The Prince Is Abolished

Chapter 24

Kang Zhing and Ji Gang went to the printing division and got posters and pamphlets on Xi Mang made in haste. They barely had 30 minutes and thus, they pushed everyone in the division to help them.

Ji Gang got 25 drums out to attract the people. She got cymbals out too, and asked Lu mansion female servants to support them. The more the common women, the more other citizens would support, Gang thought.

In any case, it is a fight for justice for madam Zhing whose background was as low as hers.

Kang Zhing took out the pearl garment.

'My first true test of strength has come. I cannot fail at this. Help me universe.' She prayed silently, and wore the garment like an armour. She was still underconfident, but when she saw her reflection in the mirror her doubts vanished; she saw a woman who was battle-ready even when so delicately dressed.

Lu Xang had reached the palace gate and told the guard that the Himalayan master's disciple has come to bless the emperor.

The guard looked here and there and then took him aside and asked:

'You really are Lu Xang?'

'Yes.'

'Don't come here. It is dangerous for you.'

'Don't worry. I must see the emperor.'

'Are you sure?'

'Yes.'

'Okay. But we are small people and may not be able to...'

Lu Xang smiled. He had gotten used to people showing concern for him and his family. The blessings of his brethren have helped him get to where he was. But today was even more special. Even the guard from the opposite side was concerned for him or perhaps despite his employment, they were still on the same side. He felt humbled and then touched the guard's shoulder and said:

'I will be fine.'

'You must live a long-life sir. Open the gates, Mr. Lu Xang is here and he has brought the Himalayan master's pupil to bless His Majesty!'

The doors opened and the two of them entered the palace.

'Empress, Lu Xang is here with a monk from the Himalayan master,' a female attendant to the empress informed.

'Why? To insult Xi Mang again?'

'No. To bless the emperor.'

'Tell him to wait. No, first go and inform Xi Mang. I have to think what to do about this.'

As soon as Xi Mang heard about the entry of Lu Xang, he pumped his fist in the air.

'Now, I will have Lu wealth, their power, and their daughter.'

Smug at this, he went out with his guards to tackle Lu Xang who was still outside the emperor's room. The guards were refusing the two of them from seeing the emperor.

'Sir Xang, please go. We are following orders.'

'Whose orders are you following? Of traitors who wish to harm the sovereign? Is this what your job is, my friends?'

Xi Mang came towards them and ordered loudly:

'Capture Lu Xang. He will be tried for treason today and sentenced to death. Today.'

'So, you are the law now Xi Mang? May I ask who will hear my case? And how did I commit treason?'

Xi Mang stepped forward and slapped Lu Xang across his face and waited to see if the latter will take the bait. But Lu Xang didn't worry, he smiled, and said: