Beside the royalties, only the Duchess of Lian have the luxury using the transportation portal as her wished. The portal required a dozen of mana crystal per using. Just a mana crystal priced 1000 gold coin in market.
But who made the Liu Xīng Commerce own a large mana crystal mine? For them, sending all the harvest back to county is much better than selling them. Who would like selling them to those who is lunatic such as the Magic Tower!
At the edge of gate of the Lian County. Su Weizhe, one of the elder in the county; was commanding all his student to prepare for the opening the portal since early in morning.
Only a high ranking magician allowed to join the preparation. After making sure all the preparation was done, he reported, "Master, all the preparation is complete. Please prepare yourself."
Xuě Lian, who is carrying Bai Li in her arm nodded, then facing Head Steward Cheng she told him, " Ah Cheng, check again all the essential things in the carriage and call those escorting Li er."
Knowing what she wants to do, he acknowledged them, " Yes, Your Grace." and turned to call the three escort. He was not included as he is busying himself to clean all the mischievous mess done by the little Bai Li. My back bone already hurt just from thinking it! (╥﹏╥)
After facing Xuě Lian, the three escorts bowed respectfully to her. " Greetings to My Master" and raised after saw she nodded.
Three of them is a young charismatic man, wearing the same design purple and black uniform hanfu. The one who is with a big sheath at back is Su Jie. Due to harsh training as a guard, his is darker than the two.
While with the smiling eyes is Su Ning. He is one the young prodigy magician in the county but most known for his sharp tongue. Lastly, the one with scholar vibes is Su Qiu. The young physician under tutelage of physician Liu.
" Li er, they are the brothers that escort you later. From the left is Jie Ge*, Ning Ge and also Qiu Ge, You must remember them. If I'm not beside you, just ask anything from them. Also, before going anywhere; make sure you go with one of them " , Xue Lián introduce them and remind their job.
*Ge means brother in chinese
Exited. Bai Li nodded repeatedly. Then, they climbed in the carriage and start their journey.
At the end of the portal, they arrived safely at the forbidden palace. Xuě Lian remind again the promise with Bai Li. Then, told Su Qiu put all the thing their guest courtyard. While other two take Bai Li walk around.
Seemingly Su Qiu's job is simple. But the actual command is to check all the furniture in the room from those dreadful things like poison. Usually, she wouldn't even care. But with Bai Li, better careful than sorry.
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In the Emperor's bedroom. Xuě Lian bowed in respect to the His Highness. " This official greets His Highness the Emperor. May the Emperor is blessed with a long live. "
On the golden bed, the Emperor just wearing the casual robe with long untied gold platinum hair; looked so wan and tired. " Rise. It's already been such a long time since We seen you" .
After signaled to all the servants out, he sighed and said, " Are you laughing at Us now? ".
" This official won't dare. " Xuě Lian replied calmly unfazed with the blame.
" Ha ha ha! You ARE laughing at Us! Everything that you've said on three years ago really did happened! Gone! Gone! Our beloved consort already gone! Our imperial mother forsaken Us for power! Our people only saw Us as fatuous emperor! ". Saw the calm face of the Lian Duchess make His Majestic felt more infuriated.
" ..... ". The Duchess of Lian still unfazed. Standing with straight back, only showed a cold face yet respectful demeanor.
Remembering the reason he called her greets him. " Forget it! We called you because We want to use the Three Crystal. "
Every the throne holders got only three chance to issue an irrevocable and absolute order to the Duchess of Lian. The Duchess would never involved herself in court or fight between for the enthronement. Her only job is to ensure the safety of the His Majesty and lead the coronation of the new enthroned.
The Three Crystal is a flower shaped crystal that engraved with magic runes. After the crystal cracked, the spell with activated automatically. Unless it was very urgent, the Emperor would never used it.
" Please give me your order, Your Majesty" . Xuě Lian half kneeling, and acknowledged His Majesty's wish.
Craaack!!
Cracking the crystal with gusto, His Majesty ordered, " Give me all the power in court and military under the Zhou! "
The Zhous is the paternal family of the Empress Dowager. Starting three years ago, she put the Zhous in many high ranking position in court and a few in military camp. Using parental affection from the Emperor and the Emperor's health, she managed to do so. As result, the bribery and corruption spreads.
" Your wish is my command. "