Snow Phoenix

12. Holy Fire meets his Devine Snow.

Narrator's POV:

No one had expected that within a few seconds, the whole court chamber would turn into the pick of the mountain covered with snow... Every single person in that room could feel that if they stayed in this room for even a minute, they would be frozen to death. But again this time Yibo was unaffected by the cold, though that doesn't mean he wasn't shocked.

Wang Yibo was astonished... He couldn't believe what was happening there. The person he had waiting for all of his life since he heard that legend, was with him all the time. All those memories from his childhood have Zhan's presence.

His Mate was always there for him, to love him, cherish him, take care of his needs, to support him. Zhan tried to do everything that an ideal partner should do. But all Yibo did was avoid him, humiliate him, isolate him, attack him, and not give him proper medicinal care. More like treating him like an enemy or a war prisoner. Wang Yibo knew how terribly he treated his Zhan. At first, he had doubts but now he is sure that his Mate can never bully others. And he (Yibo)was so blinded by his anger, that he never investigated anything about his Zhan. 

He was angry at Zhan for something, which Zhan couldn't even control. When Zhan lost his spirit and nearly died, it was not Zhan's fault. It wasn't Zhan who fixed their marriage. It wasn't Zhan who wanted to be his empress. All Zhan wanted was his affection, love, and little care. But he couldn't even do that for his mate. And here he is now... where in his mate's eyes all he can see was anger, hate, betrayal... Now he knows why his Dragon always cared for Zhan. Why always wanted to protect Zhan, he was thanking his dragon internally. 

But he knows he has already crossed his limits today, making his Mate angry to the point where his always caring, humble, shy wife is ready to kill everyone with his powers. But he has to stop this, he can't let his angel wife turn into a demon by killing all these people. He is aware that he has no right to stop Zhan after what they did to him. But he had to, and once Zhan calmed down he would let Zhan decide the punishment for every single person who bullied him. And he will ask for the cruelest punishment for himself. That's what he deserves.

His chain of thoughts broke when he heard the painful growls of others present in the room. Some were bleeding through their ears and nose. Their skin was all red, it looked like their veins would burst anytime. Those with a weak spirit already started bleeding through their skin. Even those who have the spirit that can survive in snow like polar bears couldn't use their powers. Now they know Zhan was not some ordinary boy with no spirit. He was the Legendary Devine Snow...

When Yibo saw their condition, he tried to control the temperature with his powers. When the atmosphere was bearable, he again looked at Zhan. He could tell that Zhan was furious, so he decided to calm down his Mate first... "Qizi... calm down, I know I have committed many crimes, so punish me in the cruelest way possible. But control your powers now. Please... Your anger might kill all the courtiers here, which will cause havoc in our kingdom. They are supposed to respect you, and not get scared by you. Try to calm your anger for once, then you can decide the punishment for every one of us..."

That was the softest and most loving voice the emperor has ever used, giving everyone another shock. All this time they thought, the first consort was the only one the emperor loved with all his heart. But this voice was never used for her, so they were all thinking that it was just a simple liking or a pretense. And the only one whom the emperor loves wholeheartedly was the third consort. And now everyone knows that Zhan is the Devine Snow, the Fated Mate of the king... as strong as the emperor. They all knew that they were doomed. And after listening to the emperor's words, they were preparing themselves to beg the divine snow to show them some mercy. 

But before they could do anything, they heard cold chuckles from Zhan. They were thanking their fate a little that they only had to see his icy cold eyes and not his whole face.

Then they heard Zhan saying, "Huh... You are really funny your Majesty... Qizi!... Qiziii !!!! really..." Then his voice turned more serious and cold, " Who do you think you are WANG YIBO...? From all I can remember from our so-called marriage till the day I died- well almost... You never ever called me that... You never accepted me as your wife, let alone as your wife... people in this palace never even treated me as a human. 

What was my fault ??? TELL ME !!! Some jealous bitch killed my mother and tried to kill me as well. I lost my mother and my spirit because of that greedy woman. Was that MY FAULT ?... Why the hell is everyone so quiet, open your filthy mouths and tell me !!! But at least my father has enough guts to investigate and find the real culprit and punish them. But what did you all do? YOU TRIED TO EXECUTE MY FATHER!!! If not for the former emperor he might have been dead already... 

But you were not satisfied even after taking my father away from me. So all of you decided to torture me in every way possible... Mentally, Physically, and emotionally... which you all really enjoyed, including this so-called emperor of yours. And when finally you all got bored, another pretentious bitch appeared who tried to kill me... 

(Zhan turned to the first consort, who was trembling in fear knowing that everything she did would be exposed now. And she can't do anything, now that Zhan turns out to be the emperor's Fated Mate. The emperor will never believe her.) 

And You know what? Congratulations!!! You successfully killed Zhan that day... Zhan, who was too naive for this world, is dead now. Isn't it good news? Well, let me make your good news doubled... You did not kill one but two lives that day... Not just Zhan, but his unborn child as well. 

(Then he looked at the emperor with hurt eyes, and couldn't control his tears anymore, he was crying. His voice was broken.) 

And y-you... Just what makes you hate me so much huh... what did I ever do to you??? All I asked for was to let me go, so I could forget about everything I had been through, forget that my baby was killed by his own father... But what did you do? You arrested me for that small wound on your beloved consort's body, which she did herself... So that you can humiliate me once again, and punish me in front of everyone. If you want justice for her, THEN WHAT ABOUT MY BABY ??? who was killed by his own father, who died saving his weak mother... My child died because I was a weak and terrible mother... Who will serve justice for him... (at this point Zhan was badly sobbing) 

I-I... c-couldn't even hold him in my arms anymore, all I wanted was a peaceful life with my little prince. But what did we get... He is already dead and I, his un-fateful mother, live like the dead. I was just trying to forget all this... a-and forgive all those who wronged me. Because.... t-that's w-what my m-mother thought me... But you disgusting people don't deserve that... You all just came here to see my DEATH, right? Now I will show you what death is...

If my tears can heal your pain, then my wrath can show you Hell till you all beg me for your Death..."