Di Jun's eyes widened and looked at Lian Song after he felt something.
"Why? What happened?"
"Lucifer has got out from the magic bell."
"What?!" Malakas na bulalas ni Lian Song habang gumuhit naman ang sobrang pag-aalala sa mukha nina Zhe Yan at Bai Zhen.
Lumapit si Di Jun sa emperor habang sumulyap kay Matteo na nananatili pa ring nakaluhod.
"Lucifer has just resurrected. His body has already got out from the magic bell."
"What?!"
"We don't have a choice but to get prepared right now."
Hindi mapakaling nagpalakad-lakad ang emperor sa harapan nila habang nilapitan naman agad ni Lian Song si Matteo at inalalayang tumayo.
They looked at each other and smiled.
"You really look gorgeous like me." Bulong ni Lian Song kay Matteo.
Tumaas ang kilay ni Bai Zhen.
"How can he joke in this situation?"
"Father, the situation is very chaotic right now. Since Lucifer has been sealed for ten thousand years in the magic bell. I am sure he is very strong unlike before. He must've planned it all this time to get his revenged on us while he was still inside the magic bell. It is not the time for you to punish the bloodline of Zhi Rhuo. They didn't do anything wrong. In fact they are a very good help for you. Please don't be prejudice about our genders."
"What are you implying?" May halong inis sa boses na tanong ng emperor kay Lian Song habang nakakunot ang noo.
"I am saying that Zhi Rhuo, Yanna and Bai Xian can also rule. Don't just dote on Ye Hua always. You didn't know because of you doting on him so much, he did everything just to make you feel satisfied. He doesn't want you to feel disappointed on him. But do you know that he was also hurting inside? He suffered a lot, father. Do you know the reason why he only wears black? It is because to cover his wounds as it covers the stain of his bloods. He doesn't want us to worry about him. But father, if you really love Ye Hua that you chose him as the crown prince of the heaven realm. Why can't you accept his family?"
Hindi sumagot ang emperor at malalim na nag-isip. Makikita sa mukha niya ang malungkot na reaksiyon at guilt habang sinulyapan si Matteo.
Tumikhim ang emperor at hinarap si Bai Xian.
"Bai Xian..." Sambit ng emperor.
Tumungo naman agad si Bai Xian at hinanda ang sarili.
"Yes, your majesty."
"Lead the soldiers." Sabi ng emperor saka sumulyap kay Matteo.
"Prove yourself that you are a high Goddess and the crown princess of the heaven realm."sabi pa nito bago lumabas ng kwarto.
Nananatili ang mahabang katahimikan pagkatapos umalis ng emperor.
"What did his majesty mean?" Naguguluhang tanong ni King Bai Zhi.
Hindi sumagot si Bai Xian at inulit-ulit pa sa kanyang isipan ang sinabi ng emperor.
"He told her to lead the soldiers." Ulit ni Lian Song.
"We heard it clearly." Sabat naman ni Zhe Yan saka sumulyap kay Di Jun na ngumiti ng kaunti.
"Wait. He wants you to lead the soldiers. Does it mean...." Tiningnan ni Bai Zhen ang kapatid at hindi makapaniwalang napatakip sa bibig nang tumango si Lian Song bilang pagsang-ayon sa kanyang iniisip.
BINABASA MO ANG
Unopened Rose (DRAFT! DRAFT!)
FantasyShe traveled back to the time where her birthmarks were her scars. Nectars and Hagonoy plants were sacred. Roses and its petals are powerful. And pollen is her life.
