Warlord of the Xili Kingdom
The Slander against Zhaoling

The masked robbers immediately removed their face coverings, after arriving at a cave in the Dong mountain area.

They immediately lowered down the man one of Tuang Khong's adopted children who was wounded by the sabre. The wound was quite severe, as another sword pierced right into his left chest.

Jiong grimaced in pain with the wound on his left chest with the cloth given by Jihu. "I-I've been unable to stand it again, Father" he said with difficulty.

Mr. Khong clasped tightly onto Jiong's hand while stroking his head gently. "Don't say that, son! I'll make sure you're safe. Believe me," said Mr. Khong. "Yahu, Yoon. You guys find medicinal foliage around here, and please look for a rare purple flower with a funnel-like shape. Quickly search, and bring it here!"

"Good!" Jihu and Yoona immediately went to look for the medicinal plant. Jiong tried to stop him, but both of them had come out of the cave.

"Patience, Son. You will be saved" said Mr. Khong, encouraging his son.

Jiong shook his head slowly. "The wounds on my tu-body are pretty bad, A-yah. I-I'm not a-kan all-mat," he said still with difficulty. "A-yah, to-long be-give this pa-da Yoona." a hairpin with sunflower carvings, handed Jiong to his father. "Tell me this old bah-wa he understood. The man did not know that Yoona was expelled from the Palace" Jiong continued with great difficulty.

Mr. Khong frowned at the words of Jiong, His Second Son. "Men? Whose man?" asked Mr. Khong confused. All this time, He did not know if Yoona was a Princess, more precisely the wife of Prince Xili. Yoona never told me she was part of the kingdom. He simply said that they were slandered, thus being punished by the Emperor for exclusion to the Temple of Gods.

However, Jiong could not continue his words because he could not withstand the pain in the wound which was very fatal. "Aarrhgggh,"

"Young ... Hongqong ... Yong!" Mr. Khong shook his son's body, but there was no reaction. Jiong has been gone forever.

"Second Brother!" yell all hysterically. They even patted Jiong's body.

At the same time, Jihu and Yoona had just returned from the forest and brought the herbs that her father had requested earlier. Seeing everyone crying, the two quickly approached with a flat look. "What's this?"

They did not answer Jihu and Yoona's questions. Only sobs sounded bitter from everyone who was there. Feeling neglected, Jihu yelled in annoyance. "Why are you crying? Tell me to understand,"

Daeyong immediately shifted his body so that Jihu could see what was before them by himself. No need for explanation, just an action alone explains everything.

Jihu's eyes widened. He even dropped the herbs he had searched with Yoona in the forest with great difficulty. "Jiong ... wake up! I've found a cure that can heal your wounds. Li-see .." he immediately picked up the plant that had fallen to the ground and showed it in front of Jiong who had closed his eyes. "I managed to find this medicine with Yoona in the forest. You know, we got this with great difficulty. So, you should eat it right now!" it was like nothing happened.

Yoona immediately hugged Jihu's body tightly. "Let Brother Jiong rest, brother. He was tired," whispered Yoona softly. Tears flooded her cheeks until Yoona's voice shook.

Jihu thrashed from Yoona's arms. He walked over to Jiong's body again. "You know, I'd be mad if you ignored my words. Come on, sit down and eat this rare flower, so that your wounds will heal quickly!" smith again.

Everyone who saw it became unbearable.they went out to avoid the heartwarming sight. Mr. Khong Guan was silent and did not react. He stared blankly at his son's body.

Memories of two years with Jiong is not a moment. They are together in times of joy or sorrow. Moreover, his father, Mr. Khong, did not discriminate all of his adopted children. The same affection for them was always gushing forth, making his five adopted children coexist in harmony.

Sad, certainly very sad. But, seeing Jihu who was devastated over Jiong's death made the heart even more sick. Jihu and Jiong had been together for a long time. Both were discovered by Mr. Khong at the age of twelve, and were in a miserable state. They were left for dead by their parents because of the massacres committed by the bandits.

Mr. Khong who accidentally passed through their village, saw clearly the cruelty of the bandits. As a man of conscience, he immediately saved Jihu and Jiong and hid them from the bandits who were looking for their lives.

From then on, the two became the adopted sons of Mr. Khong Guan, and had the Khong surname.

Mr. Khong stood up and approached Jihu. He hugged his first son while patting his back slowly. "Give up your sister's departure, son. He was too tired" he said.

Instantly Jihu's body collapsed on the ground. She cried so much, "forgive me!" I heard regret from his tone. Jihu felt that he could not protect his sister.

"Take your heart out, son. Release Jiong's departure with an airy heart. Let him rest in peace!" advice from Mr. Khong again. Everyone was crying in silence, powerless to endure this deep sadness.

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"What's? General Hui is dead?" The emperor was shocked at the report that a soldier had submitted.

"Rubber, Your Majesty. The killer was a masked robber and ... and ..." The soldier seemed nervous not to be able to continue his words.

Emperor Zhihu knitted his eyebrows together looking at the nervous soldier. "Say it clearly. And what?!" pinta Emperor.

"Before I apologize, Your Majesty!" said scared. "The person involved and protecting the masked robbers was ... Pa-Commander Zhaoling, Your Majesty!" he said a little.

"No way!" rebut the Emperor while standing from his throne. "You're slandering my son for General Hui's death? He's Zhaoling's loyal subordinate. There's no way my son killed his loyal followers!" The emperor kept on beating him.

"We've found evidence at the scene, Your Honor. In addition to the masks of the robbers, we also found a fan belonging to the Commander lying between the bodies of Xili troops" he said, showing the two objects towards the Emperor.

The atmosphere inside the palace became chaotic. They immediately talked about what was going on right now. In fact, they blatantly cursed Zhaoling for protecting the masked robbers who always troubled the Nobles.

"What a hypocrite. He used his power for such a disgusting thing, "Ministers and other Officials immediately gossiped Zhaoling.

However, they did not see the victory grin of someone who was among them at this moment. The man smiled with a very satisfied heart, "accept the consequences if you dare to deal with me!"