Dijun with you.  I will be there with JinDe and the army shortly."  "Da ge, be careful."  "I will, Didi.  I'm about to gather the very men whom I have commanded in the past.  They will follow me.  I'll be there shortly."
     Mo Yuan went to his room.  JinDe was asleep by his mother.  He was laying on the outside of the cover on his back snoring.  Bai Qian was curled up under the cover.  He smiled.  Still not too old to go to mother!  Mo Yuan walked over and shook JinDe on the shoulder.  He opened one eye in a wild moment but then focused on his father.  Mo Yuan put his finger to his lips to signal silence.  JinDe got up and followed his father out the door.  Mo Yuan gave instructions for Bai Qian not to be disturbed.  When they were outside and leaving, Mo Yuan addressed JinDe in a stern tone.  "The guards came to get you this morning.  You are being charged with assault.  I'm about to muster the army for Ye Hua.  You're going with me to take Die Feng's place as my first.  Are you ready for a command?"  "Fuqin, you have taught me everything about command.  I could have no better teacher!  I'm ready!"  "Then follow me to the training grounds."
     When Mo Yuan walked through the gate, the men stopped their training and went down on their knees.  Every general present came and bowed.  Mo Yuan stopped in the middle of the field and addressed them.  "Last night an attempt on the life of Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua was made by none other than HaoDe.  Ye Hua is about to take the throne that is rightfully his by birth.  As your God of War and Supreme commander of this army, I'm asking you today to swear allegiance to Ye Hua.  If you feel you can't support him, you can leave this field today.  If you attack those that wish to align with Taizi Dianxia, then I personally will kill you.  You know I can do it too.  Also my son, Mo JinDe, will also be commanding a troop today.  They will be elite guards whose soul job is to protect Ye Hua.  Fail and I will kill you.  Choose now who you will serve.  HaoDe or Ye Hua!"  No one left the field.  They all remained.  One general, Song Ling Yu, came to Mo Yuan and knelt down.  "High God Mo Yuan, I have an elite troop already trained.  Introduce me to your son and I will escort him to meet them."  "Very well.  JinDe, introduce yourself."  The general bowed low and looked at JinDe rather strangely.  "Is there a problem, general?"  Mo Yuan was intrigued.  "No problem, High God Mo Yuan, but word has spread that this young dragon is well deserving of his office simply by being "the dragon who has a big cock".  The men are curious about it now.  Word got around last night that you said apex dragons are "well endowed"  if you know what I mean."  He stepped closer to lower his voice, "is it true?"  "Yes, it's true."  He turned to his wayward son and grinned.  Punishment can come in many forms and he just thought of a good one.  "Come here JinDe. These men here have heard you are being called the "young dragon with the big cock".   Prove it to them!"  "Fuqin!  Do you mean for me to drop my pants in front of the whole army?"  "Yes, I do.  It's either that or you will remain celibate for 10,000 years.  Your choice."  JinDe was embarrassed to the core of his being.  He knew his father was sharp and he also knew he didn't want to give up his pleasure either.  Without further ado, he untied his robes, removed them and dropped his pants in front of the whole army!  The gasps and whispers told Mo Yuan that JinDe would have the respect of these men and also some good friends.  He dressed himself and crossed his arms over his chest.  "Meet Mo JinDe!  He will command a troop of elite troops today to protect Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua!  General, gather your men.  We leave for the throne room in fifteen minutes."  Mo Yuan smiled to himself.  He knew JinDe didn't want to be celibate.  He also knew most men would follow someone like him on reputation alone.  JinDe already had filled some big shoes in their eyes.  He had high hopes today.  He helped JinDe put his robes back on.  JinDe looked at his father grinning.  "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"  "Punishment comes in many forms.  You just proved you are very brave, because it takes a brave man to drop his pants in front of an entire army, plus you are not afraid.  They will follow a man like you wherever he leads, because in their eyes, you just became a legend, not to mention the fact that the girls will talking about you now!  Know that I love you, JinDe, and I want the best for you!  Now take your command!"  JinDe hugged his father in front of the whole army and put another notch on his belt.  Yes indeed, they would follow him forever!
     The men were gathered and they were heading to the throne room.  Messengers were being sent to all the realms to come immediately.  JinDe arrived with his troop.  He bowed to Ye Hua.  "We are to be your elite guard, Shushu.  These men were placed under my command to serve you."  Ye Hua looked them over and nodded.  He addressed them.  "Last night an attempt was made on my life by HaoDe.  Today, I am taking the throne away from him.  It is mine by right of birth.  Who opposes me?"  There was no opposition.  "Follow me then!"  Dijun led the procession.  Many leaders and rulers had already come and more were arriving.  Dijun stood on the lowest step and addressed the crowd.  "I know you are wondering why you have been summoned here today.  Last night an attempt was made to kill Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua.  It's obvious who the culprit was as they are not present here today.  Many attempts were made to discredit High God Mo Yuan and his family last night.  I am here to support Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua to be the next heavenly lord.  He is taking this throne today.  I hope you all agree."  Lian Song stepped forward.  "HaoDe is my father, but I owe him no allegiance.  I choose today to follow Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua to be our ruler!"   One by one leaders stepped forward and pledged to follow Ye Hua.  He stepped up to the throne and addressed them.  "I will take the trial as soon as we can clear this mess and start fresh.  The first business is to arrest HaoDe.  Search the realms for him now."  Mo Yuan was standing by Dijun, but he kept looking out the door as if something didn't sit well with him.  He turned to Dijun.  "Something is not right here.  HaoDe should have been here.  Where is he?" 
     Bai Qian had been asleep and awoke to a quiet room.  Mo Yuan was not there and neither were her sons.  She wondered why they had let her sleep.  She was wondering how the boys did at the reception.  Her babies!  Not so much babies anymore!  She got up and put on her Kunlun blue robes.  She was about to walk out of the bedroom when a voice startled her.  "Well, well, well, what have we here?  A little fox without her big bad dragon to protect her!  Looks like it's my lucky day!  A little gift all tied up in a neat package!  By the time he finds you, we will be long gone!  Now come here and don't give me any trouble!  You can't fight me since you're so obviously pregnant.  What a wonderful day!  High God Mo Yuan made to grovel to get his lovely wife back!  Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"  Bai Qian looked around her and assessed the situation.  She was alone but so was he.  She decried not listening to Mo Yuan's lessons on fast cloud jumping.  Her only way out was past him.  She knew she was in extreme danger, but she gathered herself and remained calm.  He started to advance and her heart leaped.  She looked up at him and smiled.  The dragon tear!  She would call Mo Yuan.  She gathered energy and sent a blast of heat to her heart.  The pulse nearly knocked her over and she grabbed her chest.  HaoDe laughed and walked toward her.  "Oh ho!  What's this?  Weak?  This is going to be easier than I thought!"  "I'm far from weak, HaoDe!  You best decide where you're going to run to because when Mo Yuan gets here, you're as good as dead."  "What makes you think he will get here?  He's too busy being the God of War to worry about you!  By the time he gets here, you will be dead!"  A roar was heard that filled the heavens and fear passed over HaoDe's face.  He made a grab for Bai Qian but she cut his arm with her fan.  He was chasing her now but she managed to allude him.  The roaring of the dragon was closer now.  Bai Qian smiled because she knew her dragon was coming.  She parried every attack just enough to keep him engaged.  Any minute now!  Her heart knew he was close!  If she could just hold on until he was there...
     Mo Yuan was still looking out the door when he clutched his heart and staggered back.  His dragon came forth and he transformed right there and flew out the door.  His roar shook the throne room and sent people into corners to hide.  Dijun looked as he transformed and he knew where HaoDe was.  He shouted out to Ye Hua.  "Bai Qian!  She's in danger!  To her chambers now!"  Ye Hua called Qing Ming and left in a puff of blue smoke.  The rest were right behind him.  In dragon form, the mighty God of War was a sight to behold.  The skies over the nine heavens were resplendent with his shimmering glory as he raced across the sky to rescue the love of his life.  His roars shook the palaces he flew over and sent fear into everyone underneath him.  Xiwu Palace was his destination and he was traveling at a blistering pace.  The black dragon behind him could barely keep up.  The two dragons behind him were definitely a site to behold.  Mirror images, one gold, one white, they flew side by side in a straight line to the palace.  Mo Yuan transformed and hit the ground standing at the door to his rooms.  Xuan Yuan appeared in his hand.  He grinned the grin of the War God. 
     Bai Qian could smell the fear.  Mo Yuan had taught her so much about paying attention to her adversary.  She knew he was near because she could smell his scent.   She attacked, side moved and shot out the door right into Mo Yuan's arms.  She looked into his eyes and smiled.  "I knew you were coming, my dragon.  I smelled your smoke!"  Smoke did indeed blow out his nose as he turned to the door.  He laughed as HaoDe rushed out the door towards him.  "So HaoDe", his voice was low and gravelly, "you thought to attack a weaker pregnant woman instead of facing the truth.   Today, you die!  Stand and fight!"  He flew across the space and caught HaoDe by the throat.  He was about the break his neck when Ye Hua landed and flew to his side.  Dijun and the twins were right behind him.  Ye Hua jumped forward to grab Mo Yuan's arm.  "Da ge, release him!  Bind him so he can be taken for trial.  You saw the throne room.  Everyone is there!  We can only show justice!  We can't stoop to his level!"  Mo Yuan growled and released him.  Ye Hua bound him and turned him over to Bai Xue and Mo JinDe. 
     The twins brought HaoDe into the throne room after Ye Hua entered.  Dijun took over the proceedings.  "I will rule until Ye Hua takes the trial and is crowned.  If there are no objections, we will proceed with the trial of HaoDe, former ruler of the nine heavens.  Last night, HaoDe was seen in Taizi Dianxia Ye Hua's room standing over him with a dagger in hand.  This was witnessed by High God Mo Yuan and his twin sons Bai Xue and Mo JinDe.  Taizi Dianxia had been drugged.  A palace maid was used to try and frame Mo JinDe for assault.  Another maid tried to coerce Bai Xue into another situation.  These two have come forward to testify.  They were beaten by HaoDe after failure of his plan.  They will not be revealed to this room to protect their identities.   It's obvious that HaoDe has been quite mad for some time.  Anyone who aided and abetted him will also be punished.  If there are no objections, sentence will now be passed."  There was a low murmuring in the throne room.  Dijun continued.  "I hereby sentence you to be struck by lightning until you die.  Your life will have no reincarnation and you will be destroyed forever.  Take him to the rock of punishment now."  With his decree, HaoDe was taken away.  Dijun took the throne.  There was silence for a minute second and then everyone bowed.
     Ye Hua knocked on the door to his brother's room.  He didn't know why, but he was extremely sad.  His life was about to change drastically and he was unsure.  "Enter."  Ye Hua stepped in and looked at his one and only brother.  The anguish on Ye Hua's face told Mo Yuan all he needed to know.  He stood up and took a step in his direction.  Not needing any prompting, Ye Hua flew into his arms and sobbed onto his shoulder.  "Da ge, I knew this day would come, but I'm not sure I want to be separated from you and Jiejie and the boys.  You're everything to me!  I don't know if I can do it!  Please help me!"  Mo Yuan tightened his grip and he himself began to weep.  He had raised this bright young man.  He was an extension of himself and he wasn't sure he could let go either, but he knew he must.  "Ye Hua, you know I love you very much!  I too knew this day would come, but take heart!  Mo JinDe will be staying as commander of your elite guard.  Bai Xue will be staying as your liaison to Kunlun.  I will be the God of War until I choose to retire.  Your rooms will be at Kunlun any time you tire of the nine heavens.  You will only be a cloud jump away.  I also wish for you to be present when these twins are born.  JieJie will need both of us then.  We will stay here until you are settled.  I have already sent messages to Die Feng.  Rest assured I will be here for your coronation.  Does that make you feel better now?"  They stepped back from each other, both of them wiping their eyes.  "Yes, Da ge, I feel better.  Lian Song is waiting outside to speak to you.  Shall I send him in now?  I wish to speak with Xue Xue and JinDe now.  Thank you for understanding!"  "Yes, send him in.  Always, Ye Hua, always."  He patted his shoulder. 
     Lian Song stepped into the room and bowed.  "High God Mo Yuan, it has come to my attention that the soon to be Tianjun Ye Hua is lacking experience in a very important matter.  I have a solution that I wish to discuss with you."  "Oh really?  What would this area of expertise entail?"  Mo Yuan smirked and raised his cup of tea to his lips.  "It seems that a trip to a mortal world flower house is in order.  In order for our ruler to uphold himself, he can't be outdone by the outrageous behaviour of his nephew who has become a legend overnight.  Every woman within a hundred miles has come to gawk.  He needs experience.  I thought Bai Xue and Mo JinDe could accompany me and Ye Hua for a week spent in the flower house where he could gain, let us say, enlightenment on his sadly lacking abilities.  Do you agree?  I also heard that a certain High God made a remark about apex dragons to a group of women.  Remarks like those have to be proven.  Ye Hua is an apex dragon.  I'm assuming the twins are too since you are.  Since your lovely wife would kill you, I will be more than glad to oversee this endeavor."  Mo Yuan laughed out loud.  "I had already decided to approach you about this matter.  Don't bring him back until he knows what his role is and he's totally sated.  He will thank me later.  Have fun!"  Lian Song bowed and left rubbing his hands together.  He needed to talk to Chang Yu right away!