
A journey will end, when we have reached the destination.
Like a life that ends when death greets you.
However, it was as if the story had just begun, as Murongyu's entourage drew closer to the entourage of the Zing empire.
Murongyu with a stern face, ordered to stop to his followers. He saw from across the street, that the entourage from the Zing empire, was now also stopping right in front of him.
The Young Emperor of Xili ordered the guard, to approach the entourage of the Zing empire, with a scroll in his hand.
Meanwhile, the entourage from the Zing empire also stopped, when it saw the entourage of Emperor Murongyu.
For some people, this is a coincidence, just by chance.
However, it was not for the emperor Jiang jing wei that he knew very well, that they had planned everything.
Right at the junction of the imperial city of Xili, the two groups met, with the destination or direction of the road in front of them, a main road leading to the land of Tang.
Emperor Murongyu's entourage was from the right of the road, while Emperor Jing's entourage was from the left of the road.
''Sincerely the servant of His Majesty the Emperor, this servant wishes to convey a message to his Majesty.'' Said a guard, with his body lowered while saluting.
And sure enough, beside the guard, there stood another guard, with an emblem on his shirt from the Xili empire.
A man with a well-built body, lowered his head for a moment, before walking closer to the Emperor's carriage.
With his body still half-down, the guard man started to open his mouth, and said. ''Sincerely Your Majesty's servant, this servant was sent to deliver a message from the Xili Empire.''
Hearing those words, Emperor Jing rolled his eyes lazily.
There is a dislike in his heart, it can even be categorized as a hatred.
However, he knew clearly that Murongyu, the Emperor of Xili, was still expecting his wife.
His hand gently rubbed the head of Ziaruo, who was still sleeping soundly on his lap.
''I had expected this to happen, Murongyu si*l*n you ruined my mood." Mumbled in his heart.
Keeping his composure, Jiang jing wei replied. ''Wuhan...''
The man called his loyal guard. And for Wuhan that voice, it deserves His an order.
Wuhan understood what the master wanted, even if only by his name.
Quickly the guard man and friend of Jing, took a scroll from the messenger's hand.
Wuhan carried the scroll, and it was about to be given to Emperor Jing.
However, a voice stopped his steps.''Read to me Wuhan, my hands are busy pampering the Empress.''
A speech that made Wuhan stunned for a moment, and made some others there also gasp.
However, the man quickly understood the demeanor of the Emperor.
Emperor Jing, deliberately showing off his affection with the Empress to them. Especially to Murongyu, the Emperor of Xili, whom he considered a threat to his happiness.
Jiang jing wei wanted to affirm to the man, that Ziaruo had become his, the woman chose herself as husband.
Meanwhile, to Murongyu it was like a blow, he did not even see or hear Ziaruo, denying the man he hated so much.
From the very beginning Murongyu planned everything in detail, even the letter in the scroll, he had designed in such a way, to hurt Jiang jing wei.
Murongyu deliberately sought approval using a scroll, although he was able to get off the carriage and speak directly to Jiang jing wei.
In other words, he did not consider the man as someone he should respect, so sending him a scroll was more than enough.
For Murongyu, he was lazy to deal with the man, but to be with Ziaruo on the next two days trip, he would inevitably have to say hello to Jiang jing wei first.
Hearing the reply from inside the carriage, Murongyu's heart rumbled as if a volcanic explosion, which was about to spout out its hot larvae.
However, his anger had not subsided yet, he again heard the same sound from inside the train, when Wuhan read out the contents of the scroll letter.
''Lord, do you wish to awaken my beloved Empress, by reading you that rude.''
''You just read it yourself, and tell me the essence of the letter.'' The Emperor continued from the carriage.
''Since when have you been good at playing His Majesty?.'' Mumbles in the heart of Wuhan.
Wuhan started reading the writing on the scroll, in silence.
A moment later, he stepped closer towards Emperor Jing's carriage, and said. ''Even Your Majesty, it seems that Emperor Murongyu, wants to join our entourage.''
Hearing this, Jing gave a faint smile to her face, and it was unknown to anyone, not to Wuhan.
Jiang jing wei looked at the peaceful face on her lap for a moment, correcting the position of the wife's body, getting closer to her body.
Inwardly, he hates and curses the ruler of Xili, but in a voice that is suppressed as calmly as possible, he again says. ''Ooohh.so he doesn't trust his guarding ability.''
''Alright, let's just say we help people in distress, after all he is good at seeking protection.'' Jing continues back.
Every utterance from the man, was clearly in the hearing of Murongyu and his guards.
A meaningful saying, that the Murongyu empire begged for protection for the Tang, from the Xili empire.
An indirect insult, which says that the guards of the Xili empire are very weak.
Emperor Murongyu, it was as if his beard was burning, but as he was about to get off the carriage, Hanwen came in.
The friend stood right, in front of the exit of the carriage, Hanwen stared at Murongyu for a moment, and shook his head slowly.
''He deliberately provoked your anger, and if it worked then not only could you not travel with him, but we would be the reason for him to start a war.'' Said Hanwen in a soft tone.
Hearing these words, Murongyu struck the wall of the carriage before returning to his seat.
The man's face seemed to wipe, after his success in obtaining the throne, why he still had to be patient, even to someone who had almost killed him.
''Don't worry it won't be long, when the time comes, you can tear his body and heart.'' Hanwen tried to defuse Murongyu's anger.
Hanwen again walked to the side of the carriage, after he was convinced that Murongyu was no longer indulging his current emotions.
''Wuhan.ayo, the land of Tang is still far away, tell them (a rapport from the emperor Murongyu) to take some distance, I don't want the noise to wake the Empress up.'' Jiang jing wei is back.
Emperor Jing, really took advantage of this opportunity to scorn, as well as humiliate Murongyu.
Moreover, when each of his provocations was unsuccessful, the,
Jiang jing wei became annoyed, and cursed inwardly.
''Si*lan turned out to be thick-faced, and not provoked. Though I want her to be upset and give her a reason to reject him.''
''Stop, that's enough.''
A soft voice, startling Jiang jing wei.
The man, staring at his lap. There a pair of eyes were now staring at him.
Found that Jing was confused. With a loud voice he said again. ''Ka..you're awake Yun?.''
The hesitant and stern voice of the husband, made Ziaruo look at him even more deeply.
The woman smiled for a moment, before she said again. ''With your loud voice, will this Lady not awaken Her Majesty?.''
''Yuun...'' Jing reflexively said, he regretted having obeyed his heart, which wanted to provoke anger from Murongyu, until he forgot that the lover of heart, was enjoying his sleep.
''Don't upset her anymore, it's not you.'' Ziaruo said again.
Empress Yun, staring right into the bead of the husband's eyes, understood that there was a question in the man's mind.
Ziaruo moved his hand slowly, gently touched Jing's cheek, and again said. ''Don't think strangely, I forbid you, not for him. And why, I have to defend her?, she is not who for this woman.''
Hearing that, a smile was imprinted on Jing's face, with the wife's body quickly reaching into the arms, a clear hue of happiness on her face.
''I know, you won't demean, as well as disappoint me Yun, sorry I got too carried away.'' Jing said.
And in the end, the two entourage from the Xili empire and the Zing empire, went hand in hand.
Protect each other and protect each other, even with their own thoughts and intentions.