The Tale of the Lotus Heart

First Prince's letter came only days later. My plan had worked and the demons were effectively sealed off. Most of them died in the explosion, but those who survived couldn't cross over to the Heavenly Realm even if they wanted to. First Prince was back in the Heavenly Palace, awaiting the debrief to the Emperor that I would also have to attend. It was soon. I got dressed in my armor before sighing. Yong watched me wordlessly for a while.

"You're going with First Prince?" He asked. I nodded.

"He should be here to fetch me soon," I replied. Yong stood before placing his protective hairpin at the base of my ponytail.

"I shouldn't need that," I tried to stop him. He sucked his teeth at me before finishing.

"Just in case. I'll be able to see what's going on with this. How are your symptoms today?" He asked. Lately, I'd been nauseous and tired all the time.

"I'm still tired, but I can suck it up for one meeting," I tried to brush it off. A fairy maid came and announced First Prince's arrival. I said goodbye to Yong before going out to meet the First Prince. He smiled gently at me.

"Princess, are you prepared?" He asked. I nodded as I took a deep breath. We set out and arrived at the main hall shortly after. The Emperor and Empress were both seated on their thrones as we bowed to greet them.

to war, but great-goddaughter... you were a welcomed surprise. Who knew you would also have the

you great-godfather," I

as possible. In the Heavenly Realm culture, the women followed

figure in our realm, we can't just chose randomly when it comes to her marriage," the Emperor said. I felt nervous. This was

my godfather before my marriage discussions start. I’m not even 20,000 years old yet. I wanted to learn from the

the Northern Territory, you probably already did more there than physicians ever do here. How about going straight to the Floral Goddess? You'll be able to

He dismissed us after that. I sighed in relief as we stood outside of the main hall. I put a hand to my stomach and stopped as it turned uncomfortably. I

Princess?"

I tried to breath

I'm sure she would keep your secret. She's a high goddess that all immortals hold a high respect for. Even the Empress wouldn't question her," First Prince informed me quietly. I nodded

into something more comfortable," he said happily. I nodded with a light smile before saying goodbye to First Prince Atlas. Back in my

okay?" She asked. I sighed