Coronation

The news of the great kings death spread across the whole country like wildfire. The funeral was held in a garden of cherry blossoms, his favourite resting and picnic spot. Everyone, including leaders of different countries from different parts of the world came to console the royal , dressed in black, the colour of death.

His coffin was carried by Lu Youran and Ji Chen. Ning Xi looked lifeless, she had no sense of emotion in her eyes but as Lu Mouxian's coffin was put in the ground, her eyes widened and she began to shout

"Leave my husband alone. Why is he in there? Let him out of there right now. What is going on ?" she rushed towards the coffin but Wang Jing stopped her with her little hand. "Daddy wouldn't like it if you're crying over his death. He wouldn't be happy and won't rest in peace if his wife is not at peace, so let him rest in peace for once."

Ning Xi nodded and closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face.

The way Lu Mouxian was buried under the sand is the same way that the future of Fujian has been buried.

Tragedy has fallen on this great nation and there is more sorrowful and mourning days waiting for them.

Two weeks had passed since the burial of Lu Mouxian and Ning Xi still hasn't left her room. She is still in denial as she cannot believe that her husband, Lu Mouxian was dead.

Today was the day for the meeting with the town heads. The meeting consisted of the different town heads of Fujian, Lu Youran and Zhang Xiu Ying.

It was concluded that since Ning Xi hasn't given birth yet, the temporary king will be the oldest son of Li Wei, which is Lu Youran.

When Lu Youran heard the news, he was grinning from ear to ear and said

"I would do my best, although I cannot promise that I can surpass what my brother has done for this great nation"

Claps were heard across the room as he bowed to the town heads of Fujian.

One of the town heads stood up and said "All hail Lu Youran, the new king"

The others stood up and repeated " all hail Lu Youran!"

Little did they know what this mastermind, Lu Youran was planning for them in the future.

When the meeting was over, he went into the throne room, admiring the beautiful red and soft silk material. He laughed sinisterly

" In a few weeks, this throne will belong to me. I doubt Ning Xi would bore a son after having two useless daughters, so I will be king till I die, then my son will be the next king."

Ning Xi was in her sixth month of pregnancy, which means that she has three months left the to decide the future of Fujian by having a son. She knew that making Lu Youran king was the worst idea. Lu Youran only plans to rule for his benefit, which will lead to the destruction of Fujian.

The coronation of the new king was being held and everyone was invited. The castle was heavily decorated with streamers and lights and the citizens were in awe as they entered the castle gates. But the citizens had mixed feelings towards this decision that Zhang Xiu Ying and the town heads concluded. Some said

" We will get a smart and strong king for once"

Another said

" Lu Youran is a bad man and if he rules, this great nation of ours will collapse"

Others thought that having a new king so soon isn't a good idea.

"The king's funeral was held six weeks ago, and now, we're here to coronate another."

Lu Youran didn't like the idea of inviting the poor people of Fujian to his coronation. He felt disgusted when he saw them

" Ugh Why would mother invite such poor rats to my coronation?"

He composed himself, and said

" Once I am king, these rats would not have the opportunity to come to this mansion. I will make that rule right after the coronation is done."

Lu Youran smiled within himself and went towards the important guests.

The coronation begun.

Lu Youran walked down a red carpet with a smile of satisfaction on his face

Zhang Xiu Ying put the crown on his head and knighted him with the royal sword.

" You are now the king, Lu Youran. You will make sure that Fujian doesn't collapse. You must treat each and everyone equally"

He responded

"I will"

The people sitting both inside and outside could clearly hear what was going on inside the coronation room.

Many people thought that they should behave waited till Ning Xi gave birth, then decide to coronate him or not.

Zhang Xiu Ying put the sword back in its scabbard

" I now crown thee the king of Fujian"

" All hail king Lu Youran"

Everyone repeated

"All hail Lu Youran the king of Fujian!"

The sight of the citizens praising him made him happy. Little did they know what he planned for them.