The Immortality Flower
The New Year's Supper

Lin Huang looked at the book he had obtained at the secret place of the temple. Flipping through the book thinking of finding a way to open it instantly.

"Do I have to find a dragon to open it? Or do I need to go to the sky?"said Lin Huang.

"Dump the book, you don't need it"

"That's you? I've known for a long time" replied Lin Huang.

"You have me, you don't need a junk book like that"

"I want to see your expression when I open this book," said Lin Huang teasing the creature inside his body.

"My expression will be very bad"

"I'm waiting for him," replied Lin Huang.

The city looks more crowded than a normal day. The new year soon brought the kings back to the capital. The Wu dynasty now ruled by Emperor Wu Jiang Zhi reached its peak of glory.

"Kingdom? I wonder if there will be a power struggle in it?"said Lin Huang.

The sound of a shout from a soldier giving a cue to move aside gave way to attract the attention of Lin Huang. The majestic horse carriage flashed escorted by several soldiers in full uniform.

King Ling Wei was inside a horse-drawn carriage tightly guarded by soldiers. One of the kings had arrived at the capital, the ruling monarch in the southwest.

Lin Huang stared at the horse carriage that brought king Ling Wei into the palace as his gaze fell on someone beside him who was none other than Empress Ru Fei.

Lin Huang left the crowd walking towards his house. The slums were the residences of Lin Huang. There he was born and raised by his parents.

In the days one by one the king returned to the capital, there were 8 kings of the Wu dynasty. Emperor Jiang Zhi won the usurpation of his 8 brothers with the help of his wife who was a noble who supported the previous Emperor on the throne.

Emperor Jiang Zhi gained stable political power over other candidates. Having skills in terms of politics and war strategies makes it reliable for some ministers.

"You must attend the palace banquet." said a middle-aged man.

"I don't want to go there, it's too tense to be in the palace" Lou Shi replied.

The nobleman Lou was one of the noble nobles and buttresses of the Wu dynasty. Lou Shi's father was the minister of Wu dynasty work. One of the influential ministers, while Lou Shi is the legitimate son of Minister Lou's wife who has a bright future in government.

"I have another identity not only as the legitimate son of the Lou residence" Lou Shi replied.

"As far as you are concerned, you should give the face of Lou's residence in the palace" said Minister Lou, leaving Lou Shi alone.

Lou Shi was a disciple in the sect in addition to being the legitimate son of the Lou household. Having two identities makes him have to be good at managing time.

Lou Shi was sitting by the lake staring at the sight of the lotus lake blooming. He thought too much about what to do when attending the banquet as the legitimate son of the Lou residence.

"I hate politics, it's too complicated to think about it" Lou Shi said.

Lou Shi caught the red flames from the burning of the branches carried out by the servants of the residence.

"I'm reminded of Mr. Huang" murmured Lou Shi.

Lin Huang wore neat clothes celebrating the new year, the new year's vivaciousness felt in his hometown despite being simple yet meaningful.

Lin Huang gathered with the surrounding residents as well as the children celebrating the new year meaningfully.

"They smile sincerely, I will keep their smile," Inner Lin Huang.

Lou Shi wearing a noble robe signifies he is the heir to the Lou residence. Minister Lou came along with his son to enter the banquet hall.

Various Ministers brought their daughters' sons to attend the banquet. The kings sat in their own places with their wives.

"Your Majesty the Emperor entered the room!!"

The Emperor along with the Empress entered the banquet hall, sitting on the throne looking at the guests present.

"His Majesty and family may the heavens be blessed" said the audience who came.

"understand"

Everyone chatted casually, the kings who were present reminisced when they were still princes. The time of togetherness of the members of the royal family is very little, each occupied by his own affairs.

"Mr Lou, when are you going to perform the maturation ceremony?"ask Minister Fang.

"After the new year I will hold a ceremony of maturity for my son, after which I will let him find his own common thread" replied Minister Lou.

Minister Lou and Fang's talk was heard to the Emperor's ears.

"Is that really what Minister Fang said?"asked Emperor Jiang Zhi.

Minister Lou was surprised to hear his talk in the Emperor's ears, and he had to answer it.

"Right, Your Majesty," replied Minister Lou.

Everyone steadied their hearts to prepare their best daughter to look attractive in the eyes of Lou's son.

"I'm waiting for him to enter the government" the Emperor said.

Everyone was whispering to hear Lou Shi gain the support of the Emperor. Minister Lou smiled but his heart was anxious.

"My daughter Hua Li seems to fit in well with Lou's son" the Emperor said.

Lou Shi's heart seemed to stop when the Emperor mentioned his daughter along with his name. Minister Lou had a calm facial expression but the ripples in his heart could not be denied by anyone.

"It looks like Lou's residence will reach the sky overnight," whispered one of the nobles.

Not only did the Emperor openly support Lou's son entering the government, but he uttered a shocking sentence afterwards. The first princess of the empress' womb will be betrothed by the Emperor himself.

"Will the sect be able to accept the rampage from the palace?"inner Lou Shi.

"Your Majesty is generous, this Minister is not noble enough to have such a wonderful son-in-law as Hua Li's daughter" replied Minister Lou.

"Does Minister Lou want to be the great advisor standing next to me?"ask Emperor.

The Emperor's words made the noise of the entire room, everyone thought that was so special Lou Shi.

"Hamba did not mean to offend His Majesty" said Minister Lou.

Minister Lou further lowered his head feeling a look of hate and envy from all directions. Lou Shi did not dare to raise his face.

"I want to ask Lou's son" the Emperor said.

"Hamba understands," replied Lou Shi.

"What are you gonna do after your manhood ceremony?"ask Emperor.

"Hamba will be in the sect doing his duty as a full-fledged sect disciple" Lou Shi replied.

"Lou's son wants to serve in the world of silat?"ask Emperor.

Lou Shi hesitantly wanted to answer him because he knew the trap question from the Emperor.

"Hamba wants to travel the silat world," Lou Shi replied politely.

"Lou's son is a true fighter, worthy of being the heir to the Lou residence" the Emperor praised.

"Thank you, Your Majesty be kind to you," replied Lou Shi.

"Whenever one goes, the Emperor can definitely see him wherever he is" the Emperor said, affirming Lou Shi.

Everyone knows the threat behind the Emperor's words. Wherever Lou Shi stood, the Emperor would definitely find him. No one knows for sure why the Emperor insisted on tying Lou's son to Hua Li's daughter.

No one gossiped in the banquet aual considering that the Emperor was still sitting on his throne