She's here

"The State of Malani welcomes the brave and chivalrous hero and the great ruler, Emperor Jinan". He dismounted from the horse with a thud on the ground. With a heavy beat of the large drums on the high stage, the signal to begin the welcoming ceremony began. As Emperor Jinan walked the stoned path leading towards the hall. Flowers were showered upon him, red, pink, yellow, orange. It was the scent of roses everywhere. With a welcoming expression, the King of Malani, the queen and other important officials stood near the entrance of the hall to invite the highly esteemed guest in.

"Welcome to Malani, Your Majesty! Hope the journey was smooth." "Indeed, the journey was very tiring but the beauty of Malani is worth seeing after the 5 days journey". "Haha, our state has very unique and exotic plants and the most beautiful of all the Sitara Lake, which you must have come across during your journey." Warrior Black and Warrior Red exchanged meaningful glances at each other. "The beauty i have seen at the lake is exactly what i was reffering to", as he said he begin to imagine her. Suddenly the atmosphere was quiet. "Well, where are the family members, won't it be nice to meet them?", "You are right, Your Majesty, my first son is stuck with some official work and my second son is busy training the soldiers, they will be here soon", "No problem, I can wait, work is more important".

Inside the hall there were sounds of people chatting while enjoying the banquet. Everyone took their turns in toasting to the Emperor. Suddenly footsteps could be heard, and the announcement outside the hall was heard "First prince and second prince are here". Two men walked in, similar in height and similar build. One was little bit more tan, with visible veins and strong features, making it easy to guess that it's the second prince. The first prince was in contrast more scholarly and gentlemanly. "We greet Royal Father, Royal Mother and the great Emperor Jinan" with palms cupped together and slightly bowing their heads the two princes greeted. "Hurry up and take your seat" said the king. "The princes must be very tired, here, i toast to both of you" and he gulped the wine from the at once followed by the two brothers. Smiling at the Emperor, the first prince said, "Your Majesty, our state may not be very large but we still welcome you with our heart", "Haha, first prince need not be so polite" and the conversation went one.

However, at times his mind was occupied by the woman he saw beside the lake. Isn't she a princess? Why did she not arrive yet? How dare that king hide her from him? Suddenly an idea crossed his mind. "I heard, you have a daughter as well" he asked. The smile on the queen suddenly turned into a nervous expression. Oh gosh why does he want to see her now?! "Hmm won't you invite the princess", "Your Majesty-", "Or are you planning to hide her from me, isn't it suspicious". He raised one of his brows and looked at the king for an explanation. The king calmed himself first , processing the words in his mind he would use reply. "Your Majesty, my daughter doesn't usually likes crowded places, she usually spends time playing with her friends and the female servants, she went to Sitara lake to play, your majesty also came acro-" The queen couldn't keep calm anymore. "Haha, king no need to be scared". Phoo! So he was simply testing us! "I believe the king wouldn't mind taking me to a tour around your palace. The royal couple exchanged glances and the king nodded and so did the two brothers. Hope so he doesn't finds fault in anything.

"King, how old is your daughter?". "Your Majesty, my daughter just turned eighteen a few months ago". "Eighteen?! Quite young isn't she? But also very suitable for marriage". Is he interested in his daughter? Did he really see his daughter near the lake? The king was slightly tensed. "Maybe, but my daughter is a spoiled child and still acts very naughty." "That makes her more interesting" said the Emperor turning towards to king. Suddenly, someone called from behind. "Dad, dad hahahaha" followed by sound of giggling. It wasn't how the princes called him Royal Father. Turning his head behind. Its her. "And very pretty too" said the emperor. The king wanted to dig a hole and hide himself as the timing of the situation was too bad. Holding her long skirt and running towards us. Her silky hairs waving with the wind very. She's here. Finally. He smiled.