Awaited news

Inside the grand palace Shiyou was seated on his throne with a gloomy face looking down at his subjects who were behaving like a shrew in the market. Spits and words were flying from their mouth as the image which Shiyou had worked so hard for was being tarnished slowly and steadily from the rumors.

The entire capital was buzzing and lamenting at how they had a tyrant as their emperor who committed fratricide for the throne. There was also people talking how the recent deaths were all his doing to clear his name and that the third elder of the sect was just a sacrifice for that cause.

The head of neutral consul was at this moment requesting the emperor to not kill the captured prisoners who have been evicted for spreading rumors as it might worsen the situation. While Shiyou's faction were demanding to have them given capital punishment.

Annoyed and irritated from the extended hour of shouting Shiyou ends the court with promise to handle the issue tomorrow after giving a deep thought. He then walks towards his palace where Mo Yan was currently resides in one of the inner residence.

He enters to see Mo Yan calmly sipping on his tea while looking at the miniature sand map which replicated Nanling. Shiyou coughs to attract his attention and was successful. Mo Yan stands and greets him "emperor...i was awaiting your arrival...this morning several messages have arrived...the most awaited news have arrived and so far it is all pleasant.."

Shiyou was immediately pleased from the news and his dark clouded face finally lightens up stretching his smile he answers "good..very good...finally something good amidst worse...Mo Yan..you don't know how these past days I have struggled...tell me about the news.."

Mo Yan gives a knowing smile and serves him a cup of tea and walks infront of the miniature replica of Nanling where he had placed several flags "emperor.. we have sucessfully lured Yusheng, Pei Jin and duke Chen out of the capital...as we speak they are walking right into our trap...we also have the news that the capital gates were closed with light adjustments and the emperor has entered the ancestral shrine to pray with his family while extending the holidays for officials...

Which indicates that Pei Jin hasn't informed about the crisis in Xuzhou and has decided to solve the matter on his own...according to our men by tommorow duke would reach Xuzhou and perhaps three days later Pei Jin too will reach there...while today our men would finish those novice generals and vice generals....

Yeshou has also informed to have god forest under his control and he will begin his game from tomorrow...our men are all prepared and headed to capital and they are confident to not collide with Pei Jin in the way...

We can now have General Tao prepared...as soon as we receive the news of duke and Pei Jins death he can enter the capital with his army...with our men handling the gates the royal guards won't be able to resist...so sending General Tao message to be prepared wont lose any threat..."

Shiyou was very pleased from the report and was smiling to his ears. His excitement was oozing from his body, nodding his head repeatedly he speaks with glee "very good...prepare to do so...I am at ease to have you handle the helm...hahah...they won't know what hit them...it's a bit regretful that it won't be my sword that impales Pei Jin but have our men ordered to leave his body for me...later I will peel his skin and dry it while his body will be gnawed by the beast till nothing remains...and as for his head...I will preserve it and show it to my father.."

Mo Yan felt chills upon hearing Shiyou's desires but nods and agrees. He knew the hatred had now become deep like an endless sea and unless one dies there won't be peace for anyone.

Shiyou was now walking back to his palace with light steps and smile on his face. He felt time was lazy and moving in snails pace. His mind was imagining the scenario where his nemesis was slain with resentful and helpless expression. He also imagined Yusheng as his bride and revered by the entire world as the supreme leader.