30 Long Zixin

Anticipation filled everyone's hearts, their eyes focused on the person whose about to enter the large door. Only the sounds of footsteps reverberated as quietness filled the entire place. Not long after, loud gasp was heard coming from their mouths. The little silhouette of the boy slowly became visible. There, in everyone's eyes appears a little figure of a boy. With only the exception of his hair, which color was red. The little guy's face greatly resembles the cold man who's currently sitting in the mighty dragon throne.

Long Zixin, this is the name of this legendary prince.

Everyone watched in awe at the confident little boy who's steadily walking in the middle of the large hall. Their necks turned like those of giraffes as their gazes followed his every single movement.

This prince was about at the age of three to four years old. He was but a child, but one could discern that unspeakable elegance and superiority emanating on his little body.

High nose, fair and smooth skin, plump and bloody red lips. His doe-like eyes that remind one of a deep abyss, unfathomable and mysterious; definitely a great beauty. But like that fearsome man sitting on the throne, the boy's expression was cold and was devoid of any emotion.

Everyone in court stayed silent as the little prince makes his way to where the dragon throne was. Upon reaching; with the permission coming from his father, the little boy then placed his butt in the space allocated for him to sit-which was at his father's side.

The two people sat side by side on the magnificent throne-one big and small, both faces cold and emotionless. Xufeng who was positioned just below the stairs can't help but release a sigh as he watched the father and son. 'This father and son were truly cast in the same mold. Just look at that matchless face, so peerless yet as cold as ice that it can make everyone freeze.'

Not long after, the Emperor handed a golden scroll to a Eunuch standing at the side. Then after that, the Eunuch took a step forward and read the words written inside the golden scroll, loud and clear in front of the whole court.

Just like that, the crime which was done by Minister Ji's son had been announced. As well as Minister Ji's own countless crimes was also included. Upon finishing, the Eunuch folded the scroll and took a step backward as he silently retreated back to his former position. Xufeng on the other hand turned his attention away and looked at the fat minister who was still kneeling in the middle. He can only helplessly shake his head. As the Deputy Commander and the direct subordinate of the Emperor, he knew how cruel the emperor is when it comes to punishments. Especially to those people who are abusive of their power and disrespectful.

But that's not actually the point here. The real deal was, this minister's son had offended the prince by hurting him. Everyone knows that the Emperor is a protective father towards his son. He guarded and protected the little prince since he was born like a fragile and delicate treasure. And now, he learned that someone has harmed his son?

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自信 zì xìn

Meaning, to have confidence in oneself.

- Self-confidence

Long 龍 (surname) - means 'Dragon'

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