Chapter four: The Announcement

The Announcement

The Empress has given birth and the golden child has risen. Rain was falling and there was loud beating of drums to celebrate the arrival of the child. The child was indeed a glorious child because over the years,the kingdom has not experienced rainfall but immediately the child was born, there was rainfall and people were praising the gods of the land and chanting some songs .

Many kingdoms came to see the glorious child conceived by the empress and she was a striking resemblance of her father and her beauty was radiating and her father was surprised to see her looking into his affectionate eyes when he carried her .

It was a lovely moment between father and daughter as she could not stop looking at him. He placed a peck on her cheeks and she smiled at him in return.

The empress was wondering what was going on between the emperor and his child.

"Hmmm! I see that you are growing fond of our daughter and you don't want to put her down but you need to attend to your visitors "she said.

I will but I want to stay with my daughter for a little while before listening to the hearty congratulations on the birth of my daughter he teased.

"I will be right back please take good care of her "he pleaded with the empress .

The Empress just looked at him as he dashed out of the bedroom and went to attend to his visitors.

Just then,one of her maids came in . Your majesty! The king of Wesley kingdom seeks to have an audience with you she informed.

Let him in she said and immediately he entered the chamber was enveloped in a golden light and she could sense that she was receiving some kind of energy from her daughter.

Sit down she urged him.

Congratulations Your majesty and please accept these gifts from me as gratitude he pleaded.

" You don't need to do this. You have been my biggest pillar and treated me right from the onset and you are more than a brother to me and you stood behind me and you were there for me no matter what happens you were ready for it I applaud you for that and everything you have done for me "she said.

The maids opened the boxes containing the gifts and the empress was overwhelmed because it was containing precious stones and gifts of different kinds for the princess.

Thank you brother the empress said.

You don't need to thank me but I would have brought the queen here but she has to monitor everything over there but she sends her regards he told her.

The Empress was amazed .

The queen has displayed some charisma at her young age and known to have a high level of intellectual. She never believed everything her brother told her until she met her in person and it happened right in front of her eyes .

My brother has the best things and I am happy that he is always rooting out for me and I pray that all your wishes come true she said.

"Your child is called the golden child. May I ask the reason why and there are many reasons surrounding her birth and I don't know anything about it because you never spoke about it to me" he said with tears in his eyes.

"I am sorry about that but she is called a golden child because many people already foresee that she is a light to the kingdom and will unite peace between all empires"

she said.

Her brother shook his head in agreement and the baby was staring at him.

Your uncle is here saying hello he said waving his hands in the air to her.

The Empress was just laughing. It's enough brother. I have to go now to perform the rites for the ceremony and you should please come at least to take that weird expression off your face she teased him.

He just sighed because he knew his sister could not stop teasing him even after her marriage but he still found time to visit her despite his busy schedule.

He wanted to be part of the ceremony and see the child for himself and know if the news was true but now he had seen it by himself as the people were not making it up.

He excused the Empress and the empress was dressed in a golden floral robe embroidered with flowers and her hair was made into a ponytail and the accessories held it in place .

She watched her steps carefully as she walked towards the hall with her brother beside her.

As she ascended the throne long live your majesty!everyone chorused.

They bowed before her and they allowed her to have her seat before raising their heads up .

I officially announce to you the birth of my daughter and the princess of the empire princess Emily he said and brought her closer to the throne.

Long live the princess everyone said and bowed before her .

"Anyone who wants to warrant my anger and want to have my patience tested should watch out because I will be right behind their backs" he warned.

"I hope all you understand what has been said and my message is well delivered not only to you the officials but alongside the villagers and the neighbouring kingdom because I would not risk my daughter life for anything and I hope you take my messages seriously and not for granted and ensure it is delivered " Did I make myself clear? he said and they nodded in agreement.

They knew they couldn't resist the emperor words and no one could oppose the emperor unless he wanted to face the wrath of the law as his words are the law and needed to be followed to the latter.

They whispered among themselves and the empress saw fear written all over their faces.

"Well, the emperor has said it all and I will advise you to do his biddings as you know that I won't dare punish anyone who is found guilty i hope you understand she said shaking the officials up.

Princess Emily has been born and of royal blood and everyone that tries to slander her will have his entire generation wiped off the emperor pronounced.

The Empress brother was shocked as he never expected that his sister will speak out in a loud gathering like that .

There is much to eat and drink and I declare a work free day throughout this week and the villagers are thereby invited to come and feast with me and anyone who disobeys my orders will be severely punished the emperor stated.

The officials were shocked trying to comprehend everything but no one could decipher the meaning behind the actions of the emperor and the empress but they just sighed in disbelief and shot each other angry glances .

The Empress was observing all the actions of the officials but she could read meaning to it but she was less concerned about that because all she wanted was the safety of her child.

Raise your cups and enjoy this day the emperor said and raised his glass for a toast .

Long live your majesty and your days shall be long they all chorused.

Immediately after the toast,the emperor left the banquet with the Empress leaving his officials to enjoy themselves.

What a good effort you put in today and I must commend you for that the emperor said.

It was nothing.i just did what I think it was the best to help in such a situation the Empress said.

The emperor held her hands as they walked towards the chamber to enjoy the happy moment together.