The following morning in Yaoguang, Murong li had woken up very early and he was at his father's grave playing the melody of tranquility for him, the early birds singing along with him.

"Father, I'm becoming a king today, are you proud?" He asked. He smiled and went back to the place.

The palace was decorated with red lanterns, the pave way had Murong li's favorite flowers, the white mixing well with the red.

"Your highness" Qing said once he saw Murong li.

"Yes?"

"Your robe is in the room, we got it from here, you can go rest now"

Murong li nodded and headed to his room, General Qing smiled.

"No bumps so far, maybe this will be a successful event"

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Zhi Ming put on his black robe, then his royal cape, it had feathers on the front and a purple lining on the bottom.

He sighed as he walked to his father's room, the fear of finding his father's lifeless body in there creeping on him with every step.

"You look like you've seen a ghost" Wang Yong said chuckling. Zhi Ming smiled.

"I was worried"

"Well, be at peace because I'm still alive, let's start going i really want to talk with Murong li before his coronation starts"

"As you wish"

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Wei young put on her red robe with gold sequences, her gold crown completing her look.

Zhang Jing came inside her room, she was wearing a simple soft pink robe.

"The carriage is ready"

"Good, let's go"

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Liu Wei sighed as he watched his people walking around the sect with empty rice baskets, it was clear that he has to do something, he has to ask for help from Murong li but.....will he even accept?

Li Jun stood beside him, he put his hand on the king's shoulder.

"No matter what you decide, we all know it's best for the sect"

"I hope you're right"

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Murong li put on his pure red robe, the robe had a long train similar to the wedding robe the brides usually wore, his hair was neatly pulled back into a raised ponytail and a gold pin was used to hold it up, he looked himself in the mirror and smiled, he looked like a true king.

Knock.knock

"Yes?"

"It's me general Qing, everything is set up and the guests have started to arrive"

"Good job, i will be out once it's time"

"As you wish"

He could hear Qing walk away and he sighed. He stuffed his flute in his sleeve and turned around to leave, the long train following behind.

Inside the Yaoguang throne room, many people were present, from the divided Tang Dynasty kingdoms to the current sects in south China, it was like Yaoguang was the first sect in all ranks.

Wei young and Zhang Jing sat behind Zhi Ming and Wang Yong. Wei young felt guilty for ruining Zhi Ming's coronation because that earned her the silent treatment from the Yang Wu king and Prince.

Liu Wei made his way inside the hall, behind him was Li Jun, their white robes were not standing out this time since it blended with the decor.

Zhi Ming smiled seeing Li Jun and Liu Wei, it was obvious to him and he hopes it was to the both of them as well.

"Why is Zhi Ming smiling at us, he should be angry" Li Jun asked, Liu Wei smiled.

"Zhi Ming has a kind soul, he doesn't hold grudges, it's a shame he didn't grow up in Jingnan, he would make a great king"

Li Jun frowned.

"Are you saying, he would be a better king for us than you? King Liu Wei, you have to take back your words"

Before Liu Wei could respond the doors opened, the newly elected councilmen of Yaoguang came inside, their dark green robes making them look sophisticated.

"Introducing, our new King, Murong li, son of the late king Murong Chon"

Murong li made his way inside, behind his long train was General Qing. Murong li could see everyone who came, he almost smiled seeing Zhi Ming but he had to remain silent.

He climbed up the stage to his throne and turned to face the crowd, a councilmen member stepped forward and handed him a small gold dagger, a gold urn was brought forth.

"Prick your finger if you swear to protect Yaoguang with your life, defend and help your people, lead and guide your sect and provide advice when needed"

Murong li pricked his finger and a drop of blood dropped inside the urn.

"The ceremony is complete, from now on you are known as King Murong li of the Yaoguang sect"

Everyone bowed to him, Murong li smiled and sat on his throne.

"Long live the king!"

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After the coronation ceremony was complete a feast was provided for the guests, Liu Wei and Zhi Ming were now sharing a table.

"Prince Zhi Ming...forgive us for our last encounter"

"No worries, it wasn't your fault, i heard about the condition of Jingnan, how are you getting by?"

Liu Wei blushed in embarrassment, a month hasn't passed since his reign as king started and yet people know the conditions of his sect.

"It's hard but with help we might get by this month"

"Oh? How so?"

"We need 70 000 bags of grain, then hopefully when the rain season begins we will be safe"

Zhi Ming nodded.

"70 000 is a lot of grain, where would you get it"

Liu Wei wanted to run away, of course he was asking too much, but he figured that since Zhi Ming is from a rich sect they would help each other easily.

"I thought...Yang Wu would help"

"We would but....we have no official king so we cannot afford to help out other sects....but Murong li has the capital city to Wu Yue sect so he could help"

"...do you think he would agree?"

"Of course he will, Ah li is not heartless"

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"Look at him, he thinks so highly of himself doesn't he" Wei young said to Zhang Jing.

"I agree, what kind of man wears a robe that long?" Zhang Jing asked in distate.

"He must think he's a bride or something, and the color is almost blinding, clearly he wants to be the center of attention"

The two ate their food as they passed insults aimed at Murong. Their faces in deep scowls.

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Murong li and Wang Yong were in the gardens.

"Murong li....we should talk"

"About?"

"Zhi Ming....I know what you two have....it took me a while to come to terms with it but, promise me that you will take care of him in my absence"

"Even if you told me to stay away from....i will still take care of him in secret King Wang Yong....I'm glad that you attended my ceremony"

Wang Yong smiled.

"Anything for my in law"

Murong li blushed making the king laugh,

"Let's head back, I'm sure your guests are waiting"

"Mn"

They walked towards the palace, general Qing came running towards them.

"What happened?" Murong li asked. Qing looked panicked.

"We have an army heading towards the palace, what shall we do?"

Murong li frowned, who would dare to pull a stunt with a sect full of royals from all over china.

"Take King Wang Yong inside then come back here" Murong li said, his flute emerged from his sleeve and he unsheathed his sword shocking Wang Yong.

"You....you have a sword?"

His question was unanswered though as Murong li had walked away with a few palace guards.

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General Qing made his way inside the hall with Wang Yong.

"Attention! Please remain inside, King Murong li is performing a sacred ritual and no one should see it"

The other royals hummed as response, Zhi Ming could see the shock and fear on Qing's eyes.

"General, what is really going on?" He asks quietly.

"Yaoguang is under attack"