Chapter Three
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THE EVIL PLOT
Zhang POV:
Do you think she is going to come back to us? One of my trusted men asks.
Yes, she will come, but this time, she will be a bit confused. I want to get some information from her.
Xie was not just born on the moon alone, there is something special about her.
I tried to kill her even when she was still young, but to no avail.
Something powerful is guiding her and making sure she is safe.
So I want to know more about her birth. Her father did not disclose much about her birth to me, so I believe she will come back with some questions. I replied to one of my trusted men.
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LUO POV:
Something is strange. I mean, how can a queen get married to a Merman?
We all know that we can't see Merman here, not to talk about the prince. Also there is something I have been noticing about my sister. Sometimes her eyes change to gold, those that have to do with the throne?
Hell no, I am the rightful heir to the throne. I have to meet Uncle Zhang. I think he has the answer to all these questions.
I said to myself before heading to my uncle's place.
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Zhang POV:
Zhang saw Luo coming. He smiled to himself.
I can see confusion writing all over your face, many questions to ask, and you want to answer them all.
I turned towards Luo, who stood, confused. Come and sit, offering her a seat.
Thank you, Uncle Luo replied.
What did your father say? I asked her.
He said the throne was meant for Xie, she replied.
I laughed very loudly, and you believe him, I asked, looking straight into her eyes.
No, but there is something he said that fears the most about Xie. He said Xie was not born and blessed by the moon, she always carries the spirit of the river 'Jigang'.
What!!!!!
Jigang? That means she will be with Prince Merman.
I said, trying to understand something.
Exactly!" she shouted.
What should we do now? I can't let her be the queen and I am the slave. We must do something. She angrily.
The only way out was to make sure Xie didn't see Prince Marman. And also we have to make a way to bring both your father and her down, or else, you can't access the throne.
Wait, you mean we should kill my sister and father?
Exactly, I replied.
What!!!!!!! She shouted.
"Bring down your voice, Luo," I said angrily.
Don't you want the throne again?
I want the throne, but killing my family is a no to me. She said, rejecting the idea.
Then forget about the throne. You can't have the throne.
"I want to be the queen," she said.
Then do it. I replied, "How do we go about it now?" she asked with fear.
Firstly, we have to kill the king by poisoning his drink. He is used to drinking coffee twice in the morning, so it will be easy to get rid of him.
Will this work? She asked with fear.
You don't have to be scared; just pretend you know nothing, okay?
Okay. She replied and left.
Fetch me, Zhou. I asked one of my men.
You sent it to me. Zhou replied.
Yes, I did. I want you to make sure you put this substance in the king's drink before serving it to him tomorrow. I ordered.
Is this not a poison? He asked with confusion.
Mr man, do what you ask you to do, and if you fail to do it, you will die. You are asking me rubbish questions.
Nonsense, get out of my side.
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Zhou POV:
I should poison the king. I would rather die than poison the king. The man has shown nothing but love for me, and you want me to kill him.
Never, but before I die, I will have to let Xie know of this evil plan. I said to myself.
I will go to the queen's chamber to let her know about the evil plan.
Will she believe me? Uncle Zhang has been pretending all this time.
Good day, my queen. I greeted.
Good day, Zhuo. How may I help you? How is Uncle Zhang? Did he send you to me? She asked.
No, he didn't. I just came to tell you a secret, and you must believe it: A lot of evil things are happening in the palace, and I think it is high time you heard the truth. I replied
Which truth are you talking about? Don't tell me about the throne again because I am not interested. She replied.
Listen, Xie, I have been working in the palace since I was sixteen years old, so I will tell you the truth: A lot of evil has been going on in the palace, and many people died secretly which the cook. Have you ever wondered what killed Shin, Deno, and the rest?
Yes, yes, Shin the cook? She asked curiously.
She died mysteriously. I replied.
What? How? She asked, eager to know.
These people died just to protect you and the throne. I replied in tears.
I don't want the king to die.
"My father will never die," she replied with fear.
Then, listen to me now. I may not live to see the night of tomorrow, so please listen to me now. I replied boldly.
What is going on here? Who is killing you? Can you stop beating around the bush and tell me what is going on here? She shouted.
Your uncle is behind all the evil that is happening. I mean the death that has been occurring in the palace.
Zhou, are you okay? Have you finally lost it? So you want me to believe that my uncle is evil?
I know you won't believe me, but trust me, your uncle is pretending to be good, but he is evil. I replied, trying to convince her to accept the truth.
Stop it! Now get out of my sight!! She ordered.
Okay, my Queen, but I want you to know that he is coming for you and the king. I just wish is not too late when you realize the truth. I replied and left.
Why is everybody acting strange? I don't get it. My uncle wants to kill me and my father for what?
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