Dragon's Coming Of Ceremony is one of the most awaited events in the continent. The Lords of the Nine Kingdoms were to send their rightful heirs of the new generation every twenty years. Heirs were chosen not only by pureness of bloodline but also by their talents. They are to receive the divine blessing from the Saint and current Lord of the Holy Ridge as the future rulers of their respective kingdoms. A thick sliver of pneuma will be given by the Holy Lord enough to protect their own from toppling one kingdom from the other.
However, Holy Ridge which is said to be the most silent and powerful of all, suddenly ceased to send an heir five score years ago making quite an imbalance throughout the empire. It was as if they completely disappeared from the face of the world. Be it the plead of the higher or the lower realm to send a disciple, no one succeeded on seeking the audience of anyone from the Ridge. Even outer disciples cannot be contacted by their families outside. Peerless talents were also sent to secretly penetrate into its walls but to no avail.
It has been such a news when the Imperial Family received a word from the Holy Ridge that they will be hosting the decade's long waited Coming Of Age Ceremony. It was like bringing back the dead to life.
Empress Regnant Hua Rong, current acting ruler of the First Kingdom, elegantly sat in the first table nearest to the two seats in front.
As soon as her eyes met the two palanquins, she calmly put down her cup of tea and was assisted to rise from her seat. Her face briefly showed confusion as she turned to look at the white-haired man who is now lovingly nodding towards the arrival of his grandchildren.
She may seem dainty and reserve but she was actually a descendant of the fourth kingdom who were bred as gallant warriors of the empire. Thus the reason why her eyes are deep hue of crimson red. Next to her is the next in line to the throne, Empress Hua Ping, her firstborn, and the mother of the Crown Prince. Luckily inheriting her father's eyes, the Late Emperor Li Rong, Empress Hua Ping's eyes are glowing jade. Her elegance and eloquence in Imperial Laws and Traditions was well-know throughout the empire, making her foothold in politics stronger.
As they laid eyes on the two figures walking towards the center, they bowed in unison, which the others followed in unison.
"It has been forever, I am nothing but pleased to welcome all of you. We now welcome new era in the Holy Ridge as I, Mu Ran, the Incumbent Holy Ridge's Lord, present to you the future Lords, my grandchildren, Mu Liao Yan, Mu Guiying, the Saint and the Saintess."
"Long live the Saint! Long live the Saintess."
The Empress Regnant's eyes fell on certain someone who seemed to be lost in the midst of it all. Staring directly on the petite figure in front. Her eyes squint as it would be a disrespect to her elders if a certain crown prince fail to properly pay respects to the future Lords.
What does he think he's doing right now, of all times?
"Pay respects now or I'll gauge that large green eyes of yours when we get home!", she hurriedly sent telepathic message to him. A simple mistake like this could get him in trouble getting back alive! Empress Hua Ping also sensed something and she shook her head with a slight chuckle. Oh son, you have a long way to go.
A chill crept on the spine of a certain someone. As he heard an ominous voice right in his ear.
His eyes regrettably landed once more on her. A pair of jet black eyes towards him, his brows twitched.
Is this brat ogling at my sister by any chance?