The invitations for the celebration to announce the crown prince soon came the event was supposed to be held a few weeks later.

A-Yuan and A-Xiang's training was going on nicely as well. Zhan taught them a few things every day and the two were fast learners they took in everything and learned everything quickly.

They had also gained weight and were healthy now, While A-Yuan was very smart in paperwork and mathematics A-Xiang was very athletic and good in sports.

Currently, Zhan and Simon were teaching them to wield swords, actually, Simon was teaching them while Zhan was watching, or more like thinking, thinking about how to teach Adeena a lesson. 

She must be angry because she couldn't be saintess, and she also doesn't have a solid backing then...only she has left is her family...Zhan smiled, how about taking the last thing her family away from her as well.

Although her family is innocent and her parents are really good people but Zhan doesn't care about it at all, they have to die for his revenge and that's it.

If Zhan remembered correctly then Adeena has an older brother who loves to gamble and is an alcohol addict.

And if Zhan is correct then Adeena and her family will be coming for the celebration as well.

"BROTHER ZHAN!! BROTHER ZHAN!!" A-Xiang ran towards him happily.

"What is it?" he asked he couldn't help but smile when he saw A-Xiang's bright smile she looked truly happy.

"BROTHER ZHAN, BROTHER SIMON SAID THAT I AM IMPROVING AND HE ALSO SAID THAT I MIGHT BE THE STRONGEST IF I WORK HARDER!!"

Zhan smiled, "That's good to hear, I really picked a precious jewel this time."

A-Xiang smiled, "Brother Zhan when will Prince Yibo, come? I want to see him too."

"The prince is busy nowadays, but this time we will go to see him."

"You mean we will go to the imperial palace?" her eyes widened and Zhan nodded, "Yes, we'll go to the imperial palace for his announcement as the crown prince."

A-Xiang nearly jumped with joy, "I'll tell this to brother."

Zhan shook his head slightly ever since these two have joined this house, this house has become more and more cheerful.

Bringing them here was not a mistake.

Even Simon was happier after spending time with them, after so long Zhan saw Simon happily interacting and genuinely enjoying something.

Even the third prince was happy because he fulfilled his promise that is taking the throne in front of the empress's eyes, although he has not taken the throne he is still very close to it.

Everything seems to have fallen at their place.

But Zhan wasn't satisfied yet, because he knew that there was a very big problem coming his way.

After he ruins Adeena, she will not stay quiet and Zhan would love to see what kind of tricks he would pull.

Zhan was sure that the actions of the empress, the first prince, and Adeena will only help him.

Fools.

They are all like puppets in his hands, moving like he wants them to.

"What are you thinking?" Simon asked suddenly bringing him out of his trance.

"Nothing brother, I am just happy for the prince and  I am also glad to see these kids doing well."

Simon smiled, "Right, I am happy for them as well, these two have suffered a lot and now they are freely running here and there enjoying themselves just how they should be."

"Right," Zhan said slowly, how he wished someone had rescued in his last life as well, "They should be happy."

Simon glanced at Zhan, "Anyways brother I need to go somewhere tonight."

"Where are you going?"

"Just to buy something I need to decide what to give the prince who will now be the crown prince."

"Then let me also come with you."

"Nope," Zhan said, "I want to keep it a secret...and I also have to meet Silas after that."

"Why can't I come with you, don't worry I will tell you about your gift to anyone, I can keep a secret for you."

"No, I will not go with you, you stay here and take care of A-Xiang and A-Yuan."

Simon sighed, "You are disobeying me more and more nowadays," He said and poked Zhan's stomach which made him jumped. 

"Brother don't do that please." The two laughed.

~~~

The night came soon and Zhan reached the place he wanted to go,  it was a very run-down bar with only lower-class people as customers.

Zhan walked into the building and saw the one he wanted to see, there he was drunk and flirting with girls, 

Kyle Vespera.

Oh boy, his condition was worse than Zhan had expected, and he would be perfect to bring down the Vespera family.

"give me more drinks right now," he said and the waiter just ignored him.

"you haven't paid for the previous ones hence you are not getting more."

Kyle stood up and was about to start a commotion before he heard another voice, 'I will pay for you, gentleman."

"Zhan said and sat beside him and ordered drunks for Kyle and himself as well.

"Who are you?" Kyle asked. 

"Just a passerby."

"Thank you for the drink mate, we should be friends."

Zhan smiled and nodded, "Why not."

"So do you come here often?"

"No, I was just passing by and decided to rest who are you by the way?"

"My name is Kyle Vespera, I am the son of Baron Keneth Vespera." 

The drinks were also served to them, and Zhan spoke, "How is that possible I just met Baron Vespera yesterday and he never mentioned you, how can you be his son then?"

Kyle froze and then clenched his fist, "So he didn't take my name even once?"

"No, not even one, But his daughter Adeena did say that there was a mad dog in their house by the name of Kyle."

Kyle banged the glass against the table with anger, "Really? she dared to say that?"

"Hmm yes, she also said that she wanted to get rid of this bad dog as soon as possible, and Baron Vespera agreed with her as well.

Kyle at this point was fuming with anger and he was so angry that he broke his cup with his hand and injured himself.

"FUCK!!!" He said and Zhan smiled before giving him Emerald's medicine which was none other than his blood.

"Here take this, this is emerald's medicine and this can heal you."

Kyle took the medicine and drank it on one go before giving the bottle back to Zhan, "Thank you, Mister."

Zhan then smiled and his eyes turned red, "Yes thank you..."