Li s.h.i.+min Bide got up early like usual. He orders the servants to prepare a bath. s.h.i.+min took his sweet time relaxing in the tub. The warm water feels nice. He making soap in his hand then rubbing it all over his body.

Minutes later, he gets out and has the servant dress him. Back in the dining room, s.h.i.+min Bide found Goa Don waiting. Goa Don's appearance shows a sign of aging. His once black long hair had turn grey. Working with the Emperor over the years made his youthful glow disappear.

"Second Prince I am glad to see you this fine morning."

"Goa Don it is rare for you to come and visit me," s.h.i.+min said eyeing him.

"Ha! Ha! True. Come eat and talk to me."

Going over s.h.i.+min Bide sat down and picks up chopsticks. He pops food in his mouth. After swallowing he inquires, "What do you wish to discuss with me?"

"What do you think about the throne?"

"Throne! Whatever do you mean?"s.h.i.+min asks while raising his eyebrows.

"What qualities do you think an Emperor should show to his people?"

"Hmm... I think an Emperor should rule his people with kindness and understanding. I also think an Emperor should be wise, cunning and be ready for war if conflicts arise." answer s.h.i.+min Bide.

"I am overjoyed to hear you say those words."

"What reasons made you come to see me?" s.h.i.+min wants to know.

"Well, you already know that your mother been ruling the country since your father being ill."

"So, you and I know this. Why you mention it now?" inquire s.h.i.+min.

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"You and your brother are getting close to the age to able to rule the nation."

"Yeah, are you insinuating something?" ask s.h.i.+min.

"Do you have ambitions to rule the kingdom?"

Pacing the floor s.h.i.+min ponder over the question. Do I even have the qualities of a good Emperor? I do not care much for court politics. Maybe being an emperor may not be wrong. No, I better keep this to myself.

Facing Goa Don once more s.h.i.+min spoke, "Can I be honest with you?"

"Of course, I welcome your opinion."

"To be candid, I have no desire to tangle with the matters of the court." s.h.i.+min reply

"Eh! My Lord, does this mean that you would give your brother the throne?"

"I am willing to help him if he asks me to," answer s.h.i.+min.

"Huh, I expected you to have great ambitions for the future. I guess I was wrong."

"I have aspirations for my future." s.h.i.+min voice as he sits back down.

"Young Prince, please do tell. I am rather curious ."

"I think the court is calling for you," s.h.i.+min said pointing to Gao Don's attendant.

I feel like Gao Don has something up in his sleeve. Well, I better do my study. Ugh! I do not want to study.

Getting to his feet Gao Don walk towards the exit. Turning his head, Gao Don spoke, "Young Prince, I wish that you would come to see how your brother deals with the court."

"Maybe I will some other time."

"I will look forward to it then," respond Gao Don.

After Gao Don disappears s.h.i.+min Bide walk to his study room. s.h.i.+min grabs a few looks from the bookshelf. Going over to the desk he plops the books down.

Sitting down he pulls the books close to him and also a candle and grabbing one of book s.h.i.+min flip to the first page. For a few hours, s.h.i.+min's eyes ran over the pages. Although the information is quite dull and dry. Sometime later a servant came in which startle s.h.i.+min.

"Who dares to disturb me!" demand s.h.i.+mun not looking backward.

"Young Master, sorry for disturbing you. I brought you tea."

Turning his head, s.h.i.+min said, "Oh, Fu Cangzhi thank you just put the tea down near me,"

Fu Cangs.h.i.+, a young man with black hair that is put into a bun

Deep brown eyes stare back at s.h.i.+min. On his face had a broad smile and he wears the servant uniform.

" Come over and sit with me, " says s.h.i.+min pointing to the seat across from him.

"Young Master, are you certain about this? I am just a servant."

"I am sure," said s.h.i.+min with a hint of annoyance in his voice

"As you wish."

Fu Cangzhi went over and sat down. For several minutes silence fill the room. s.h.i.+min glance back to the book in front of him.

"Young Master, can I a.s.sist you with anything?"

Shaking his head s.h.i.+min response, "NO, how was your visit with your family?"

"The visit was good. Thank you for letting me go see my family."

"I would like to know from you. What qualities do you think an Emperor should have?" inquire s.h.i.+min.

"I think-."

Before Fu Cangzhi could finish speaking another servant came rushes in.

"My lord! I was sent to get you."

"What is the matter?" s.h.i.+min asks.

"Second Young Master, your brother is having a fit, and I cannot calm him down."

Getting to his feet s.h.i.+min and Fu Cangzhi follow the servant out of the room. The three of them dashed down the ha!l. When they reached Chun Mu the table flip on its side. Tiny gla.s.s scatters all over the floor which made the ground hard to walk on.

"Brother Chun! Is everything alright? What is the issue at hand?" s.h.i.+min asks with concern tone of voice.

Chin Mu glare at him, "Little s.h.i.+min, I am fine. I was having some fun."

"How is messing up your room fun? Are you drunk early in the morning?" question s.h.i.+min raiding his eyebrow.

"I am not drunk! My spirit is just high today."

"If you say so then come with me. I will have servants clean up the room," states s.h.i.+min motioning the servant to carefully guide Chun Mu around the gla.s.s.

When Chun Mu got close to the exit s.h.i.+min grab hold of his arm and said, "Brother lets go to a different room."

"Alright."

Both brothers left the room leaving the servants to their work. s.h.i.+min led his brother to the living room.

"Brother, have a seat in the chair over there. I would like to talk with you for a bit."

"Okay, I will go sit down." Chun Mu response.

When the two finally settle down, s.h.i.+min faces him then asks," Brother, have you ponder about your future?"

"Hmm... What causes you to ask this question again?"

"Oh, nothing really. I only want to let you know that I will support you as emperor." s.h.i.+min said reaching over to pat his brother's arm.

"Eh, little brother I appreciate you are willing to help, but It is still a bit early to know who is next emperor. You may be the emperor." Chun Mu states.

"Gee thanks for saying so. What else are you going to do today?"

"I will go see Hei and Bia and do some studying," said Chun Mu getting to his feet.

"Oh alright, I guess I will go back to study too."

Woo! I thought my brother would talk to me more. Oh well, doing my studies is essential.

s.h.i.+min watches his brother amble out of the room. A loud sigh escapes his lips. s.h.i.+min than made his way back to the study room. Plop into a chair s.h.i.+min once again open up a book.

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A couple hours later, another servant rush in and said, "Second Prince, please forgive me for barging in but we have trouble."

"What kind of trouble is it?"

"Master Chu Mu has been punis.h.i.+ng a maid, but she is getting close to death." answer the servant.