Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower

Humans were indeed a strange creature.

There were many times when they knew that there was a better choice for them to pick, yet they picked the hardest and illogical choice because of their feelings. The unwillingness within their heart was poured out, unable to be contained.

But that was what made life so colorful.

People have feelings and not just rationality. It was the combination of these two that influenced their thoughts.

River General Kui knew very well that it was the best choice for him to submit and work for Fei Yang Kingdom. But he had worked for Wei Da Kingdom for his entire life and unlike some generals who were willing to move to other kingdoms, his root is in Wei Da Kingdom from the moment he was born.

He was unwilling.

It was because of this that even when Emperor Yang Zhou came here, he didn’t let the other party speak.

He had lived for so many decades and River General Kui wanted his end to be the route he picked. This might be the last stubbornness that was left in his life.

“I respect your decision, River General Kui. The war had left so many scars and it’s impossible to erase all of them.” Emperor Yang Zhou looked at River General Kui and cupped his fist.

River General Kui is a worthy opponent.

Over the years, it was River General Kui’s mind and methods that had allowed Wei Da Kingdom to thrive. There were even times when Fei Yang Kingdom suffered in his hand in the past.

It was an honor for them to be able to have a worthy opponent like him.

But wars itself is a cruel thing.

Because of the ambitions and goals’ that they had, so many people lost their lives. A lot of people’s lives changed because of the war. They lost their families, relatives, and even their land in this war.

It was impossible for things to be completely the same.

They fought so hard in order to protect what they had.

But in war, there will always be the winner and the loser. The winner will be able to determine what will happen in the future.

And what Emperor Yang Zhou wished was for them to live in harmony with each other. But he knew that it wouldn’t be easy. It will take time for them to completely blend together, so everything had to be taken step by step.

“This residence will be given to you. You may stay here and there will be servants who will serve you.” Emperor Yang Zhou paused. “There wouldn’t be anyone who would mistreat you.”

River General Kui was stunned.

In fact, he expected Emperor Yang Zhou to kill him directly because he dared to reject this young man. And being the young man, could it be possible for him not to be hot headed and had the ambitions of youth?

𝓞𝑣𝓵xt.𝐂𝑜𝗆

But looking at the calm Emperor Yang Zhou in front of him, River General Kui felt that he had underestimated this young emperor.

He might be young and inexperienced, but his mind and worldview could even put an old person like him to shame. At this moment, he thoroughly realized why Fei Yang Kingdom could grow so much.

Wei Da Kingdom’s Emperor was nothing more than a figurehead.

He was a ‘doll’ that was used by the nobles in Wei Da Kingdom so that they could live well and also a person with not much qualification.

The other officials and generals had to work hard in order to maintain Wei Da Kingdom so that it would not fall over the years. Everyone knew very well that the few capable princes were also still too young and the nobles were divided into many factions.

There was no unity.

It was very different from Fei Yang Kingdom.

In order for a kingdom to be strong, what they needed the first thing would be for a real figure who could lead them. And it was clear at this moment that Emperor Yang Zhou completely fulfilled this condition.

And Wei Da Kingdom…

Was so weak.

River General Kui cupped his fist. “Many thanks for your generosity, Your Majesty.”

Emperor Yang Zhou took the last look on River General Kui before walking away. Only River General Kui was left behind, looking at the back of the two youths who were walking away.

He took a deep breath and laughed lightly.

*cough* *cough*

Coughing fiercely, River General Kui looked at the blood in his hand and shook his head. In truth, he knew that his physical condition deteriorated and during the last war, he had basically pushed himself beyond the limit.

His old body couldn’t handle such stress.

Right now, his organs were already breaking down and probably wouldn’t last for much longer.

However, he had no regret.

Being able to see the powerful young emperor and realizing the differences between the kingdoms was the most satisfying thing for him. At the very least, he now knew why he had lost.

He closed his eyes and sat down, basking in the sun as a drop of tear fell down from the corner of his eyes.

…

Emperor Yang Zhou and Long Qian Xing didn’t talk until they walked out of this ‘prison’ and returned to the palace. During this time, Long Qian Xing was actually thinking about many things.

While he didn’t like politics, he was still informed of their movements.

After all, it was necessary for him to know some things in order to make sure that he was not left behind in news.

Tep.

Emperor Yang Zhou stopped. “Do you think that I should have killed him?”

“No.” Long Qian Xing looked at Emperor Yang Zhou and smiled faintly. “He’s already at the end of his life. It’s better to let him stay alive and let some nobles to pay a visit in the future.”

So that he could be of use to Fei Yang Kingdom.

Emperor Yang Zhou looked at Long Qian Xing deeply.