The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Emperor Huizong
An old man with a long white beard in the typical clothes of a white and dark green healer welcomed the arrival of the group of Panji Tejo Laksono who was preceded by Princess Song Zhao Meng. Two young healers, one male and one female accompanied the old physician who was the court physician of the Song Empire, Chu Ma Huang.
This slightly short-bodied old man with a distended stomach immediately saluted Princess Song Zhao Meng.
"Chu Ma Huang saluted Princess Meng", court physician Chu Ma Huang said respectfully to Princess Song Zhao Meng.
"Chu Palace Master, no need to hesitate..
I'm here to ask for your help in treating my friend. Are you willing to do it?", Princess Song Zhao Meng smiled faintly.
"The duty of the Princess is an order for the servant.
Chu Ma Huang will fully attempt to heal the sick friend of the Princess. Now where is the Princess' sick friend?", Palace Physician Chu circulated his gaze behind Princess Song Zhao Meng.
From behind, Panji Tejo Laksono carried the slender body of Wanyan Lan which was still weak followed by Luh Jingga.
"Young Master, please,
Please follow these two students. The two of them will show a place for the treatment of this Young Miss", Physician Chu Ma Huang said politely. His two disciples immediately walked first and entered the residence of the palace physician. The banner of Tejo Laksono carrying Wanyan Lan's body was followed by Luh Jingga trailing behind them.
Shortly after, Physician Chu soon followed into the resting room of Wanyan Lan with Song Zhao Meng and Qiao Er who faithfully accompanied this Princess Emperor Huizong.
Physician Chu deftly immediately checked Wanyan Lan's weakly rolled pulse in the bed. Physician Chu's face immediately frowned in surprise as soon as he read Wanyan Lan's pulse. Soon he turned his head towards Panji Tejo Laksono and Song Zhao Meng who were standing by the bedside.
"Mr Princess, please,
It seems like the Princess' friend was hit by a huge qi power blow. The disgrace again, the energy contained a vile poison called the Golden and Silver Snake Poison. If you do not immediately get the antidote, the chances of survival are very few" Physician Chu Ma Huang said as he bowed respectfully.
Panji Tejo Laksono and Princess Song Zhao Meng looked at each other at the answer. Panji Tejo Laksono immediately looked towards Physician Chu Ma Huang as he asked, "What is the antidote to Mr. Physician?".
Hearing that question, Physician Chu Ma Huang let out a long sigh before speaking.
"The Golden and Silver Snake Poison can only be offered by the 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seed, Spirit Grass Root and Autumn Sunflower. The last two things I have, but the 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seeds.", Physician Chu did not continue his sentence.
Everyone fell silent from feeling confused by the words of Physician Chu. At that time, Wanyan Lan who was still conscious despite her frail state said, "Lord Princess Song, there is no need to bother looking for another 100 years of Snow Lotus Seeds. I'm it's okay.
Please give this to Emperor Huizong because I cannot hand it over directly to him. After this I request that Emperor Huizong help the Jurchen Tribe to obtain the rights to the Golden River lands".
Everyone immediately turned their heads towards the bed where Wanyan Lan was sitting with a pale face. In the right hand of the beautiful girl who was now in danger of her life, there was a yellow silk package containing the Jade Dragon Stamp.
Princess Song Zhao Meng immediately approached Wanyan Lan's bed. The daughter of the Chief of the Jurchen immediately extended the yellow silk cloth to Song Zhao Meng. Emperor Huizong's daughter immediately accepted Wanyan Lan's gift while smiling faintly at the pale-faced beautiful girl.
"You just calm down..
I'll pass on your message to father. For a 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seed, I heard that the Emperor's personal medicinal warehouse stored rare medicinal ingredients. Maybe the seeds were there. Now you rest, Young Miss Lan. After this I and Brother Thee will be facing the Emperor Palace, and I promise to ask for a 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seed on her".
Hearing Princess Song Zhao Mengs reply, Wanyan Lan tried to smile and nodded in understanding.
After confirming the state of Wanyan Lan in the supervision of Physician Chu Ma Huang, Princess Song Zhao Meng and Panji Tejo Laksono immediately left the residence of Physician Chu Ma Huang to head towards the Song Imperial Palace.
Once at the palace gate, regular checks were carried out by the palace guard soldiers carefully. Although they knew that the one who came was Emperor Huizong's own daughter, but because there was Panji Tejo Laksono and his comrades inevitably this routine inspection process took place strictly and thoroughly as well.
After quite a long wait, the palace's gatekeeper chief in charge immediately approached the horse carriage occupied by Princess Song Zhao Meng.
"Please come in, Princess..
Sorry if your trip was interrupted. We are just carrying out our duties" said the head of the palace gatekeeper while saluting Princess Song Zhao Meng.
"I understand, Chief Guard..
When it's done, I want to go to my private place and meet my father" Princess Song Zhao Meng said immediately.
"Please Lord Princess", the head of the palace gatekeeper immediately invited Princess Song Zhao Meng and Panji Tejo Laksono with their entourage to enter the palace. With the exception of the higher-ups, the Panjalu soldiers who escorted the Tejo Laksono Panji and the soldiers of Princess Song's personal guard Zhao Meng were directed to remain silent in the army barracks outside the palace. Only a few soldiers who are in charge of bringing big gifts from the country of Panjalu are allowed to enter.
After passing through strict state palace protocol, finally Panji Tejo Laksono accompanied by Song Zhao Meng got a chance to meet with Emperor Huizong in the Emperor's private room.
A burly man in a red silk shirt with gold thread embroidered with a dragon on his chest was sitting reading a book. On his head was a typical crown of an emperor with a golden konde stitch. The man, who was about 40 years old, was Emperor Huizong, the eighth Emperor of the current Song Dynasty. The emperor who had 5 Maharani people seemed dignified like a high-class noble in general.
From the direction of the front door of the Emperor's private room, a pale-white-faced man with lips on a red dye polish seemed to be walking hurriedly closer to where Emperor Huizong was reading. This woody man was Eunuch Tong Guan, one of the eunuchs who became a confidant of Emperor Huizong. The arrival of Eunuch Tong Guan made Emperor Huizong stop reading the literary book that was in his right hand and stare towards this pale-faced eunuch.
"Greetings servant, Your Majesty the Emperor. This Your Majesty's servant apologizes for interrupting the reading time of His Majesty.
Princess Meng Er has returned to the palace. He came along with a man who claimed to be a messenger from the overseas country named Po Chia Lung (the name for Panjalu in Chinese dialect) on Cho Po Island (Java). Was His Majesty pleased to accept their arrival?", Eunuch Tong Guan bowed his body to Emperor Huizong.
"Hmmmmmmm..
The rebellious girl apparently wanted to go home too. Please let them in" Emperor Song said, closing his Chinese literature and placing it on a large table in front of his seat of greatness.
Shortly thereafter, Eunuch Tong Guan returned with Princess Song Zhao Meng and Panji Tejo Laksono with General Liu King, Chen Su Bing, Cai Yuan, Luh Jingga, Demung Gumbreg, and others, Ludaka Tumenggung, Rajegwesi Tumenggung and Purusoma Rakryan. Behind them, some Panjalu warriors carried dozens of beautiful teak crates and placed them on the floor of the Emperor's private room.
"Our respect to His Majesty the Emperor" Eunuch Tong Guan said immediately.
After hearing such an aba, Princess Song Zhao Meng immediately honored with the typical style of the Chinese Country along with Eunuch Tong Guan. While Panji Tejo Laksono and his followers immediately squatted and worshiped Emperor Huizong as they worshiped Prabu Jitendrakara Parakrama Bhakta, Maharaja of Panjalu.
"Regain..
Sincerely yours I have received", hearing Emperor Huizong's words, Eunuch Tong Guan immediately replied courteously, "Thank you for the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor. May the Emperor live long".
After saying so, everyone immediately stood up following Eunuch Tong Guan's footsteps. This was the ordinance of respect for the Emperor in accordance with the rules prevailing in Chinese society.
"Meng Er, please,
You finally came home from your wanderings to the South. What did you get from this trip?", asked Emperor Huizong immediately.
"Greetings to the Emperor's father..
Meng Er gained invaluable experience. Moreover, Governor Chengdu was very kind and loyal to the Song Empire. It also broke the news that was widely circulated among the public that they intended to rebel.
And another one that ananda could, please father would open", Song Zhao Meng immediately took out a yellow silk cloth and presented it to Emperor Huizong. Eunuch Tong Guan immediately took the parcel and gave it to Emperor Huizong. As soon as the yellow silk cloth was opened, Emperor Huizong's eyes immediately widened.
"Dragon Jade Stamps?
Meng Er, where did you get this thing?", asked Emperor Huizong immediately.
"Please forgive the Emperor's Father..
It was a deposit from Wanyan Lan. He wanted to set her up directly on the father, but he was currently seriously injured and was in the care of Physician Chu Ma Huang. He was exposed to the Golden and Silver Snake Poison in order to defend the Dragon Jade Stamp, father. He left a message for the Emperor's father to fulfill a promise to help the Jurchens reclaim their right to rule over the Golden River Land", Song Zhao Meng ended his talk while paying homage to Emperor Huizong.
Mmmmmm...
"I will not forget my promise. So how is Princess Lan now? Has he improved?", Emperor Huizong again asked.
"According to Physician Chu, the Golden and Silver Snake Poison could only be offered with a 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seed, the Emperor's Father.
If the Emperor's personal medicine warehouse keeps the medicinal ingredients, please the Emperor's Father will be willing to give them", Song Zhao Meng said immediately.
"Your Majesty, please,
The 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seeds were a rare medicinal ingredient. It's hard to get her. Please Your Majesty the Emperor is wise in making decisions", said Eunuch Tong Guan while respecting.
"I know that, Eunuch Tong..
But Wanyan Lan's services were immense in returning this Dragon Jade Stamp to me. I can't ignore it.
Meng Er, I will give you 100 years of Snow Lotus Seeds to treat Wanyan Lan. You can have that in my personal medicine warehouse" Emperor Huizong said immediately.
"Ayahanda the Emperor is generous. Thanks to his generosity, Father", Song Zhao Meng immediately paid tribute to Emperor Huizong. The banner of Tejo Laksono who had heard Emperor Huizong's words smiled faintly.
"Now it's your turn, State Envoy Po Chia Lung..
Why did you come all the way here?", Emperor Huizong turned his attention to Panji Tejo Laksono.
"Greetings to us, Your Majesty the Emperor.
I'm Tejo Laksono. We have come far and wide as the emissaries of King Panjalu to establish friendly relations with the Song Empire. As a sign of the sincerity of Maharaja Prabu Jitendrakara Parakrama Bhakta, he gave some gifts to His Majesty the Emperor", The banner of Tejo Laksono saluted Emperor Huizong before his right hand signaled to the Panjalu soldiers who were carrying teak crates to open the box.
Deftly, the Panjalu soldiers opened teak crates and hundreds of bars of gold, silver, gems and jewelry were instantly visible. In addition, dozens of elephant tusks and various handicrafts from brass and copper were also there. Not to forget also a statue of Buddha as high as almost as the waist of an adult made of gold also dedicated to Emperor Huizong.
Emperor Huizong who was very pleased with the luxury, immediately stood up from his seat and smiled widely.
"Friendship with Po Chia Lung Country, of course I am very happy. The Song Empire is very wide open to befriend anyone who wants to cooperate with us. This is a joyous thing for me.
As a receipt from us, I will allow you to enjoy our hospitality in Kaifeng before you return to your country. Be patient, I will prepare a gift for King Po Chia Lung.
Do you know what the favorite of King Po Chia Lung, Envoy Thee?", Emperor Huizong smiled wryly.
"Please forgive His Majesty the Emperor,
King Panjalu Prabu Jitendrakara Parakrama Bhakta, my father, wanted to establish kinship with the Song Dynasty" Panji Tejo Laksono said while paying tribute to Emperor Huizong. Hearing the words of Panji Tejo Laksono, Emperor Huizong was a little surprised as well, but the Chinese Landlord immediately turned his head towards Song Zhao Meng who was smiling to himself.
"Meng Er, please,
You want to marry this prince?"