The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Fire of Revenge from Rajapura

"Ananda is willing, Father Emperor", Song Zhao Meng replied as he nodded quickly.

"Haha...

I thought you would be ready. Well, since this is a good wish then there is no need to delay it anymore. Once you've had enough to stay in Kaifeng City, when you return to Po Chia Lung's country, take Meng Er with you, Prince Thee..

As his father, I leave my daughter to take good care of you. Remember, if you are caught hurting his heart, the Song Empire army will not hesitate to pound the Cho PO Land" Emperor Huizong said as he stroked his thin beard. Eunuch Tong Guan seemed to dislike the words of this Emperor of the Song Country but he still refrained from interrupting the ruler's words.

"I understand His Majesty the Emperor.. I promise I will always look after Meng Er in the rest of my life", Panji Tejo Laksono bowed respectfully to Emperor Huizong immediately.

"Good good..

Now you can rest. Meng Er, escort your future husband to the resting place in the guest hall of honor" Emperor Huizong ordered, raising his right hand. Hearing the orders of the ruler of the Song Empire, Princess Song Zhao Meng immediately saluted her father and hurried to escort the Banner Tejo Laksono and comrades to the guest hall of honor.

After they left, Eunuch Tong Guan immediately opened his mouth, "Please forgive His Majesty the Emperor if the servant is presumptuous. Something is stirring up my mind. Why is it so easy for His Majesty to hand Princess Meng Er over to the prince of a foreign land?".

"Hehehehe, Eunuch Tong why are you so innocent?", Emperor Huizong chuckled lightly as he looked at the Tong Guan Eunuch who was confused by the attitude of this Landlord of China.

"I mean Your Majesty?

Tong Guan was very stupid, lacking understanding of the intent of Princess Meng Er's matchmaking", Eunuch Tong Guan bowed respectfully to Emperor Huizong.

"Hehehe...

Listen to me, Tong Guan. Establishing kinship relations with the Kingdom of Po Chia Lung in the Land of Cho Po, it will be beneficial for us. On the one hand, we have allies from the southern regions and on the second, trade between our regions will raise the prestige of the Song Empire in the eyes of the world.

In addition, we do not need to bother anymore with all the troublesome attitude of Meng Er rebels. I just want to live a quiet and comfortable life without having to fear that my descendants are troublemaking in this Middle Mainland. We can keep Meng Er away from the throne of the Song Empire, as well as place herself as the link between the Song Empire and Po Chia Lung in the Land of Cho Po.

As the word goes, with this connection, we can drop two birds with one stone throw. Do you understand now, Tong Guan?", Emperor Huizong smiled meaningfully.

"His Majesty the Emperor is very wise. May Your Majesty live a long time to continue to lead the people ", Eunuch Tong Guan bowed respectfully to Emperor Huizong while smiling faintly.

While Emperor Huizong and Eunuch Tong Guan rejoiced with the arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono and his comrades, in the guest hall of honor Princess Song Zhao Meng looks happy with Emperor Huizong's decision regarding her matchmaking with Panji Tejo Laksono. Because even though it was blocked by Emperor Huizong, Song Zhao Meng would be determined to follow the steps of the young prince from Kadiri to leave China.

"Sister Thee, please,

I'm so happy now. The Emperor's father fulfilled everything I wanted", said Song Zhao Meng who immediately raised her teacup.

"I'm happy too, Meng Er..

But we must also remember to immediately give the 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seeds to Physician Chu. Wanyan Lan's life is in danger now ", Panji Tejo Laksono sipped the green tea water served to her.

"Sister Thee take it easy..

I've already told Qiao Er to deliver the 100-year-old Snow Lotus Seeds to Physician Chu. He'll be back soon. We can already breathe a sigh of relief now ", Song Zhao Meng smiled widely as she said so.

For almost a week later, Panji Tejo Laksono lived in the Song Imperial Palace. Although with a strict escort from the palace, Panji Tejo Laksono and Song Zhao Meng could walk around Kaifeng City because they wanted to buy goods to be brought back to Kadiri. A variety of fine and beautiful silk fabrics, purchased for Ayu Ratna and Gayatri. In addition, for Luh Jingga, Panji Tejo Laksono also bought several pairs of typical Chinese clothing and various fine silk fabrics as a tribute to his loyalty.

Gumbreg, Tumenggung Ludaka, Rakryan Purusoma and Tumenggung Rajegwesi who followed the young prince, also shopped at the big market of Kaifeng City. Demung Gumbreg's hand seemed to wipe the fine silk cloth in front of him.

"Purusoma, please,

Ask the seller, what is the price of this cloth?", Gumbreg spoke without turning to Rakryan Purusoma. His right hand was still wiping this fine blue silk cloth.

"Eh Mbreg why are you asking about the price of this fine silk cloth? This fabric is for women Mbreg", sergeant Tumenggung Ludaka with a smile knot.

"Are you going to wear Mbreg's women's clothes?

Hahahaha is not funny and very laughable if there is a sissy with a lush body like mu hihihihi", continued Tumenggung Rajegwesi while chuckling amusedly.

Rakryan Purusoma who was about to speak immediately wrinkled when he saw Gumbreg's eyes bulging with a screech toward him.

"Campret..

You two just say the sound, right? This is not for me but for Dhek Jum and my daughter Kresnawati. Indiscriminate when talking!", scolded Demung Gumbreg while grunting loudly.

"Hehehe...

If you wear it I'm willing to buy it, Mbreg. It will definitely look funny when there are fat people like you wearing hahahaha female clothes", Tumenggung Ludaka laughed loosely.

"What kind of friend are you Lu? I love to see friends in banter.

Purusomas,

Quickly ask how much this fabric costs? I was being lazy to argue with Ludaka", Gumbreg immediately turned his eyes to Rakryan Purusoma. The middle officer of the Panjalu Warrior immediately approached a middle-aged woman who became the seller of this fine silk cloth.

"Sorry Madam..

What is the price of this fine silk cloth?", asked Rakryan Purusoma politely.

"Ah Master is smart to see good stuff.. This silk fabric from Fujian, made from the best silkworm cocoon to produce a good fabric.1 sheet of this fine silk fabric costs 10 silver tail", answer this seller with a smile. A fake smile used by fraudsters.

"Well??!!! Very expensive Madam..

What could not be less than that price?", Rakryan Purusoma tried to bid the price of this fine silk cloth. The cloth seller only smiled faintly while shaking his head. Rakryan Purusoma immediately turned his head towards Gumbreg.

"The price is 10 silver tails, Kakang Gumbreg. No less, I've tried to bargain the price", hearing Rakryan Purusoma's reply, Demung Gumbreg's face was immediately disappointed. He was eager to give by for his wife. At that time, Song Zhao Meng along with Panji Tejo Laksono and Luh Jingga who still saw some items in the field next to them, little understood the words of the Old Javanese language they used. He has been quite hard at learning Old Javanese on Rakryan Purusoma in recent days. Soon Song Zhao Meng approached the fine silk cloth seller.

"Mistress, mrs,

If you sell you better be honest. You can take profits but don't deceive people. Obviously this is a fine silk cloth from Hangzhou, but why did you say it was from Fujian? Who are you going to deceive?", Song Zhao Meng's slightly loud remark instantly made the middle-aged woman immediately bow down in embarrassment.

"Young Miss, please,

I'm sorry I did wrong. If Young Miss wants this cloth, I can give it to Young Miss for free but please lower your voice" said the fine silk cloth seller in slight fear.

"I don't like bribes. I want your cloth to be two pieces. The original price was 3 silver tails, but I'd love you to profit one silver tail into all 4 silver tails. Quickly fold now!", Song Zhao Meng's orders directly made the seller of this fine silk cloth deftly fold this silk cloth and give it to Song Zhao Meng. Emperor Huizong's daughter immediately handed over 4 silver tails to the seller. After which, Song Zhao Meng immediately stretched out this fine silk cloth on Gumbreg.

"Pa-man, this is a gift from me to you" Song Zhao Meng said in Old Javanese with a little stammering that made everyone surprised to hear. Gumbreg even gawked in thanks to Song Zhao Meng who immediately passed towards Panji Tejo Laksono and Luh Jingga who were looking at the goods in the actual stall.

"Lu.. I didn't hear wrong, did I?"

***

Nun is deep in the southern hemisphere, in the Land of Jawadwipa.

"Dipati Waramukti Wrestling, Waramukti,

For decades we have harbored feelings of resentment against Prabu Jayengrana. The death of Uncle Suryanata who became a victim of life when the appointment of Panji Watugunung to become the King of Panjalu must be avenged.

After all, Panjalu pay less attention to the development of our territory in the border with Tatar Pasundan.

I suggest that we just rebel against Panjalu and stand alone as an independent kingdom" said a stiff-faced young man with a sturdy body and a fiery thin mustache. Looking from his clothes which consisted of expensive fine cloth as well as gold jewelry in the hair loop as well as his necklace, he was a noble man.

He is Gurunwangi, son of Galungwangi loyal guard Prince Suryanata who was killed in a fierce fight on the edge of Wanua Cenggini several decades ago by Dewi Srimpi. At the time of Galungwangi's death, Gurunwangi was still a 3-year-old boy. Adipati Warasambu, the Duchy of Rajapura when it saw the loyalty of Galungwangi to his son Prince Suryanata, finally brought Galungwangi's wife to Rajapura City as a form of his appreciation. Galungwangi's wife was then married to a Bekel Warrior Rajapura as a place where they both connect their lives.

Now stepfather Gurunwangi has become a mantri dharmadyaksa during the reign of Duke Waramukti, the successor of the deceased Duke of Warasambu. Gurunwangi himself has been appointed as a leader of the Duchy of Rajapura with the rank of Tumenggung. He was very close to the Duke of Waramukti who was the youngest brother of Prince Suryanata.

Apparently the embers of vengeful fire to the Watugunung Panji and the retainers of Kadiri Palace are still stored in the heart of Gurunwangi. He wanted to destroy everyone involved in his father's death at all costs.

Since childhood, Gurunwangi studied to some of the most famous warriors in the world of Jawadwipa Land, especially in the Rajapura region to Kalingga and even to the Pasundan Tatar. This makes him a soldier officer who has high canuragan science skills. This is all to avenge Galungwangi's death.

Mmmmmm...

There was a long breath from the mouth of Duke Waramukti. The young duke who is about 4 decades old seems to be thinking hard.

"Your words have a point too, Gurunwangi.

Kanjeng Romo Adipati Warasambu also advised that I take revenge for the death of Kangmas Prince Suryanata shortly before his death. We pay less attention to our fate. They only demanded earth taxes and tributes without thinking about the circumstances that were going on in the area.

This is what makes me so angry with their attitude. We must prepare to rebel against the Kadiri power in the Duchy of Rajapura", said Adipati Waramukti while clenching his hands tightly while hitting the pedestal of his personal space. Hearing that answer, Tumenggung Gurunwangi smiled widely.

"Gusti Adipati Waramukti is calm.

In preparation to face the soldiers of Panjalu, I have established relations with several large silat colleges in the Duchy of Rajapura and Kalingga. They are willing to help our struggle as long as we become a free country, their children are appointed as soldiers and the sons of their leaders we adopt as courtiers", he said", said Tumenggung Desertwangi with confidence.

"Which silat teacher have you contacted, Tumenggung Desurwangi?

We need a lot of soldiers because Kadiri has tens of thousands of soldiers as well as hundreds of low, medium and high officers who have qualified martial skills. Challenging them must also see our strength first" said the Duke of Waramukti immediately.

"Golok Dewa Temple from the slopes of Mount Cornjoktiga on the east side, with a number of disciples of around 1000 people were ready to join.

Twin Sword College with more than 2000 students from the slopes of Mount Agung, stated that whenever we need their energy, everything will be put down. Not to mention some silat colleges that have hundreds of students also declare themselves included in our plan to attack Kadiri. The total number of them was no less than 5000 warriors, Gusti Adipati.

If this is added with the soldiers of the Duchy of Rajapura, all of us have 20 thousand soldiers", Tumenggung Gurunwangi respect to the Duke of Waramukti.

Mmmmmm...

"It's very lacking, Tumenggung Desertwangi.

To challenge the power of Kadiri, at least we need about 30 thousand soldiers. Are you able to gather that many soldiers in a short time?", asked Duke Waramukti as he looked towards Tumenggung Desertwangi.

"The Duke of Waramukti need not worry.

From today I will contact the black warriors to help us.

Servants are confident that they will also be willing to help our fight against the wong wong Kadiri" said Tumenggung Desertwangi with confidence.

"Then go now.

I wait for good news from you, Tumenggung Gurunwangi", said Duke Waramukti while raising his right hand.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Adipati", Tumenggung Desurangwangi immediately worshiped the Duke of Waramukti before moving from his seat. While stepping out of the Duchy of Rajapura Palace, Tumenggung Gurunwangi sizzled with vengeance,

"Prabu Jayengrana,

Wait for revenge from me!"