Legend Of The Phoenix
reborn
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*You can't believe all this. you only begin to grasp reality again when you feel the warmth of your mother's embrace and hear your father's voice.
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*but when you think about.... you begin crying nonstop. Your parents have no idea what's going on, and they try to comfort you, but you cry even harder. *
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*you regret putting your faith into the wrong man. No one will use you to get what they want in this lifetime. No one will be allowed to hurt those you love... *
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*slowly, you calm down you give your parents a warm smile and tell them softly, yet firmly. *
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Mom, dad, I want to work in the palace!
mother
Crazy girl. What are you even saying? Isn't life at home good enough for You? you do understand what it means to work in the palace right? Plus, are you really going to leave me and your father?
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*your once solid resolve is shaken a little It's impossible to balance everything out. But you cannot tell them the truth in order to protect them. *
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Mother, father the palace will be interviewing for maids soon, and I'm going to attend the meeting.
mother
My, you are all grown up now....
Your mother says no, but she asked someone inside to get you in
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*a familiar voice calls to you as you are halfway to the palace on your carriage*
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* you open the curtain and find to your surprise that it's Shi Lian, your maid from when you were both kids. She's coming after you on a horse*
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[shocked]Shi Lian, how come you're here?
Shi Lian
[smiles] the master and madam are worried about you, so they asked me to go along. Plus, are you really going to leave me behind?
your family paid off the interviews so let you get through the interview. You are unexpectedly calm as you see the impending palace in front of you
Shi Lian
[excited]Miss! miss! the floor is made up of marble, and the wall, and the hall....I thought our mansion was already wealthy as can be but this.
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[look up to the palace]Of course. our mansion is not comparable to the palace.
you watch the petals dance in a distance and think to yourself
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(Perhaps my fate is like this flower)
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(still, saving my family and taking down the crown prince won't be easy, I have to be perfectly aware when I'm in the palace. Get along with everyone and make no mistake)
the old matron's mean voice interrupts your thoughts
Old matron
[Harshly]The most important part of the palace is the rules. Now get busy. You need to get familiar with the palace duties in the palace, so get changed! you have to dress appropriately. If you make any mistakes you can just go home.
Shi Lian
[tense]miss, let's get changed!
Shi Lian
well well, this set really makes you stand out, miss. The mean matron is yelling again. We better get there fast.
episode 1
eunuch
poisoned wine bestowed by His majesty, My lady
crown prince
when I ascend to the throne, the kingdom will be my wedding gift to you, and you shall be my Queen!
crown prince
I shall cherish you, honor you, and care for you all my life.
Y/n
I've exhausted my family's wealth for him so he could rise to power and take the throne.
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in less than 5 months he cast me aside, and started lavishing his attention on the Noble Consort.
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listened to the rumors and vile lies, he repaid my kindness with evil and murdered my whole family!
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if everything could start anew. I will have my revenge
Shi Lian
miss, what are you doing? Master and madam are waiting for you.
You can't believe all this. You only begin to grasp reality again when you feel the warmth of your mother's embrace and hear you father's voice
Back to the palace
Peaches are in full bloom. The light scent travels with the red wall and green leaves.
towers and pavilions at every corner, wrapped in countless corridors and decorated roofs. Every faction fights for itself.
eyes can't move from such extravagance. The most majestic place in the world, the Forbidden City.
you extend your hand and feel a petal fall into your hand. Memories come back to you like veils, unwrapping layer by layer.
this most majestic place has your most cherished moments and your worst nightmares
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(so what if revenge is dangerous. I'll stomp every obstacle that comes my way!)
Shi Lian
[quietly]Miss, the Matron is here!
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*Shi Lian's voice brings You back. you let go of the petal and watch it fly with the wind as the stern Matron approaches.
Old matron
[sternly]listen up, Palace Duties should be taken seriously as it is your duty to serve your masters.
Old matron
Any mistakes can cost you your job, but it might cost your life!
the young girls stand nervously in the big yard. They get even tenser after hearing the old matron
Old matron
caste is the most important part of the palace. Your level determines the type of Palace duties you can do.
Shi Lian
[Quietly]Miss, we really have to work hard then, so we can avoid tough jobs like laundry and sewing
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*Shi Lian makes you a bit comfortable. You are no longer afraid of the road ahead no matter how hard it can be. *
Old matron
[Stares angrily]Were you allowed to speak? Where do you put the rules?
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