The Adventure of the Kecapi
Chapter 106

"Eh, why is that? Isn't that Han Kingdom treasure rightfully yours because the map was passed down to you by your late father, Liu Ceng?" reprimand Ban Tok who felt astonished.

"Yes, but we have split in half with princess Yu" Liu Ceng said.

"Who is that princess Yu?" ask Siauw Tek in surprise.

Liu Ceng and Hua Li looked at each other, it would be bad to tell her that the Princess was the girl who was once named or known as Yauw Lie and who was now Liu Hong's future wife. The two of them looked at Liu Hong with eyes demanding that Liu Hong who gave an explanation and acknowledgement to his parents.

With his style Liu Hong who was familiar with the hearts of his missan brother and foster brother, immediately said to his father and his two mothers.

"This is the question, Father and Mother both and teacher. Actually, after knowing that brother Ceng intends to hand over the treasure to the representatives of the warrior people, the figures who had participated in fighting over the treasure then supported brother Ceng. Everyone was looking for treasure but eventually, sister Hua and brother Ceng managed to find the coffin containing the treasure of Han Kingdom. Then came princess Yu who requested that the treasure be handed over to her as the representative of the Mongol Empire because she was the special envoy of the Emperor." Liu Hong explained.

"A..what, it's good! You deceitful and evil Mongol princess!" said Ban-tok angrily.

"No, teacher! princess Yu is not evil!" liu Hong exclaimed quickly in defense of the Mongol princess.

"Inevidently, he did not mobilize an army to seize the treasure, even forbidding his two shrewd aides, Beng Ong and the Dead Lady who were about to seize the treasure. He asked for the treasure carefully, making a reasonable excuse." Liu Hong explained.

"Hemm, what plausible reason did he propose?" ask Siauw Tek to his son Liu Hong who is actually Siauw Hong's real name.

"Look, Dad. The lord putru said that the treasure had originally belonged to the Han Kingdom, but because the Han Kingdom had been defeated by the Mongols, all of his possessions became the spoils of the Mongol Empire. After all, the treasure was found in the skull mountains which were also the territory of the Mongol Royal Government, so it should be the property of the Mongol Kingdom represented by princess Yu who carried a golden badge the Mongol kingdom. Therefore, the reason is indisputable and quite strong" Liu Hong said.

"And you gave half the treasure to him, Ceng'er?" ask Ban Tok..

"No, Mother." replied Liu Ceng who also mentioned the teacher to Ban-tok because he became Liu Hong's foster brother and automatically became the adoptive disciple of the three elders on Snake Island.

"Daughter master Yu is arguing with me, each one is making excuses. I am the executor of Father's last message and he is the Emperor's special envoy. Each was unwilling to budge and finally Princess Yu challenged to be held pi-bu one-on-one. The one who won was entitled to have the treasure." Hua Li explained.

"Hemm, that's weird! How does a Mongol princess behave so heroically?" ask the astonished Ban Tok.

"Indeed Tian princess Yu is a swordsman, teacher!" said Liu Hong who commented on his smile.

"He abstains from cheating, does not want to mobilize troops to seize treasure but invites a fight in a fair manner like a swordsman!" liu Hong explained.

 "Then how's the story?" tanya Siauw Tek was eager to hear the continuation of that story.

"Hua's sister represented me in the match, because she was both female. And the princess then fought against Hua's sister. At first fighting magic power, after it turns out the energy in them is balanced in strength, they then compete empty-handed silat. Also in this match they are evenly matched." Liu Ceng explained.

"Indeed the princess Tian was shrewd, teacher!" liu Hong said proudly.

"Then they fought swordsmanship. Even though their swordsmanship was balanced as well, it was lightening the body of Hua's higher sister that finally princess Yu admitted defeat" Liu Ceng continued Liu Hong's story.

"Of course princess Yu no one can match her. Otherwise, not necessarily the princess would lose!" liu Hong exclaimed and clearly his voice defended princess Yu.

"Well, if the warrior Hua wins, it means that the treasure is all yours, why only half and why the half is handed over to the prince?" asked the curious Ban Tok.

"If I don't give up half of it, the princess as the Emperor's special envoy will certainly receive a severe punishment for her failed duty" Liu Ceng replied.

"Will it matter if he gets hanged or beheaded? Why are you so protective of a Mongol prince who is a representative of the Mongol Empire Government?" reprimand Ban Tok to the young man who is now his adopted student.

"Teacher, we are not dealing with the Mongol government, but rather private matters. We don't want Princess Yu to be punished because other than her acting justly and not using violence to seize the treasure with the deployment of an army that we certainly won't be able to fight, he said, also given that the princess is my future sister-in-law," said Liu Ceng who looked at Liu Hong.

"Your sister-in-law? Liu Ceng, what do you mean by those words?" siauw Tek asked and everyone looked at Liu Ceng with wide-eyed astonishment.

"Father, by dividing the treasure, Big Brother Ceng has acted wisely and fairly. This meant that brother Ceng could carry out his duties towards his late father, and Princess Yu's master could also carry out his duties as Emperor's envoy. And thus, there was no major battle because if the government deployed troops, of course we were all unable to fight back. Besides, Father and Mother should both know that I have linked my heart to princess Yu." Liu Hong explained carefully.

"A.what!" snapped at Ban Tok furiously.

"Siauw Hong, are you crazy! How did you choose that Mongol princess to be your future mate? you're a dashing and clever young man, a respectable descendant, is it lacking in powerful warriors to be your soul mate? Why is a Mongol princess clearly the son of the Han invaders!" exclaims Siau Tek who is inexhaustible with his son.

"My son! Please explain, how did you choose Princess Yu as your future wife?" asked Lu Siang, Liu Hong's biological mother who had been listening to their conversation earlier.

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