THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN LOTUS

eld at. They arrived a bit late and the Saintess didn't seem worried at all. He knew s

t. This used to be his home; he was born and bred there. He was born a prince

yet he wasn't exempted from it. He rode his horse chasing

ter. Arrows were suddenly shot at him and the only thing he could do was

and rolled down and yet they came after him. He hid in caves but he was heavily injured.

to the world and even his mother didn't know that he was still alive.

to congratulate his mother on giving birth to another son. Did she even miss him a bit? She

avier or I will confi

t sell myself off," h

ally knew her face since she always covers it during ceremonies like this. She

y were shown to their seats, he helped the Sai

ess remained seated. She grabbed him so that he wouldn't go on his knees like the rest were doing. He always thou

harem sat down and

celebrate the birth of another son of mine. I hope

but the Saintess was busy taking her w

mperor as a way of making peace between the two and they woul

nd the mountain had less than four thousand and yet it wa

d dangerous alone. So many words were spoken but his gaze

ow her face changed after that. Did she recognize him? He wondered about

ourself drun

ould be so horrible, I wouldn't have come

ed banquets like this. She didn't even celebrate her own birthday. It w

fair and just. She rewarded those who did

er stand up to give the gift and he was the one in charge of it. He stood up and Nora followed him. He bowe

the Noble Consort for birthing another royal prince. May you b

ciating the gift. The Saintess had gifted a luminous pea

y I ask the Saintess where yo

another time," the Saintess repli

. The ceremony finally came to an end and t

me," she

what to do there too. The maid that served his mother came to him. He remember

e a word with you," she

instructed to not go anywhere. He wanted to look at her an