LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN TIGRESS

In such dark moonless night filled with stars, Xing lied comfortably beside the man of her heart.

And he was mad... Really mad!

Xing could feel the darkness seeping from Chenglei as he said, "Must you do this?"

Both Xing and Chenglei rarely disagreed but that doesn"t mean both their interests aligned all the time. This was one rare and strong difference of opinion they had their entire life.

"Yes, Yukiko would have wanted it", Xing grabbed his hand and wrapped it around her waist. He was too mad to even hug her.

"Tsk", he clicked his tongue loudly in disapproval. She really invoked the name of the dead!

"Don"t care, she"s dead. We are alive. Xinxin is happy with us. Why change everything? If that fool still cannot take care of the Empire, let"s end him. Why bother disturb our life for him? Let"s make Ryuga Emperor", he spoke with his voice soothing and his hands gently traced through her spine and rested at the small of her back. He was angry at her but he loved her too.

Xing placed her leg over his leg and pecked on his lips, "You don"t understand, my Prince... He..."

Xing sighed. Apparently the Water Emperor went on a killing spree the past three months ending all the families related to the dowager as he got definite proof that the dowager was the one responsible for everything happened to his wife and his previous unborn children.

Apparently, the dowager met with the Water Emperor one day and he threw her in the cold palace with security guarding her to see that she doesn"t kill herself. Ryuga didn"t know what the dowager told their Emperor but the Emperor started killing from that day on, without even considering the repercussions and now the court is in disarray as many n.o.ble families were purged from existence.

Many want to depose the Emperor saying he has gone insane after the death of the Empress and many families have secretly united for a coup. But the Water Emperor knowing it all, just doesn"t care for anything. He just drinks and sleeps around with women at nights and annihilated anyone who gives him advice during the day.

Ryuga who wrote the letter, felt like he is doing this on purpose to see his wife soon and while he went down wanted to drag down the entire empire with him disturbing the current structure of their empire leading to a new beginning.

"Stupid fool might be thinking that since his desire for the throne is responsible for his wife"s death, he wants to set it right by destroying it. But does he know by destroying the throne, it will be the common people who suffer? Does he realise how long it will take to rebuild an empire from the foundation? The best way is to correct the current system like we did with our Kingdom and brother Lee did with the Earth Kingdom.

He might be thinking that he has nothing to live for since his wife didn"t even trust him with their son.... Guess, he should be let known that he does have something to live for... His son!"

"Don"t make me speak for that imbecile.... I"m just going to give him a chance. That"s it", Xing who was not so fond of Water Emperor still had to decide for the sake of the people of their kingdom. She blamed him for all of the sufferings of Yukiko and also her death. Even though fate cannot be changed, she could have had a better life if only he didn"t choose to be an Emperor or at least if he was willing to let go of her. If he wanted her by his side, he should have protected her well, at least.

"You are really not going to send off Little Xinxin?", Chenglei"s lips curved up a bit and he got closer to her and kissed her lips.

"No, not now! Not when it is not safe there", she pushed Chenglei away, "Don"t get close. I feel hot"

"Wifey, I can help you with that", he smirked evily while his hand went to undress her.

He was happy she is not planning to send their son away and in his happiness he didn"t care much about her words,

"Not Now!"

But who knows what tomorrow might bring? She might change her mind... It is highly unlikely but a man can dream, right?

Xing saw him happy and her mood got better too.

"Yes, please do... by bringing me some water", Xing chuckled while pus.h.i.+ng her husband"s disobedient hands away and tried to get down from the bed when Chenglei stopped her and went to get her water himself.

"You are glowing, my love", he said gently rubbing her earlobes as she was drinking the water and she almost choked by his words.

That came out of nowhere!

Chenglei got the cup from her hand and placed it on the table. She"s been like this the past weeks... Getting hot flashes at times and other times she has odd moods. He just wanted to give up his work and sit by her side, taking care of her but she does not let him.

Seeing her lying in the bed he joined her and covered them both with a blanket. Even though the temperature was warm, it sometimes get cold at night and today it was chilly because of the rain.

"Am I really glowing?"

"Hmm"

"It"s going to be a girl then", she said as his hands were over her flat belly gently warming her.

"You think so?", he gently nibbled on her earlobe as he was cuddling her from behind her and he could not help but chuckle., rather mockingly.

"Yes , don"t you know?", she wasn"t pleased with his mocking and pinched his hand.

Chenglei with a hiss retracted his hand but she caught it.

"Since all we hear these days are births of girls, we will have a girl too", Xing placed her hand over his hand on her abdomen. She had this feeling of delight... Some happiness she couldn"t describe... She didn"t feel the need to cry out of joy though.. It was all serene and calm.

"I"m pregnant... Me... And I"m talking about the gender of my child with Chenglei... Something I thought would never happen in my life..."

"If you say so... I"d like a girl", he placed his other arm below her neck so that she feels comfortable while shaking her head.

"This silly girl!

She told me it was a boy, the next day I remembered our past. She let it slip a couple times in the past three months too. And forgetting that, she"d say "It"s a girl.. It"s a girl" often, as if she is convincing herself. She really wants a girl. And she thinks repeating it would change the gender of the baby, somehow.

Let"s make a girl baby next time, my silly moon!"

He knew she is scared to tell anyone. She didn"t even let him tell her father who is asking with his eyes each time he sees him. She didn"t even allow any physician to check on her or accept medicine she didn"t prepare and she never left their Manor in the past three months.

She eats food prepared in front of her and produce from their garden. She is taking care of herself really well these days and he was happy about it. But, He was a little worried about her behaviour too.

"Isn"t she a bit too paranoid?"

Chenglei kissed her as she was sleeping deeply. He set her stray hairs behind her ears and closed his eyes.

"Sleep well, my moon! I will protect you"

He knew all her acts cannot be dismissed as just paranoia or groundless delusion. She is in a dangerous place.

He has many enemies and him having heirs would be troublesome to many. And she is hated by almost every woman in the city and women mostly are twisted and in their jealousy and they do cruel things.

There are many women who want to take her place in his Manor too. Even though, he had every form of security arranged, accidents still might happen.

And having a child is a big part of her plans. And she would definitely be vigilant.

Even though he understood it all, he still was worried for her.

What if something bad happened accidentally? Will she be able to handle it?

Although he didn"t like the idea of letting Xinxin to meet his father,he was slightly pleased that she is willing to get out of their Manor for one reason or another.

The last thing he needs is she obsessing over the child and hurt herself, mentally. She is not made for living inside a compound like other women. She was always someone who flows freely like the wind travelling wherever she wanted. And that"s how she should be in the future too.

"Please... Heavens, let my wife give birth to a healthy child. I don"t want to see her getting hurt anymore"

He prayed in his heart as his hand gently traced over her flat abdomen.

"Why isn"t she showing yet? Is the baby fine? "

With her in his embrace, his mind clouded with various thoughts and her scent filling his heart, he went to sleep.

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A week later, they travelled to their Jin Manor in the Western Province where they were arranged the meeting with the Water Emperor. Baobei was sent to his Manor even though he protested, since Shurei missed him.

When they reached the Jin Manor, they were informed that the Water Emperor was already there and so was Ryuga.

Ryuga tried to get little Xinxin but Chenglei didn"t relent his grip making Ryuga roll his eyes.

"He is my nephew", Ryuga was pretty confrontational as he gripped his sword.

How dare he stop me from holding my brother"s son?

"He is my son",

Chenglei said it without any reservations and Little Xinxin who was shy to see a stranger, gripped Chenglei hard around his neck and let his father carry him.

"Don"t scare the child", Xing spoke in a rebuking tone and sensing he really was scaring the child, Ryuga backed off.

This child maybe his nephew but his Sister-in-law made sure to tell him that every decision lies with the Divine Ruler.

"Where is he?", Xing asked Ryuga.

"By the beach", Ryuga answered knowing who she was asking about.

" Tang Xing, Don"t show him his son", he spoke in a pleading tone.
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" That"s Princess Consort Jin for you ", Chenglei corrected Ryuga about him addressing Xing but didn"t correct him calling Xinxin as Water Emperor"s son.

He knew the Water Emperor is the biological father of Xinxin and he is just an adoptive father.

"Hmpf! Do you think that she minds....."

" Ying Ryuga!", Xing interrupted Ryuga, " He is Prince Jin and you are a General",she corrected him.

She herself didn"t care about these semantics but she didn"t like those two fighting each other each time they meet.

"My wife is pregnant", Ryuga who saw Chenglei smiling hiding behind Little Xinxin said for some reason.

"Really, good for you", Xing was happy. For some reason, she felt she really was truly happy for his wife this time. Previously when she hears news about pregnancy, even though she was happy for the other woman, there would be a sharp pain in her heart too.

But now there is no pain! Only happiness!

"Yeah, it"s still very early... Not even a couple of months... But I"m telling you", he spoke looking at Chenglei.

Xing didn"t care but Chenglei glared at Ryuga understanding what he meant.

Since when was there a compet.i.tion between us to see who becomes father first? Even if there was, I win! My wife is three months pregnant.

Stupid boy! Get lost!

Chenglei said nothing and got inside their courtyard while Xing went to meet the Water Emperor.