Definitely.


So, days pass and he gets the confirmation that ye, the Emperor really took him in as his new 'toy'. And he doesn't like it at all. But there is one thing he likes even less: the more the time passes the more it seems as if LianBi is developing actual feelings towards him.
What started as a sex-only thing quickly took the features of a relationship. Cuddles, hugs, kisses... the Emperor even stayed to sleep with him a couple of times. Rank quickly incressing, manifesting in the form of much better meals, clothes, items and lots of gifts too.
In one week, Tero, or as he is being addressed 'Bang-sul', went from 'prisoner(?)' to rank one, top tier Imperial Concubine.

Now, that's literally what every single woman of the Harem, a good number of the women outside and also a fair percentage of boys would dream for, their whole life, but the same doesn't apply for him. If LianBi ends up falling in love with him, there is no way he will still be able to hide his identity and then? Even if he uses Gamja's lie, would the Emperor be willing to keep him, where he looks identical to his son's beloved one? What if Chang Mi saw him? As if being in the hands of LianBi didn't terrify him enough, all these complicated matters have to pile up. Karma is such a bitch, punishes you for all your crimes in the moment you deserve it the least.

But what is probably the worst part is: LianBi blinded him, scarred his face and almost killed him... but this one LianBi didn't do it. The LianBi who did it will never get to exist, as his son didn't die on that day. But still... it is him. Same person, same voice... same scent. See his dilemma?

Since he is always the same prideful bastard, he is still struggling beyond his possibilities in order to keep his blindness a secret. The only thing that could make the situation even worse to him would be to have some eunuch grabbing him by arm to lead him to the bathtub or to put food in his mouth.

Among the various things, he also started to feel rather sick. He thinks it's just because of LianBi, the bad memories and feelings that the situation is making him live again, over and over, but there is actually more.
He starts to feel terribly confused, but in a serious way. Like you tell him 'hello' and he answers 'i'm 33.'
His illusions too are turning weaker and weaker, last very shortly and take much more effort than normal to cast. He doesn't even manage to contact Gamja anymore.

In such state, could he manage to continue keeping his blindness secret? Of course not.

At the end of the week, LianBi comes to visit him earlier than usual, in the afternoon. He wasn't even warned about his arrival, thus he couldn't even prepare properly.
When the eunuch at the door says 'Jeonha is almost here's, he was at bed. He jumps up as fast as he can, making some little mess, to run to stand in the usual spot where he waits for him every evening: the wall opposite to the entrance, farthest possible from where he will come, back against the wall and head bowed. As usual, he doesn't bow nor greet the Emperor, although he knows he really, really should. He is not in a nice position, he had to confess many crimes, LianBi could choose to execute him anytime, literally.
He hears the steps and then smells the scent, giving him the confirmation that the Emperor is there , standing right in front of him, at close distance.
"I got something for you", says LianBi, in a cheerful tone.
Since Tero is usually an a**hole and that's something he would very likely do if he was in LianHi's place, he wonders if he means his d*ck...
"Won't you take it?" asks the other, somewhat impatient.
Ok, LianBi is more decent than him. Though, he can't see... so he joins hands together and raises them, as to receive whatever it is. He hears something falling on the floor, close to them. Damn, he thinks that what the Emperor has to give him fell, so he quickly kneels and starts to search the floor... but aimless, as he can't guess where it is, exactly.

He can't know that the item is actually still in LianBi's hand, who is looking at the scene In disbelief.
"Bang-sul... what are you doing...?" asks the Emperor, placing a hand on his shoulder.

Tero overreacts, he is feeling panicked again and totally out of balance. He gets away from LianBi's grip and quickly stands up, starting to run towards the other side of the room. He is lost, he can't orientate and ends up tripping against the short table, falling and causing the pottery on it to get smashed on the floor too.
Just a moment before placing his hands on the broken cups, he gets grabbed by LianBi, who pulls him up in his arms. He brings Tero back to the wall and pins him against it, but not in a violent way.

That's the classic moment when all the flashbacks play in the Emperor's mind, to bring credit to the much-more than a doubt he got to see Bang-sul acting like that.
"A... are you... blind?" asks LianBi in a sorrowful tone, as if that awareness upset him a lot.
Tero tries to restrain himself, but ends up crying, very silently. He nods though, it's pointless to keep that nonsense up, it was too clear.

Silence.

Then Tero gets hugged, very tightly and warmly. The Emperor even places a hand on the back of his head.

They move on the bed, but just lying there, with Tero in LianBi's arms.
The Emperor puts something on Bang-sul's finger: a ring.

When the other leaves, Tero tries to cast an illusion to be able to see the ring, but he doesn't manage to. Something is really wrong, as if his powers had suddenly decided to abandon him.

~ The next morning, he doesn't wake up at the usual time. It gets so late an eunuch comes in to check if he is actually there, just to find him on the bed, unconscious, covered in sweat like running a terrible fever.
The euncub rushes to warn the Emperor, although he should have gone straight to the doctors instead.
In the throne hall, Sao witnesses the whole thing and restrains LianBi from rushing to his concubine, for the sake of his sons, to avoid to give them the impression to be careless towards the deaths of their mothers.
Though, Qing eavesdrops the whole conversation, both what the eunuch said and what Sao said to his father.

~ The doctors have absolutely no idea what's wrong with Tero. They can tell his whole organism is collapsing but they can't identify the reason nor a solution.
In a brief and rare moment of consciousness, Tero asks to call for Yang.
Tero only needs a sentence for him to understand who he is 'I chose his life. It is more important than mine.'
It takes a very short time for Yang to identify the problem, after being told this Tero comes from.a different time. And there is only one possible chance to save him: provide him with another jewel before he dies.
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Oold "Morgan...yes, he will do. I'll start to pray a lot in his name..." She is not used at all, she is all about unfairness :(
"You talk about them as if they were all your relatives. They are the annoying single aunts?
I am ready for anything." But she is still bend down. "No, we can't... we have to hurry."

Noriyori places a hand on her back. "Umma, I go with him. You cannot go, if you feel like this."

"No way." Who would have thought she would turn out protective... "We send your father at most, not you. Did you hear what he said?"

Noriyori looks up, slightly annoyed. Teen... "Clearly, but I can handle it. Come on, let me go!"

"No. Go back to your lesson and don't go to steal a yes from your appa!"
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Cao Yang. "They aren't single. They are the kind of Goddesses to crush you under their feet if you get their wrong side." Besides, to him they'd be 'sisters' so to speak. XD
AH! She wants to send the poor innocent PaOh to risk his life?!
"Hope you'll be done blabbing by my return." He walks out of the school till a teleportation spot, then goes to speak with the only High Priest who would speak with him: Zivhur one.
He returns after some minutes and goes back into the room with nonchalance.

He is not sure what to do. If he warned LianBi he would probably forbid him as well, since Yang said it could be really dangerous. But he really wants to do this and doesn't want to sound like a coward to them.
As Yang returns, he looks at him. "Any news?"

Yang. He nods. "According to the High Priest, given our lack of time, the best solution would be to take the trial to earn a meeting with the God we are looking for. Which, don't get it wrong, could mean the thing just turned 10% more dangerous."
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Oold "The kind of Goddesses that I would approve...your favorite never turns out useful in these situations..."
Nah, better to send the daughter! XD
The two continue to 'argue' about who has to go and Haru is not even considering to give up on it. She stops to answer Noriyori even, she stands still with crossed arms without a word until Yang is back.
She looks at him and listens, then lowers her gaze. "Ye...let's do this. I hope that before this, the danger wasn't 90%."

Noriyori. "Umma! Why don't you trust me? I can make it! You can't go like that, if you try, I'll call appa and grandpa." She crosses her arms.
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Cao Yang. He raises a brow, finding it somewhat absurd that someone like her is into the most righteous and finger-in-ass no-forgiving goddesses. Opposites attract each others. XD
"Before this the danger was 100%." He knows how to reassure people, that's one of the many reasons he is not considered a viable leader.
He rolls his eyes. "Ever since the trial will begin, it will all be a test. Even a wrong thought could result in the failure. Do you think the Gods have nothing better to do than bearing with the tantrums of two silly, spoiled little girls blabbing at each other?" <3
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Oold Only for the no forgiving part. Actually there are no Gods she would deem actually cool...there is not the God of Dishonor.
She shuts her eyes and takes a breath at his words. "Ye, nevermind...I knew this was suicidal enough." But if things are no suicidal, she usually doesn't join.
She rolls her eyes. "As if you could give me orders."

Noriyori. "Fuck off, silly and spoiled who? Old fart. I am calling them for real if you go."

"Go home, kid. Go to appa and tell him I will be back as soon as possible."

Noriyori. "No, forget it." She pouts and runs away from the room.
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