The Medallion

Chapter 87 The Emperor's Purpose

Lena and Rocky were strolling down the banks of the river in the moonlight. A soft breeze fanned them gently when it grew too humid. As they walked, they saw many people float boat lanterns down the river, on which their wishes were written.

Lena looked back at Rocky, pursed her lips and then led him towards the edge of the bank. It seemed that something was weighing heavily on her mind.

Rocky quietly observed her as she bought a boat lantern from a peddler. She tucked her hair behind her ear and began writing something on its side.

"Are you making a wish?" Rocky came nearer. "Don't you dare sneak a look!" Lena instantly hid the boat lantern behind her back.

"Oh, come on! It can't be anything that serious," Rocky said curiously. Lena seemed to be too protective of it.

"Please buy me a festive lantern over there. Make sure it's the most beautiful one." Lena took a silver coin from her waist pocket and tucked it into Rocky's left hand. Then she nudged his elbow. Glancing back at her, Rocky shrugged his shoulders and went off to fulfill her request.

When Rocky came back from buying a colorful lantern, he saw Lena standing at the riverbank, watching the boat lanterns flowing through the river in front of her. She looked rather morose and bitter.

'What has happened to Lena?' Rocky wondered to himself and approached her.

Lena said seriously, "Basil,

reply. 'Is she going to declare her

of the river, Rocky closely following her. A few minutes later, they had reached a row of willow trees.

mind what I told you today, because I won't say it a second time. I would never dare ask for something which is out of your reach. But today you must agree to one thing," Lena told

say the word, Lena. I am willing to put my life on the line every day for you. I would even agree to one hundred things!" Rocky swore,

the son-in-law of Ximen Clan. And you will become an independent man of virtue. You need to stand tall and never back down. But first of

Lena? You think I'm not capable of doing such things already?" Rocky's forehead knotted in a

Shirley. It's expected that you will at least try to decline the arranged marriage made by

that horrid woman. I was planning on asking you to plead my case with His Majesty," Rocky said lowly, shaking his head with a grimace at the thought of marrying such

do is to marry Shirley," Lena said with a

about? Are you insane?" Rocky was stunned into silence. His shock rooted him to the spot. He had never expected that Lena would demand that he promise to do this! Before their evening tryst, Lena had been staunchly opposed to the arranged marriage.

do that, you will achieve supremacy over anyone in the Holy

heart sank when he heard Lena's explanation. "It's for your own good and for the good of the future of the Holy Dragon Empire. You have to remember that defying your father will only end in tragedy for you. His Majesty has placed high hopes in you. If you let him down, it would be disastrous. Even if you're his flesh and blood, and his son, don't forget that he had no trouble removing your status as a prince!" Lena said adamantly, staring at Rocky with a solemn expression. It was obvious that her statements

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