The Ruler
111. The Golden Lake City Palace.
The palace hall of the city.
Inside the room, gathered the Generals, as well as high-level elders with worried faces, waiting for news from Liu Whang and the entourage who were still inside the small world of gold.
" Daughter, calm down" said Liu Ming, the commander of the force calming Liu Ye, who continued pacing back and forth.
" It's been a while, but Ayahanda and Uncle Heng, still haven't returned" he said with a worried face.
" Daughter relax. If something really dangerous happens, I don't think your majesty will stay put."
" Commander Ming is right. At the very least, His Majesty will ask for help."
" Uncle, should we check?"
" Daughter, we're all anxious too, but if it doesn't move without orders it will create other problems." A general advised.
" But uncle..."
At the moment when they were conversing, suddenly Liu Whang, Qing Ruo, Liu Heng and the party entered the room.
" Dad," said Liu Ye, approaching Liu Whang with a worried look.
" Be calm, there is young master Qing Ruo who protects," Liu Whang said calming everyone down, indicating that they were fine.
" Alright, father.." then set his eyes on Qing Ruo, who was smiling kindly at him.
" Young master.thank you." respectfully, the retorted nod and Qing Ruo's friendly smile.
The presence of Liu Whang and his entourage that looked fine, made everyone in the place finally feel calm, and breathe with relief. Even now they start to look very curious about what is happening in the small world.
After Liu Whang and the entourage sat on the seats, the clan higher-ups began to crowd them with questions, but were immediately responded by Liu Ninglong, who asked them to remain calm.
" The elders, the generals. Sorry to worry you guys. There had been a phenomenon in the small world before, especially in the golden lake, but it was an extraordinary event. But before that, allow young master Qing Ruo to speak," Liu Ninglong said excitedly, while directing his gaze at Qing Ruo respectfully, making them even more curious.
" Young Master" Liu Whang said.
Qing Ruo nodded her head, looking at everyone in the room kindly.
" The elders, generals, princesses. First of all I would like to thank you, for having been given the opportunity to be in this city, and resting within the small world of the Golden Lake. And I'm also sorry for making such a mess in the small world and making everyone worry-"
Qing Ruo had yet to finish her words, the place suddenly became boisterous, and looks of disappointment on their faces.
The actions of everyone in the room, instantly made Liu Whang, Liu Heng and Liu Ninglong, as well as the other two generals who had come into the small world earlier, step down from their seats, he said, then kneel before Qing Ruo, bowing his head respectfully, without daring to say a word.
The actions of Liu Whang and his entourage left everyone speechless again. Even the deathly pale face and cold sweat that came out from Liu Whang's body and his entourage, made the place go silent.
" Your highness, general, get up. This is just a misunderstanding," Qing Ruo said casually.
" But young master, their actions are truly outrageous," Liu Whang replied stammered.
" If they are outrageous, then why is it His Majesty, who apologized? Awake."
" But young master..."
" ba-good. Thank you young master.." stood up, then sat back in his chair.
Liu Whang sat on the main seat, staring at everyone in the room with a sour face.
" Truly insolent. Where is your manners! If young master Qing Ruo is offended and angry. Do you think all of us in this room are capable of fighting it? Just one slap of it can kill us all in this room! really ungrateful. Been helped and protected, is this how you treat others!" Liu Whang rattled furiously, speaking in the minds of everyone in the room.
Suddenly everyone in the room stood up, and was about to kneel down in apology, but Qing Ruo immediately stopped.
" Don't do that!" his voice was firm, making them fall silent again.
" Your Majesty, there seems to be nothing more that I need to explain. Since my business is done, it'll go." While handing over the golden badge of the Liu clan that he used to enter the small world earlier, made Liu Ye and everyone else who was inside the room speechless. Qing Ruo's actions that returned the gift, made them so frightened.
" Young master, this? Are you going soon?" Liu Ming asked, venturing out.
Qing Ruo nodded her head. Looked at the commander kindly.
" Your Majesty, princess, elders, please continue your conversation. I'm retreating." Cupped his hands respectfully, then left the room without wanting to get an escort from them.
Liu Whang and everyone in the room stared at Qing Ruo's departure with guilt.
Suddenly Liu Heng and Liu Ninglong stood up from his chair, then knelt down, staring at the back of Qing Ruo who continued to step her feet away from the room. But suddenly Qing Ruo stopped her steps.
" General Heng, General Ninglong, get up. There is no need for you to do such a thing," Qing Ruo said kindly.
" Young master, thank you. I'm Liu Heng will remember your good graces." Cupped his hands respectfully, then followed Liu Ninglong, Liu Whang, Liu Ye and the two Generals who had participated into the golden small world before.
" I will also remember this city," Qing Ruo said, then vanished from everyone's sight.
" Uncle Heng, Uncle Ninglong." said Liu Ye,
throw everyone's daydreams.
" Okay, let's continue this meeting. Brother Heng," Liu Whang said with an annoyed face.
" Both Your Majesty," Liu Heng replied, while circulating his gaze at everyone who was still speechless..
" There is good news and bad news. The good news is that we have learned the secret of the Golden Lake. The bad news is, you have offended the man who revealed the secret. You need to know. The chaos that had occurred earlier, it was because young master Qing Ruo was fighting to resuscitate Liu Lao's ancestor who had lost his sanity," Liu Heng said with a dejected face, begin to explain the situation in the small world and the important events that occur in the small world. Make everyone in the room stand up.
" Swhus.." suddenly twenty immortal peaches that had evolved, appeared from within Liu Whang's storage ring, shocking everyone.
" This forbidden fruit is also given by the person you have offended before" Liu said, Heng explained, asking Liu Whang to keep the fruit back.
" So I hope you can learn from the situation that just happened. Learn to maintain an attitude, especially when talking to others. Even when talking to a child. Before speaking, be a good listener in order to conclude things correctly. You guys are lucky to have offended young master Qing Ruo who is not easily angered, but it will be different story if you offend others," Liu Whang said sternly, it made everyone who was inside the room kneel respectfully.
" Your Majesty, we will learn to be better..."
" Well, this meeting I'll end." said Liu Whang, standing up from his chair, and then leaving the room.
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