FENG YU JIU TIAN VOLUME 7: AFTERWORD
Two months later, the results of the vaccine were revealed, the smallpox epidemic was gradually brought under control; there was no further spread of it to the other cities. Rong Tian was successful in using the Gods’ power to win the hearts of the people and increased the number of confidants in the palace. In order to alleviate the death of Dong Fan King, Rong Tian had elected a young boy in the royal family to take over the throne temporarily, but the true person holding the power is Rong Tian.
The 5000 soldiers that were brought over had a loss of around 1000 soldiers. Rong Tian had placed the remaining soldiers around the area in order to rein in control of the new territory. After the destruction of the holy pond and prevention of smallpox, two people were now famous in history. Also at that moment when Dong Fan King himself made a royal oath in front of everyone it is enough to prove that within a short time, no chaos will happen under Feng Ming rule, which behind that Is Xi Lei.
The most urgent thing now is to return to Xi Lei and recover the throne that Rong Tian had lost. As for the ending to Tong Er, even Rong Tian does not bother to worry about. But with neighboring Bei Qi Kingdom eyeing Dong Fan, it was due to Rong Tian’s swift thinking of crowing the Great King Xi Lei to eliminate the ambition of Bei Qi from afar so that they don’t dare to infringe on the territory of Rong Tian.
The next morning, the spring blossom emerged from the quiet soil. Rong Tian ordered Rong Hu to send more than ten people to escort Empress Dowager and Feng Ming from Dong Fan, and so they left quietly heading back to Xi Lei.
Xi Lei, we’re back.
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FENG YU JIU TIAN VOLUME 7 CHAPTER 14.2
After translating last night and this morning, I decided not to divide this chapter anymore since it deserves to be read at once.
Second half of Chapter 14. Have some tissues at hand as a forewarning.
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The time quickly flew by and the sun is now in the west. Rong Hu quickly came in and said.
RH: The soldiers outside have suddenly withdrawn, Advisor Lu Dan has arrived.
Rong Tian was silent for a moment.
RT: He sure is quick, within a short amount of time he was able to deal with the military division.
Lu Dan came in quickly, his face had an unusual flush. Upon seeing Feng Ming, he said:
LD: The smallpox infection suddenly spread much stronger, all of the soldiers are now infected. The scariest part is that several thousand elite soldiers of Bei Qi took advantage of the chaos and snuck into the residence of the generals and assassinated many generals. Right now, the whole place is a mess. The Great King had ordered for me to take charge of Dong Fan’s military force, the situation is a bit resolved as long as Duke Ming can make a public appeal.
Rong Tian was on high alert, the story of all the soldiers in the army being infected is false. About one half of them were taken care of by his mother, the Queen. While the other half, Lu Dan held an emergency meeting, captured all of them and kill them, expecting that none of them would be able to live.
FM: Where is 13th Captain and General Chang Yen?
LD: Two days ago, General Chang Yen had fallen sick and died. 13th Captain had long been infected and had just passed away.
Hearing that, Feng Ming knew that Jun Ting had been murdered. Although if she were to take charge of the army, she would probably not forgive him, but remembering the times that they participated in military affairs, he couldn’t help but feel sad.
FM: Advisor wants me to make a public appeal?
LD: That’s right, as long as Duke Ming make an appearance, you can capture the hearts of Dong Fan’s people.
The sun had set, during these past days, the capital of Dong Fan had been shrouded with death, of course there was a sudden strangeness.
Fireworks were lilted at the city wall, multicolored lights illuminated the sky, the commoners gathered at the city wall.
The plague had brought numerous deaths to Dong Fan but it finally was contained.
“The Messenger of God has come!”
“The plague can be dealt with now!”
The plague had frightened many people and most of them couldn’t believe that there was good news. Filled with suspicion along with nervous anticipation and excitement, many of them did not dare to step foot outside of their house for several days, but now have gathered at the city wall.
Hundreds of lanterns shining, their Great King was present, Lu Dan, a few low ranking soldiers who had been promoted, and two other people they didn’t know but have heard a great deal of – Xi Lei King Rong Tian and Duke Ming Feng Ming.
Feng Ming unveiled a secret that will have a significant impact on this world – a method of dealing with smallpox.
FM: Smallpox is a vicious virus, the virus can easily spread and for those kingdoms that rarely encounter it, the consequences are more serious. In Xi Lei, this disease has also occurred, many innocent lives were taken, Xi Lei King Rong Tian had prayed to the Gods to have mercy and finally touched the Gods, they had given him the method of preventing smallpox. Today, under the instructions of the Gods, we had come to Dong Fan and because of Dong Fan, help rid of the dreaded smallpox.
Rong Tian stood next to Feng Ming and watched him, he brilliantly smiled
FM: The method is very simple, the cattle herders who raised cattle usually are infected with cowpox, this is from the cow being transferred to humans. This type of cowpox is similar smallpox virus but is less harmful to human and is not fatal. As long as a person is infected with cowpox, they will be immune to the smallpox virus. If one were to be in contact with smallpox again, he will not be infected.
Feng Ming looked around at all the confused expression on the people’s faces. The words immunity and virus are two new terms that they cannot comprehend.
FM: The patients who are infected with cowpox, take the pus of the pox out, create a small cut on everyone’s arms, squeeze the pus into the cut, bandaged the area. Within a few days, your arms will have several poxes, in the future, you will no longer be afraid of smallpox.
They were all in commotion. They have witnessed the terrible smallpox and were terrify by it. Now they have to squeeze this kind of thing on their arm, wouldn’t that mean death?
LD: Those who do not believe, you can come to barracks located outside to see for yourself. Duke Ming had brought several people from Xi Lei who had use this method, none of them are afraid of smallpox, they are currently taking care of the patients there.
“Let’s go! We have to see it with our own eyes!”
“Choose a few people to go see if Duke Ming is lying or not!”
Several young, strong, and courageous people were elected to go to the barracks to see the situation.
Feng Ming asked Rong Tian.
FM: If they know the method of prevention, preventing this terrible disease, would they rebel?
RT: Preventing a plague is already a good thing; at least they don’t have to worry about the health of their family members. When they know that the vaccine for smallpox is effective, they will worship you like a God.
Those young people returned back from the barracks. One young man frantically shouted: “They are really not afraid of the plague, they are helping the sick patients, wiping their bodies, feeding them. I looked carefully at the far edge of the camp. They seriously are not afraid of being infected! Gods, you have finally appeared! I can finally bring back my family who had left to escape this plague!”
“Oh mighty Gods!”
“You finally have mercy on us!”
“We can finally go out to the streets, the kids can come home!”
Thousand of Dong Fan people kneeled down crying and share their gratitude to the merciful Gods.
Ever since the plague had appeared, Lu Dan had been closely guarding Dong Fan King.
DKF: To all the people of Dong Fan, this is the order of the Gods, sending Xi Lei King and Duke Ming to save us, which we deeply appreciate. From today onward, Dong Fan is a vassal kingdom of Xi Lei. Duke Ming had received the love of the Gods, the Gods gave us guidance, with his help, this land will be more prosperous, all of us can live a better life no longer suffering from hunger and misery!
Dong Fan King always listened to Lu Dan so this speech Lu Dan requested him to read it.
“This is the guidance of the Gods.”
“Duke Ming is loved by the Gods”
“Because the priestesses attempted to harm Duke Ming, they were punished by the Gods, causing us to lose the beautiful holy pond.”
“Is Dong Fan really going to become a part of Xi Lei…”
Lu Dan had already arranged hundreds of his people to hide within the commoners and shouted out: “We listen to the Great King! All hail Xi Lei! All hail Duke Ming! The Gods will bless us!”
“The Gods will bless us!”
“Following Duke Ming, we will receive love from the Gods!”
“All hail Duke Ming! All hail Xi Lei!”
Because of that, the crowed was persuaded and continued to shout along.
FM: So Dong Fan belongs to who exactly? It belongs to you right?
RT: Of course it’s yours. Dong Fan is yours and you are mine.
Dong Fan is too far from Xi Lei, using force to conquer it is very difficult, but using the Gods to conquer it is the best method.
Out of the eleven kingdoms, who compared to Duke Ming is more suitable to be the spokesperson for the Gods?
Even Rong Tian also believe that his lover was from heaven, otherwise how could he be so perfect?
Rong Tian and Lu Dan exchanged glances, stood out to let the people below see his appearance. Using a heroic tone he spoke to the audience in a loud voice.
RT: I am Xi Lei King Rong Tian, from today onward, Dong Fan will become Xi Lei’s vassal territory. I promise to treat all of Dong Fan people the same as Xi Lei people. I will give you equality, with a stable and prosperous life. If anyone dare to attack Dong Fan, they will become an enemy of mine. I also promise, Dong Fan King’s position in Dong Fan will still be as honorable as in the past, in this land no one will be of higher position than Dong Fan King. Even I and Duke Ming are powerless against Dong Fan King. But after Dong Fan King, those who of royal background in Dong Fan cannot inherit the throne, the position as Dong Fan King will disappear, at that time, Dong Fan will officially become a part of Xi Lei.
FM: Xi Lei King brings you equality, a life of stability and prosperity, the people of Dong Fan, are you all willing to follow?
Below the city wall, the atmosphere was like an erupting volcano with many people shouting aloud: “We’re willing! We’re willing!”
Lu Dan had received the promise of Rong Tian in front of many people, he expressed a sense of satisfaction. Turning his head away, with gentle eyes, they rested on Dong Fan King without leaving.
LD: I have caused Your Majesty to lose Dong Fan, do you hate me?
Dong Fan King saw the people down above and then looked at Lu Dan.
DFK: Why does Advisor say that? If not for Advisor, I won’t have everything. Even if there was no Xi Lei King Rong Tian, how long will Dong Fan be able to last in my hands? This kingdom and these people, in my eyes, cannot compare to one smile of yours. Advisor, can you smile once more for me?
Lu Dan’s heart was heavy, he revealed a very brilliant smile like the spring. He held onto Dong Fan King’s hand and noticed that his lover’s hand was ice cold, trembling incessantly.
The capital had never had a calm night like that before.
Empress Dowager heard the news and rushed to the city wall, from afar she could see her son and Feng Ming appearing majestically on the city wall. She guessed that about 90% of the situation and was both emotional as well as angry. Her anger had made her lose her dignity as a Queen when her eyes flowed with tears ordering the assassination of all the generals in Dong Fan.
The situation is now set, she doesn’t want to have a hard time facing Lu Dan. She secretly ordered someone to tell Rong Hu that she is below the city wall.
Rong Tian facing the people below, without a second delay, took out the cowpox pus for the Dong Fan people.
FM: Where did you get the cowpox paste from?
LE: When coming from Xi Lei, his Majesty already have thought that this trick would be useful in dealing with Dong Fan so how can he not prepared the vaccine for it? When we caught the Bei Qi soldiers, one half of them we infected with smallpox and the other half with cowpox. By now those that are infected with cowpox are being tied up and hidden at a secret place so taking the pus from their arms is easy.
Feng Ming was never accustomed to such brutal way so he shook his head and frown.
RT: (coldly said) Lie Er, Feng Ming was talking to me, how can you hear every word clearly?
LE: Lie Er don’t dare to. (he took two steps back)
After midnight, they exhausted back to the palace, Rong Hu had been informed of the whereabouts of Empress Dowager and the other elite soldiers. The assassination of the generals was successful, but suffered heavy casualties, almost 800 people died. Those were the suicidal soldiers that Rong Tian had used much effort to train them. The death of one caused grief to the rest.
Empress Dowager had dressed as a low ranking soldier hiding in the military division, Rong Hu brought over three thousand troops along with palace guards. Rong Tian will become the person in charge of Dong Fan in the future so no one was opposed to his troops being present.
However, though this place is not the inner palace of Xi Lei, they still needed to be careful.
Feng Ming was tired to the point that his whole body ache and was planning to take a bath with Rong Tian and then rest a bit. Lu Dan had sent someone over to inform that in half an hour, Dong Fan King will come over and submit a formal submission document.
Feng Ming was puzzled and said: “Couldn’t this wait until tomorrow?”
Rong Tian seemed to understand and nodded in agreement.
After bathing they changed into their official outfit and sat in the main room waiting for dong fan King and Lu Dan. Lu Dan was aware that when he used someone he cannot be suspicious of them. But with Rong Tian, he needed to be on high alert. In front of the entrance, he told the guards to stay outside and together with Dong Fan King entered inside.
Feng Ming had never seen a formal political occasion before and was nervous.
FM: Inside a small quarter like this, wouldn’t it be less formal? Not according to formal procedures? Not according to the rules?
RT: Lu Dan just wanted to prevent Dong Fan King from feeling uncomfortable and therefore chose a small quarter like this to get things done quickly. The military forces had been resolved; Lu Dan wants to quickly seal the promise. Dong Fan King had publicly announced our allegiance so this is just a formal procedure, signing our names on the piece paper and that’s it.
At this time, Feng Ming nodded his head.
RH: Informing Your Majesty, Dong Fan King had arrived.
The curtains lifted and Dong Fan King appeared wearing his grand outfit for a Great King. His head wore a royal beaded pendant crown to symbolize the Great King of Dong Fan. His hand carrying a golden document and stepped into the main room, he suddenly stopped and turned his head around slowly.
Lu Dan sighed.
LD: I will be waiting for Your Majesty outside. From today onward, Your Majesty will have many things to take care of on your own.
Letting his lover face Rong Tian and Feng Ming on his own, Lu Dan ruthlessly sat in a chair down the hall to enjoy the scenery outside.
Feng Ming saw the empty looked in Dong Fan King’s eyes and couldn’t bear but stood up and asked him to sit down.
The three of them sat down and Feng Ming sincerely said.
FM: Rong Tian has made a promise with Advisor, even if Dong Fan is in allegiance, your position as the Great King is unchanged. You’re still the most honorable man in Dong Fan. Your Majesty can rest assure that we will treat you and the royal family with kindness.
Dong Fan King was moved by Feng Ming’s gratitude; he glanced over Feng Ming and whispered.
DFK: Thank you Duke Ming. Advisor definitely had chosen the right person.
Rong Tian noticed that on his waist, Dong Fan King was wearing the unparallel sword.
It was because of the unparallel sword that caused Lu Dan, who loved Dong Fan King like his life, to easily allow Rong Tian to reach his goal.
There was silence within the atmosphere in the main room and finally the golden document was laid out on the table.
Feng Ming held his breath. No matter how simple this ceremony was, this moment will be recorded in history marking the beginning of a kingdom gaining power and another kingdom being annihilated.
Under the imprint of Dong Fan King’s name in the document, Rong Tian signed his flamboyant name that is destined to shine brightly in the history books.
Lie Er lifted up the submission document and read it aloud.
LE: The reason why Dong Fan is able to survive and prosper is because of the will of the Gods. Duke Ming had saved the people of Dong Fan from the plague, which is also the will of the Gods. Dong Fan does not dare to defy the Gods’ will and therefore pledge allegiance with Xi Lei. From today thereafter, Dong Fan will become part of Xi Lei, the people of Dong Fan will become the people of Xi Lei. After I die, Xi Lei King will become king of Dong Fan. I would like to put in this oath, with no regrets for generations.
Lu Dan was sitting behind the curtains and quietly listened to every word Lie Er had read. At the end of it, he heard someone inside sighed a sign of relief.
FM: It’s finally official.
Hearing Feng Ming’s words, Lu Dan revealed a hint of a smile. He rested his head on the backrest of the chair and slowly closed his eyes.
The last drop of his tears fell from the corner of his eye, silently fell onto his hand, the one that had handed Dong Fan over to Rong Tian.
The wind outside were blowing forcefully, the curtains couldn’t help but fluttered.
Within the ice cold darkness, white snowflakes fell from the sky, dancing lightly, like two children turning about, like the kiss of the gods gently watching this beautiful land.
Not many people in history could find a hidden gem like this, from the title as a traitor, can they truly understand the profound wisdom and his profound love he had carried deep inside?
But because of him, this land will be taken care of by Xi Lei. During turbulent times, within the eleven kingdoms it did not have to go to war because of him. The history of this kingdom, the name Xi Lei Duke Ming will not be easily forgotten, allowing this land to be more stable and prosper than the other kingdoms who will pledge allegiance to Xi Lei in the future.
However, the people of this land will not know that their days of happiness and without difficulty were derived from the short lived life of a brilliant person.
Knowing of Lu Dan’s death, Feng Ming was deeply sadden as his nestled within Rong Tian’s embrace that snowy night opening his eyes wide for the longest time without sleeping.
He remembered what Lu Dan had said, after he had recovered his strength, Lu Dan’s life will only last for seven days. Tonight was the seventh day. Tonight was also the seventh day Feng Ming had woken up from his coma.
Rong Tian accompanied him throughout the night.
When it was morning, Rong Hu informed: “Dong Fan King ordered people to send this over.”
Feng Ming opened up the silk rectangle box, it was the unparallel sword that Dong Fan King had wore the night before. The familiar scabbard, everyone was surprised.
RH: Dong Fan King said, throughout his life everything that Advisor had done was of great benefit to him, except for this, even one useful task it didn’t even have, and so he returns it to Xi Lei King.
At this time, Lie Er ran rushing in from outside and was breathing heavily.
LE: We have gone to Dong Fan King’s palace to find him, but he’s not there. The coffin where they temporary placed Lu Dan’s body is empty inside, everyone is now searching for them.
Feng Ming didn’t say anything and rushed outside.
Rong Tian ran after him, but was unable to stop him.
RT: Feng Ming, where are you going?
Rong Hu and Lie Er also desperately tried to catch up.
The snow last night has not stopped, there were more inches of snow. Feng Ming continued running like crazy without paying attention to those chasing after him. Until reaching the front entrance of the Heaven and Earth palace did his pace suddenly stopped. Bending over and panting until he finally straightened up again. His eyes were already filled with tears.
Within the middle of the white covered snow, his eyes rested upon the stairs in front of the Heaven and Earth palace, one could vaguely see two figures nestling together sitting there, covered with a thick layer of snow.
That face that had been covered up by the snow was embracing the dead Lu Dan, ending his life at the place where they first met each other…
In his life, this was the only thing that he had done that defied Lu Dan.
Lu Dan had taken care of him days and nights, before his death, Lu Dan had spent thousands of effort and in one moment all his work were in vain.
A Great King who ruled a nation and yet he cannot control his sadness, a shock had struck Feng Ming.
Lin Yin is gone, Chang Yen is gone, Jun Qing is gone, Jun Ting is gone, Lu Dan is gone and Dong Fan King is gone…
Numerous people have died.
Life and death are like that, always changing. Personal power and power of love are as short and thin like that.
Feng Ming could not control himself, facing the sky above, he cried out bitterly.
His waist was slowly grabbed and laid upon a solid chest, Rong Tian finally reached him.
FM: Rong Tian. Don’t leave me, in life or death, I can’t stand it.
RT: We won’t be like that, in life or death, we won’t be separated.
FM: We won’t. This morning, if Dong Fan King didn’t have the sincerity to return the unparallel sword, perhaps I might be dead now.
RT: Silly Feng Ming. Even if he wore the unparallel sword, you will still be alive.
FM: Could it be that the curse is false?
RT: The unparallel swords are one of the three mysterious treasures of Xi Lei, the curse is definitely not fake. It’s just when I went back to pick up my mother from the palace, I wouldn’t leave the three treasures behind for Tong Er to casually give them away?
FM: The fake unparallel swords can trick Lu Dan?
RT: The scabbard of the sword is real; however the sword blade is replaced. How strange, that year when you wore the unparallel sword, the blade was blunt compared to this one. That night when you used it to fight the enemies, weren’t you aware that the blade was very sharp?
FM: So the day earlier, you left the fake unparallel sword in the palace? You didn’t hesitate to leave the real scabbard, knowing that it can help you in this case, but how do you know that Tong Er will give it away to Lu Dan?
Rong Tian severely bit on his ears.
RT: My dear Duke Ming, when will you wholeheartedly admit my great ability as Xi Lei King? I have told you many times before; all of Xi Lei is filled with my loyal confidant. Finding someone next to Tong Er and suggesting him to send a gift to someone is not something hard to do.
Feng Ming hugged him tightly.
FM: I don’t care, I want to wear the real unparallel swords with you. From today onward, if you’re alive I will be alive, if you die, I will die. No matter life or death, we will never be apart….
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