(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/a/a6/Tai.jpg)<br/><br/><em>"Yes, I was aware of the Emperor's coming. I was there to greet him, wasn't I? I deigned not to tell you because I thought you would not wish to receive them. But it was your father who had wrote the contract of betrothal between you and Shun Midori, and now the heavens ordain it. Forgive me for not telling you, but I felt I was doing the right thing."</em><br/><br/>Emperor Tai's face became more serious then before as the man was talking, his features became less amused and more towards irritated anger. He took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm and collected, no use losing his head at this time.<strong>"Doing the right thing? Are your thoughts that low about me that you do not think I would honor the wish of my own father?"</strong>he asked back and it was clear that the minister had pushed a rather sore spot with his words.<br/><br/><strong>"You think that just walking in here with a person I did not have any idea was going to come is such a good idea? If I was my father you know what he would have done about your action just now."</strong>it was not hard to remember that the former Emperor always was easily angered and he never made a secret to use his powers as he wanted without really caring much what other people was thinking. Tai sighed a little and shook his head.<strong>"But what's done is done."</strong>he commented.<br/><br/><em>"I am glad that you trust me; It is very benevolent of you to do so, after leaving you in the dark about this. Your trust is, of course, reciprocated. There are no more curious surprises lingering over your shoulder; Something like this will not happen again. And that is the truth."</em><br/><br/>The young emperor nodded a little, but he made sure to keep a close eye on the man's face. He wanted to be sure that Fang did not lie to him about anything else.<strong>"I am not my father and I can forgive something done with good intentions. But remember that I wont forgive again if you go behind my back with something this important. A royal visitor is on the top of the things I have to be told at all times, what if the good emperor and his child would have been killed without me having any knowledge they was going to be in my kingdom?"</strong>he gave the armrest a small tap with his index finger.<strong>"But now let's forget about these horrible business and enjoy the festival, I have a small surprise for everyone."</strong>he smiled a little.<br/><br/>Tai then looked to the friend next to his Throne, he examined him but did not say anything before he looked out on the chamber and all the guests drinking and chatting. It was clear that Feng did not like the idea of this marriage either, but he if anyone should know that it was something Tai had to do. It was his duty as emperor to make sure his line was the once sitting on the throne.<strong>"Feng"</strong>he said and reached out to give his friend a small pat on the arm. He smiled a little at him.<strong>"It's okay, trust me"</strong>he sounded serious when he said this.<br/><br/>