Favored Empress Brings Chaos and Destruction (Book 2)

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After the physicians and midwives were done with their tasks, Emperor Andrew ordered them to leave peacefully so he could have a bonding time with his unconscious wife and newborn son...

"Beatrix, thank you for giving me the most precious gift... Our little prince!" He whispered to her and put a gentle kiss on her lips. Next, he looked at his little son and wanted to touch him gently but the newborn grabbed his finger tightly! He chuckles excitedly and then whispered to her once more, "I hope you would open your eyes and see how wonderful he is!"

Five years later, Emperor Andrew is happily gazing at the former capital of the Cloud Empire which is destroyed beyond recognition. One week ago, they successfully sacked the capital, eliminated all the people living in it starting with the imperial family, and then burn it to the ground! He was still not satisfied so he ordered his men to ruin the structures that were still standing after the raging fire. Now, what remained of the once prosperous place is nothing but charred pulverized rubbles...

"Beatrix, do you see that? I already punished the whole Cloud Empire! I served justice for Sky Empire and its people... I finally avenged you, our son, and myself! My Love... I hope you would wake up now... I miss you so much!!!"  He lovingly whispered to the unconscious woman in his arms. He closed his eyes for a moment when he still did not receive a response. He silently walked to their carriage and carefully placed his beloved woman on their bed. He left important instructions to his officers before he and Beatrix went back to his empire...

The capital of Sky Empire was rebuilt and even surpassed its former glory under his strict leadership and command coupled with the huge wealth that he and his late imperial father found more than five years ago. When everything are already stable, he suddenly entrusted the empire and his little crown prince's safety to General Ardor. Although he and the general still did not see eye to eye most of the time, he knew that his father-in-law is the right person to entrust something so huge and so important! He planned it long ago and only waited for the right time to come before he deal with his enemies...

"Father-in-law, thank you so much for protecting Sky Empire and for taking good care of little Antoine while Beatrix and I are not around..." He politely said to the general when they are back in the palace.

"I dare not accept His Majesty's thanks! First, it is for Sky Empire. Second, I did it for your late imperial father and imperial mother. Third, little Antoine is my precious grandson. Fourth, but not least, you took my poor unconscious daughter in your war against Cloud Empire so you can have a valuable hostage to make me comply!!!" The general replied nastily and then performed the customary gesture of an official to his monarch before he left the place silently.

The emperor only shook his head and did not take it to his heart. He did not bring Beatrix as a hostage. He brought her out of the palace because he recalled from his dreams that she likes to travel to different places. Plus, he also wants her to be there when he flattened the enemy empire that made her like this! He already accepted that his father-in-law will never like him as a person or accept him as a son-in-law... He immediately put the thought aside when his son arrived and respectfully greets him.

"Antoine, what's wrong?" He asked when he noticed that the little boy seems to be looking for something.

"Imperial Father... you said my Imperial Mother just needs to visit nice places... Is she awake now?" Little Prince Antoine could not resist the temptation to ask his father cutely.  He looks so much like his father, except his eyes are magnetic green like his mother's.

Emperor Andrew almost winced! Once again, his son's behavior and mannerism remind him so much of his imperial brother! Sometimes he secretly wonders whether his son is also hiding his true color behind an attractive appearance, gentle smile, soothing words, cheerful behavior, and charming aura... 

"Son, I am very sorry... I did not mean to disappoint you... Your Imperial Mother is still sleeping." He replied seriously as his son's question reopened another wound in his heart. He saw his son suddenly lose his cheerful mood so he instantly pats the little boy's head and inquired, "Do you want to see your Imperial Mother?"

The little prince nodded his head hurriedly and immediately returned to his usual playful mood as he replied, "Yes! I miss my Imperial Mother so much!"

"What about me?" He tested his son's reaction.

"Of course, I miss Imperial Father too!" Little Prince Antoine replied automatically.

He sighed helplessly. His son is an expert kiss-ass and bootlicker like his imperial brother! He knows his little son does not like him so much because of his strict and disciplinary method of raising him. Suddenly, he recalled his late imperial father's words...

"There is no perfect preparation, training, or manual to become a perfect parent. You only do what you think is the best for your child. I know it is hard for you now but I also know you will understand what I mean when you become a father too."

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