3Ry Cross Time (S1-S2)
PREPARATORY

Everything seems busy today. The servants seemed to be passing by and fro unceasingly even more busy than the previous days.

Since the sun has not yet appeared, a rush has taken place. More precisely, all the busyness was enlivening the atmosphere in the court of the Huoli Royal Court.

It is the place where the severe punishment handed down by the Royal Court is carried out. One of them is execution.

Not only that place is busy, outside the Huoli Royal Palace is no less busy. The people are preoccupied with the excitement that is happening. In fact, yesterday afternoon towards the afternoon some soldiers of the royal envoys came to the streets of the capital. They came carrying a message written on the leaflet, where the leaflet was directly affixed to a notice board scattered on the streets of the capital. As soon as the announcement leaflet was attached, immediately the entire populace swarmed over to see what announcement their Emperor wanted to make.

Who would have thought it would be so surprising. It is written that there will be a death sentence taking place tomorrow, precisely at the beginning of the day.

The announcement did not say who would be sentenced to death, but as has happened in the past. That every punishment carried out is a death sentence, it is certain that the guilty person has committed a very fatal mistake.

And as a people, finding it is not about making them experience fear. In fact, they are curious... Who had made such a fatal mistake that he had to be executed and who was he that the Emperor opened the execution ceremony publicly and publicly?!

Because of this, people certainly do not want to be left behind.

"Sound! We never heard of any problems. Then, why is someone suddenly about to be executed?"

"Bod*h! Why bother thinking... Anyone can guess, which means that the perpetrator made a mistake in the fortress of the Royal Palace. We all know what happens inside the palace is never heard coming out. Except, it's important enough to be a lesson."

"I'm curious... Who will be sentenced to death?"

"What's his fault, until he has to be put to death, huh?"

"Rather than being curious, we'll just come tomorrow. We'll see it firsthand, who's gonna be put to death."

"Truly poor that guy!"

That is what some in the capital say after reading the announcement.

Now, exactly today. The people began to prepare to go to the palace, precisely to the court of the Huoli Royal Court which will be opened when the time comes.

In a magnificent room wrapped in gold mixed with red as a symbol of the color of burning embers. Near the open window, there was a handsome, handsome figure standing straight while looking out the window in silence. Not a single moment did he make a sound other than his regular roar of breath.

There was no sadness, no uneasiness, no disappointment, nor was there any chaotic feeling from him that would probably disturb the serenity of the soul of the handsome man.

But, please note that it cannot be said that he was really calm. To be exact, he was so because he was too injured.

Highlight his eyes indecipherable cold, as well as the air coming from his surroundings. No one could guess what the handsome man would do in the next second, for now he had become very difficult to guess.

"Greetings to His Majesty Emperor Li! I came to report!" suddenly someone exclaimed from behind the body of the man called Emperor Li.

Aye! He was indeed Emperor Li Hanzue who yesterday had just broken his heart. Not just broken once, but twice.

Heartbroken, because of her concubine and heartbroken, because of her sister. He loved two other people besides Empress Ahn Reychu.

Glancing at a glance even though not right at the figure of his shadow guard, because he turned his back.

"Hm." he was cold without bothering to order his subordinates to say what they wanted to report.

As the closest person, of course, the shadow guard knows what his master wants without having to be ordered.

Still with respect. "Everything needed for this afternoon's event has been completed. They're just waiting for orders from you, Your Majesty!" it's straight without rambling.

Sighing lightly. "What did Ahn Reychu do?" instead of answering, Emperor Li asked another question. Apparently, he did not need to take care of the preparations. For without preparation he will put an end to those who betray him.

And yes, the handsome man missed his Empress. But nevertheless...

"Miss Ahn has finished packing, Your Highness.." paused the shadow bodyguard as if hesitant to say something.

Emperor Li, who realized it, gave permission. "Say!"

"Miss Ahn knows where we are. The shadow bodyguard, His Majesty sent to watch over Ms. Ahn, said that Miss knew of her whereabouts, so Miss Ahn asked the shadow bodyguard to deliver her message verbally." she said immediately after getting permission.

His eyes reacted. There seems to be hope in it. "What's the message?"

"He said that, Miss Ahn will witness the execution and would like to hear His Majesty announce the decree he requested after the execution was completed. Because after that, Miss Ahn will immediately leave this Fire Nation Huoli Kingdom. He said he didn't want any change." finished it with a slight quiver. However, this is not an easy message to convey especially verbally. He as a subordinate must very carefully convey the oral message by making sure that every word he hears from the sender of the message does not change in the slightest.

Moreover, given the message he did not even hear directly from Empress Ahn. Ow... No longer the Queen...

Emperor Li was silent after hearing the oral message delivered by his subordinates. He slowly turned to the table on his left side, where right on the table there was a red scroll like a tribute scroll. And on the scroll he stared inside.

The scroll that will change everything...

"Heah... You really don't want to give me a chance, Ahn Reychu... Should I really announce it in front of my people... Then, I'll be considered a foolish Emperor for failing to keep what he's supposed to be guarding?" his inner murmur was tormented at the difficult choice he thought.

Yes, that red scroll is the divorce decree that the man had made last night. Of course, with all the considerations and concerns. That was also the reason why her shadowy personal bodyguard no longer called her Empress but only Miss.

Although to be honest, Emperor Li was unwilling to hear the change of the call. But, he had no choice.

"Finally.." the relieved speech came out of Reychu's lips which clearly seemed the hue of his impatient face again to immediately rush away from Huoli Royal Palace.

The others - Ryura, Rayan, Ruobin, and Chi-chi - just quietly did not respond to Reychu's unkindness about their imminent departure.

"You're sure Emperor Li will grant your request?" rayan asked somewhat doubtfully to Reychu as he looked at Ruobin taking over the package of their goods to be brought.

"He'em. Why no?! He has no choice either. After all, the Queen Mother would also definitely help. The woman could do nothing after what she knew about her daughter-in-law" she replied as she relaxed in her seat after packing.

"Good then." Rayan nodded in response. "If everything goes well. As per mutual agreement... We will immediately leave this country after the decree is read." said Rayan reminded.

"Haaahs... I'm so impatient!" reychu's spirit with his impatience.

Reychu only chuckled while glancing at Rayan with a mocking look. "Lantas, what's the problem?! Ryura or not invited, we'll still go! It's just that, with the old man's invitation we have a purpose to go." turned to look at Ryura who was silent in her calmness. "All right, Ryu?"

The one asked only nodded once. Either it becomes an answer or just because it is lazy to respond. That's how it must have looked.

"Look at Ryura agree!" proud of.

"Oh!" rayan snorted, then threw away his face because he did not want to see the face of Reychu who successfully made himself irrepressible.

Ruobin, who was right next to him, commented on the thin smile behind her mask while stroking the back of her human friend to calm down.

"ignore him. You will not be finished if no one wants to budge." sage Ruobin who was possessed by Rayan due to her still remaining annoyance towards Reychu.

The atmosphere around them was pretty good. In contrast to out there which although the weather is bright and very supportive of the air that is spread is not as bright as the weather. The aura in the palace grew increasingly heated as time approached the most awaited moments.

Prak!

A tray containing four bowls of rice without side dishes that three of them handed over rather roughly to cause sound.

It was also the sound that jolted the three people in the holding cell, who else if not the three Gongs. Father, son, and daughter.

Staring cynically at the guards who did just that. "Can't you be more polite? Do you know who is in front of you? How presumptuous of you!" angry Gong Duyoung did not accept being treated as such disrespectful. While the guard who did it only snorted in disgust at the sight of the father and two children.

"It can still be arrogant? Hmh! Very funny!" disgustedly.

"'Ah... You don't seem to understand. It was only natural that they could still be arrogant, they did not even know what would happen to them after this. Why should you bother arguing with them?! Just wasting time!" chirps the other guard who just passed by and accidentally heard the food-bearer's conversation with Gong Duyoung.

"Yes, you're right!" the other guard confirmed.

"What the fuck?" pekik Gong Dahye was shocked when he saw the food served was only rice without any side dishes. Then stared angrily at the guard who brought the food for them. "Take back! What do you think we are until the food is just unaccompanied rice? Don't forget! I am still Emperor Li's favorite Grand Consort!" maki Gong Dahye who seems to be going crazy to not realize that the mistake he made can eliminate everything he has.

The two guards looked at each other before finally laughing loudly together. After being satisfied, they again looked at the disgust and amused towards Gong Dahye. I know who is in front of them.

"You still have enough guts to claim Emperor Li's favor? Then, what are you doing here, huh? Trying a new mood?" after saying in a soft tone the two guards laughed again, laughing at the misfortune of the woman in the holding cell.

"Shut up, guys! Or I'll rip your dirty mouth out! How dare you insult my sister!" angry Gong Dahee in the end. Obviously he did not accept his sister and his father being insulted like that.

"Haha... Weepy! Dirty?! Who's dirty, huh?!" the guard circus that previously brought food.

"What are you saying... Why should I ask... Who is dirty?!" insult the guard who was about to pass. They laugh back. I don't know what happened until they had enough guts to insult the Gong Family in front of them. Maybe because they know what happened yesterday.

"I'll kill you!" hiss Gong Dahee did not accept, he was already furious.

"Huh! Before you think about killing us... Why not think about your life, huh?! Do you know why we gave you food even if it was rice?!" asked the guard sarcastically, his eyes clearly demeaning the interlocutor. "That's because, this will be your last meal before being picked up by the God of Death. Do you understand!" obviously short. Then the guard went to do his job of bringing the last meal to a man who was alone in the other cell.

The guard turned around and ignored the pias and pale faces of the father and two children as soon as he heard about their life that was about to end.

Of course they understand what that means.

Prak!

The same thing was done by the guard when he gave Second Prince Li Fang Ye some food.

The man immediately looked up in shock when the sound of the impact entered his ear. He saw at a glance the bowl of rice and then turned to the guard who was still faithful waiting in front of him, behind the wooden bars as a barrier.

"Eat! I still respect you, His Highness the Second Prince. Although to be honest, I was surprised to hear that you were able to do such despicable things with the Emperor's concubine behind Emperor Li. Though we all know what His Majesty Emperor Li hates the most." honestly the guard revealed his heart. He was still more polite than when he spoke to the Gong Family earlier.

Second Prince Li Fang Ye smiled obliquely in contempt of himself. "You're right! But, thank you for still wanting to respect this despicable person." he said wryly, not forgetting his thin helpless smile.

The two guards could only sigh, as they could help nothing.

"Ep... What's... Is this also my last day?" second Prince Li Fang Ye asked timidly as he joined the conversation of the guards and the Gongs. However, what he feared most was not death, but the fate of his wife if she were to be put to death.

"The chances are yes, Your Highness!" the guard gave me information. They certainly know about the execution event that will last some time again and of course also know who will be the victim of execution later.

Take a deep breath and then breathe slowly. Then, he looked at the guard's face with a pleading look. "If it's true that way. Can you guys help me do something?"

The two guards glanced at each other at the Second Prince's request. Doubt struck, fearing they made a mistake.

Under the doubt of their hearts, Second Prince Li Fang Ye made his point clear. "Don't worry! I'm not asking for anything that will trouble you. I just want you to bring my wife here. I miss him so much. I want to see her, hear her voice, hug her, kiss her one last time. Can't you?" a slick and helpless smile faded from her lips that looked chapped and pale. His request was sincere and very clear, as if to imply that if not now then there would be no other time.

How not?! Last night it was so cold it was bone-chilling. There is no warm room, no warm clothes. Maybe if there is a wife he can still warm the body by hugging her.

Again, the two guards looked at each other. Then, one of them spoke up. "Your Majesty, you know this will be difficult. His Majesty the Emperor, order not to allow anyone to come visit you. But.." there was doubt in his final tone, while glancing at his reciprocated co-worker shrugged his shoulders a sign of ignorance.

"I'll try it. It's just that I didn't promise to be able to do it." said the guard who was actually hesitant, but on the other hand he couldn't bear to see how tormented Second Prince Li Fang Ye was over his longing for the wife. He knows very well what kind of feeling like that, because he also has a beloved wife that he can not meet as often as possible because of his work that is devoted to the country.

Hearing that Second Prince Li Fang Ye could not help but smile happily. Although he knew the possibility was very small, but he would not miss that small opportunity.

With a big smile until her dry lips looked like they were about to tear, she said happily. "Thank you... I'm so grateful to you." the guard just nodded his head in response, after that he and his partner left after giving their retreat to Second Prince Li Fang Ye.

His heart would burst out with happiness, imagining his wife coming and hugging him warmly. Because his mood is good, even though he knows the chances are very small. Without thinking any further, he took the rice bowl and ate it. Thinking that, he needed energy to make out with his wife later as a farewell from him.

Thinking about it he felt sad, but did not want to think about it further. He should look fine to not worry his wife.

pretty soon...

😌😘😆