Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 6 - Chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

Feng Ming was drifting in a sea of darkness, don’t know how long until he awakes from his sleepy state. Finally, he got enough energy to open up his eyes.

Waking up, Feng Ming saw a familiar pair of beautiful eyes and recognized the person next to him. He tried to force a smile.

FM: I didn't believe that I would still be alive to see Advisor.

Lu Dan looked carefully at him for a long time and then let out a sigh.

LD: Finally Duke Ming has woken up. Lu Dan was afraid that if Duke Ming was unconscious for the continuous three days, then there won’t be any way to deal with the priestesses so I was forced to give Duke Ming a higher strength of medication. I was afraid that Duke Ming’s body won’t be able to take it, but after one day you have woke up. You really are blessed by the gods.

The words “blessed by the gods” made Feng Ming remembered what he said to threatened those priestesses before. The Head Priestess also said that if after three days, there is no appearance of the gods then she will kill him. The only person that was able to stand in front of them was Lu Dan, but Lu Dan is also not someone good, but because of this pitiful small life, Feng Ming had to flatter him a bit. Thinking about it, Feng Ming giggled and looked at Lu Dan.

FM: Advisor is such an intelligent person and also a country’s support. The Great King does not have a shortage of talented people, with Advisor here, I don’t have to worry about those priestesses harming me, am I right?

Lu Dan glanced at Feng Ming, he didn't say anything but lowered himself to help Feng Ming sit upright. Awhile later, his pair of eyes revealed a slight sadness, he spoke as if sighing.

LD: It seems like Duke Ming does not know who holds the true power in Dong Fan.

Feng Ming’s face reddens: “This...I just heard a bit...” Rong Tian did teach him a bit about it, but that little fact was forgotten and already send back to Rong Tian.

LD: Dong Fan is a kingdom that worships the gods. From the royalties all the way down to the common people, everyone believes about the gods wholeheartedly. Because of this common outlook, everyone in Dong Fan is more united than all the other kingdoms. The Heaven and Earth palace of the Gods, where it holds the national treasure Heaven and Earth ring is a holy place in the hearts of everyone in Dong Fan...and because of that, the priestesses use the reputation of the Heaven and Earth ring to corrupt day by day, and even intervene with national affairs. Using the excuse of the Gods to eliminate anything opposing them that for more than 100 years, the power of the royal bloodline in Dong Fan changed, even our Great King has to look into their faces to put out orders.

Maybe remembering about all the evil doings of the priestesses, Lu Dan’s eyes lit up in anger.

LD: This position of Dong Fan’s Advisor has always been in the hands of the priestesses, most of the time, the Head Priestess take over this position. With national affairs of the kingdom, without the consent of the Advisor, the Great King cannot do as he pleases. Duke Ming, think about it, a group of priestesses like that, it is not different than a bunch of corrupted officials using their powers to plot a revolt.

Feng Ming was surprised and asked Lu Dan: “Aren't you Dong Fan’s Advisor?” Lu Dan laughed sourly.

LD: Does Duke Ming know that we had to go through so much suffering, sacrificed so many loyal confidantes beside the Great King in order to take back this position from the priestesses? However, it’s a pity that the reputable position of priestesses cannot be wavered in the hearts of the people. To stand against them would only lead to chaos. The Great King and my effort combined will only even the score without loss or gain. However, all the other kingdoms are becoming stronger and also witnessing a destroyed kingdom. If we don’t quickly get rid of this harmful root of the priestesses, then how can Dong Fan prosper and become stronger to defend outside attacks?

Feng Ming thought: But I am your prisoner, even if you were to confess about your kingdom’s chaotic state, I will not side with you. Even though he thought about that, Feng

Ming couldn't help but admire Lu Dan. This admiration had started for an unknown period, which made him scratch his head in confusion.

FM: No wonder those old grandmas looked unpleasant when seeing you. Oh, but why does Advisor have to force me here like this? The state of Dong Fan is already chaotic, so why traveled thousands of miles to bother Xi Lei. If you want to defeat outsiders, you need to calm the state within, this is the famous line of ...of my master Sunzi.

LD: If you want to defeat outsiders, you need to calm the state within... (Lu Dan mumbled those two lines and then sighed) Your master has a view beyond many people, every word of these lines are correct. (Didn't know what he remembered, but he sat up straight and looked outside the window) Being with Duke Ming for some time now, Lu Dan has more admiration for Duke Ming. To be frank with Duke Ming, if it wasn't the last resort, Lu Dan would never dare to offend a powerful kingdom like Xi Lei.

Seeing the not fully convinced Feng Ming’s face, Lu Dan could only chuckled sadly.

LD: These recent years, Dong Fan continued to meet with natural disasters. The priestesses had used this fact to spread rumors that the cause was related to my position as an Advisor, making the Gods angry and send punishments, everything directed at me. If we did not take action, I’m afraid that Lu Dan had already been defeated by the Head Priestess.

FM: Ah...your method was to trick me to come here? Causing Rong Tian and all the other countries become enemies, wasting away Xi Lei’s power, then for me to teach you the military strategies, improve Dong Fan’s military army. If you succeed, then Advisor would have done a great service, even the priestesses have to give you some respect.

Lu Dan’s plan was revealed by Feng Ming, his face was a bit red, and he laughed softly.

LD: The intelligence of Duke Ming, the rest of the world all knows. But Lu Dan wasn't afraid to take the risk of inviting Duke Ming to Dong Fan. There is also another important reason, only one person like Duke Ming can become the one to change the fate of Dong Fan and also the one who can sleep at the Heaven and Earth palace, the holiest place in the hearts of the common people of Dong Fan.

While they were in the middle of talking, a maid brought up a bowl of medicine for Feng Ming to drink. Feng Ming didn't like to drink bitter medicine, but because he wanted to act tough and

not be looked down upon, he sipped the bowl of medicine down. After drinking it, Lu Dan handedhimabowlofsweetsyrupforhimtodrinktoremovethebitterthetaste. FengMing tells him that since he is already a fish on a platter, he isn't afraid that Lu Dan might poison him. Feng Ming then remembered where they left off.

FM: What is this holy palace in the hearts of the common people in Dong Fan? I already been there, it’s a prison, and if I was there any longer, I would have froze to death.

LD: Those evil women, they wanted Duke Ming to die in the prison. Even if Duke Ming did not use offensive words, they will still find a way to push you to death. (Lu Dan seemed to have touched a wound inside him, his eyes narrowed suddenly.)

FM: Kill me? They really hate Xi Lei or did Rong Tian do something to offend them?

LD: Duke Ming is rather simple minded, haven’t you heard about the innocent lives sacrificed when fighting within the palace? Xi Lei or Rong Tian have nothing to do with it. They want to kill Duke Ming just because Duke Ming is a guest of mine.

FM: I understand! If the invited guest of Advisor was allowed to stay at the Heaven and Earth palace and become one of the few guests that stayed there then your position as Dong Fan’s Advisor will be a step higher and take the advantage of winning the hearts of the common people. And then you can stand against those old grandmas? It’s no wonder that those ladies hate my guts. If I were to suddenly fall ill and die, then they’ll say that I have been punished by the Gods. Just a bit more and this prisoner could have been a special guest within the Heaven and Earth palace, Advisor also had to receive a bit of punishment too, right? .... They dare treat me like a toy, believing that my life is not worth a single cent?!

LD: Actually in the beginning, Duke Ming has every qualification to stay within the Heaven and Earth palace. With Duke Ming’s reputation, as well as the strength of Xi Lei and everyone would supported our Great King, are enough that the Head Priestess cannot refused. However, who would have imagined that Xi Lei would have turned out this way? Duke Ming has loss the main support of Xi Lei. Dong Fan also has one less powerful kingdom. The priestesses also have a reason to not accept the special guest position of Duke Ming. The news of Xi Lei’s change had sabotaged my Great King and my plan, causing the outcome to change its course. Right now, the power of the priestesses is very strong, even outranking the Great King. It’s a pity that Dong Fan is just a small kingdom, how can it endure their torment?

FM: Advisor doesn't need to explain this to me. I already know the overview of it. Advisor and the priestesses are battling against each other for victory with only one winner. My life is also within this battle to see who the victor is. Then let us put out a promise. Advisor doesn't need to ask me to write down military strategies anymore. Also, you don’t need to use other people’s words to threaten me. I will obediently stand within this room, eat and sleep, sleep and then eat, I will not run about all over the place allowing those old ladies to skin me alive and cause you to lose face again.

Lu Dan surprisingly asked: “Where does Duke Ming think that you are right now?”

FM: This nice warm room, decorated extravagantly, isn't it the quarter chamber of yours? There was a dead silence in the room. Awhile later, he finally heard the voice of Lu Dan.

LD: This is the (VIP) special room within the Heaven and Earth Palace. The Head Priestess gave consent for Duke Ming to stay here for three days. After three days, if there is no appearance of the Gods, they will execute you in front of the holy pond. (Looking into the wide eyed Feng Ming, Lu Dan explained) You are a guest that I brought here and made offensive statement to curse the Gods, if rumors of your death happened in the Heaven and Earth palace, the Head Priestess will use her ability to take advantage of disrespecting the Gods to force the Great King to execute me. If others already want to harm me, then why not take the chance with Duke Ming’s great fortune for once. Therefore, I made a promise with the Head Priestess, in three days; they have to allow Duke Ming to manage his health in the best way possible. Nothing is allowed to happen to Duke Ming. The exchange was after three days; my fate will be the same as Duke Ming.

FM: What? (Feng Ming yelled out). I’m still haven’t escape those old ladies. I’m still within their grasp? (Looking around, making sure that no one is present besides them). If within three days, there is no appearance of the Gods, would you also die with me?

Lu Dan chuckled sadly.

LD: This is what Lu Dan was trying to explain to Duke Ming. Right now, we are both on the same boat. Duke Ming must guarantee that the Gods will appear.

FM: Ah, help me. How can there be an appearance by the Gods?

LD: Duke Ming is intelligent and talented, if you’re not certain, why would you lie about the appearance of the Gods?

FM: Those old grandmas wanted to skin me alive; I have to find a certain strategy so you can use some time to save this small pitiful life of mine. Because of that military strategy book, you have to find a way to save me!

He also wanted to buy some time so that Rong Tian, don’t know where he is right now, to come and perform the “Hero saving Damsel in distress” part.

Even the calm and reserved Lu Dan was paled as he looked at Feng Ming.

LD: I don’t care. You can make the lanterns of Bo Jian fly without wind, the fire at Aman River brightly lit up half the sky of Yong Yin, then you can also create another extraordinary phenomenon in Dong Fan. This life and death situation, it is Duke Ming’s choice.

Feng Ming blinked his eyes, and stared at Lu Dan. A moment later, he yelled out.

FM: Help me!! Rong Tian, hurry and appear!! Those ladies are really serious this time!!