Vengeance Of The Phoenix
Episode 1: Joyous Day
What does it feels to be bounded by hatred and anger?
How will you feel when you're itching to take revenge?
At 17, I ride my horse towards the battle, killing the enemies to protect Qi Empire.
Only if I knew they'll end up scorning and despise me, I won't waste my energy to those ungrateful people.
"Father, I'm Yueyin, I'm your daughter" that was my pleading words to him while holding the arrows piercing my body.
He stood still, letting those arrows continue to charge towards me. There was not once in my life where my blood boiled wanting for revenge.
I'll let them know how much they hurt me, none will escape. That was my vow as I felt down from the cliff.
The early days were full of happiness, but the later was full of torment.
Li Yueyin
Age: 15
Title: Miss of Li family
-One of the most famous woman in Qi
-Known widely for her beauty and talented skill
Li Yueyin raise the fan on her hand as if she was wielding a sword. Imagining the wind to be her opponent, jumping and kicking, attacking and defending like a warrior.
Li Yueyin
Ehem, can you please stop ruining my training.
Li Yueyin
It's not like you want to be my opponent.
The words were directed to a person leisurely lying on the roof.
The lips of those person parted and slowly said.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Well, I only yawn over a boring thing.
Zhou Ling
Age: 14
Title: Fifth Prince of Qi Empire
-First child of Emperor and Empress
-Known widely for his achievements in both politics and military
-Most favoured prince
Li Yueyin
Your Highness, please come down here.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Huh?
Li Yueyin
Come here for a while.
Zhou Ling felt quite doubtful but get down anyway.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
En.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Ouch, ouch.
Li Yueyin
*Exhale roughly*
Li Yueyin
Y-O-U-R H-I-G-H-N-E-S-S
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
😨
Li Yueyin
I want you to remember, remember clearly that I'm the master during my father and brother's absence.
Li Yueyin
Also, show me respect since I'm older. Don't act so cocky because we are a training partner under father.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Eek. Ok, ok.
As they are in the middle of punishment, a maid arrive with a letter place on a silver plate.
Maidservants
My Lady, a letter from Master Li.
Li Yueyin hurriedly let go of the ear to extend it towards the letter.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
*Peek*
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Jiejie, what is it?
[Jiejie means older sister in Mandarin]
Li Yueyin
*Sparkling eyes*
Li Yueyin
Finally, they're coming home.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Ah!
Li Yueyin
*Grab his shirt*
Li Yueyin
LingLing, let's hurry and change to welcome them.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(What the...... how did her personality change so fast?!)
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(How could 👺➡️✨, answer please)
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(Also, how can she walk so fast to drag us both to her room?! Is she even an aristocratic lady? More like a hungry wolf)
Li Yueyin
LingLing, LingLing.
Li Yueyin
For the fourth time, turn your head to me and take a look at this one.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Okay, Jiejie.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
*Turn*
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(I'm already pile up with clothes that she drag in my arms. Why does girl took so long to change....)
Li Yueyin
Father usually like simple things, I guess this is okay.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Ah, yeah, it's good.
Li Yueyin
At this state, you would say it's beautiful even if I wear a sack.
Li Yueyin
*Grab some clothes*
Li Yueyin
Now your turn, hurry and change.
Li Yueyin
The troops are arriving by the evening.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Ah, wait. Whose clothes are you giving me?
Li Yueyin
Who can be other than my brother's.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Is it really alright. He is quite a clean-loving-freak. Won't he be mad if I'm wearing his?
Li Yueyin
Nah, nah. I'll take responsibility. Now go change.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Jie....jie.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Do we... have to buy so many things? I thought we're welcoming them, not food shopping.
Li Yueyin
What's so wrong in that? There's an old saying that goes 'Never receive a guest with an empty stomach, because hunger leads to frustration and anger'.
Li Yueyin
What if my hunger make me unwell when I welcome them?
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(Ugh.... this girl)
Zhou Ling sigh so many times that he lost count. Till this day, he can't figure out how annoying she'll be when she grows up. But he also didn't denied that Li Yueyin was such a good girl, just a bit annoying, that's all.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Jiejie, why do you suddenly stop?
Zhou Ling raise his head towards the place where Li Yueyin eyes focused to and saw a gorgeous man silently standing.
Zhou Tianjin
Age: 17
Title: Third Prince of Qi Empire
-Was praise for his wide knowledge
-He is a clever in resolving political affairs and any problems
-Unfavoured prince because he born from a lowly concubine
At a glimpse, Li Yueyin dash towards the place where third prince was. Zhou Ling also followed.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
Oh, Miss Li and Ling'er also arrived.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Greetings, brother.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
*Smile*
Li Yueyin
Ah, yes, yes.... I got a letter from....ah..... father.... and we came.
Li Yueyin
Didn't.... knew we'll met you.... um.....
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
*Continue to smile*
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(Please, give me some space)
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
Um, Ling'er. On your hand.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
*Point*
Zhou Ling was flustered realising that he was carrying a whole baggage of food. He hurriedly shoved it to Li Yueyin and seated.
The place was full of shouting with joy as they welcome their heroes returning from the victorious battle.
Li Yueyin
BROTHER, FATHER.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
Hahaha. Miss Li, it might be hard for them to notice you so save your voice for the later.
Li Yueyin
Ah, right. I act so unlady.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
But I think you really match your character.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
........
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(Somehow..... I want to stand between them. They are too close that they might glued to each other)
Li Yueyin
(What the...... are you courting death?)
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
I want to watch too but you two block the view.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
*Remain stiff*
Episode 2: Good children
Li Yuejun
YIN'ER, YIN'ER. MY DEAR YIN, BROTHER IS FINALLY BACK.
Li Yuejun
Age: 18
Title: Young Master of Li Family
Commander
-A very skilled close-combat fighter
-One of the best military soldier
Li Yuejun
MY DEAR YIN'ER, I FINALLY SEE YOU AGAIN.
Li Yuejun draw nearer with his arms widely opened, asking for a hug. But the thought of happy reunion was smashed into pieces when Li Yueyin hit his face and kick him to the ground instead.
Li Yuejun
Yin'er, I'm so tired but came to see you neglecting my rest, why would you do that?!
Li Yueyin
If you want a reunion, then act properly.
Li Yueyin
For what reason you have to kick our mansion door so hard that it broke right away.
Li Yuejun
It's because I'm too happy.
The door: "Then please don't be happy again!"
Li Yuejun
You are so cruel, the door could be fixed but my poor heart can't. My heart.
Li Yueyin
Okay, now. Why did you came back alone?
Li Yuejun then stood up from the ground, deleting the characters of a delicate boy and put his arms to Li Yueyin's shoulder.
Li Yuejun
He still remain in the palace to see the Emperor.
Li Yuejun
Oh right, if he came back, don't disturb him and let him be as he is.
Li Yuejun
During the war, the enemy catch some soldiers of ours and killed them brutally. Father keep blaming himself, saying that he is incompetent.
Li Yuejun
He is gloomy ever since then.
In the early days when Zhou Wuzhen was crowned to be the ruler, he was meant to be doomed as thousands of enemies continuously attacking them.
The soldiers are weak to continue their fight, food was scarce and the people were in hunger. The main reason he was crowned was because all the other princes doesn't dare took care all those problems surrounding every corner.
At the last string of hope for the Qi Empire from fallen, Zhou Wuzhen grab that last hope and fight together with his loyal friend, Li Wutang. Together they flee away the enemies, encouraging the soldiers and slowly resolving the upcoming famine, suffering for a long time to save their homeland.
They return the nightmare with the unexpected, flipping the once poverty-stricken Qi Empire to now, the most greatest and powerful Empire. The people sang their appraisal song, worshipping them. And Zhou Wuzhen at last can proudly take the title of the 15th Emperor of Qi Empire.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
My friend, you are finally back.
Zhou Wuzhen stand from his seat and walk toward the coming person.
Li Wutang
Greetings His Majesty, the Emperor.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Please stand up.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Wutang, you've brought a great victory for us again. I knew you could do it.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
But why does sadness covered your face?
Li Wutang
It's indeed a successful victory as you say, but...... the injured and dead were more this time.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
.........
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Cheer up, I know you are stronger than this.
Li Wutang
I started to feel I'm incompetent as I grew older.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
*Turn*
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Wutang, I've known you for thirty years. You're the only one who fought alongside me while other abandon me.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
You appear as a General that people praised but they don't see your delicate inner self. They believed in you and do whatever you said, but that's the things that make you heartbroken.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Those soldiers were stationed accordingly per your orders, but that doesn't mean their death lied on your hands.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
To gain something, we have to lose.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
How about this for your punishment. Go back and reunite with your daughter and enjoy the happiness of family. You will be suspended from your work for two months, your place will temporarily be taken by General Ming.
Li Wutang
Okay, Your Majesty.
Ever since that day, Li Wutang went to Huanlu Temple early in the morning and went back late at night. He always did this for at least one week when his soldiers died on the battlefield, praying for their happiness in the afterlife.
It was the middle of spring, the rainiest season of the year.
The thunderous and rain sound has dispersed all the other noise away, much less of a man who word out his loneliness. Li Wutang was at the corridor, watching the soaking ground and trees, hearing the sound made from the roof.
Li Wutang
Ruixia, our children have already grown now.
Li Wutang
Especially Yueyin, she doesn't let others judge her for her gender and stood high.
Li Wutang
Soon, I'll marry them off and live a secluded life. I will need you to accompany me at that time.
The heart of loneliness is the most hurtful thing one could experience, and Li Wutang has suffer this for a long time.
The eyes of loneliness was now at the door of his courtyard which brought two people, happily smiling and calling at him. At that moment, the loneliness disappeared followed by the most brightest smile.
Li Yueyin
It's raining so much today
Li Wutang
Don't you afraid you'll fell sick again.
Li Wutang
Jun'er, why don't you stop her.
Li Yuejun
Oh, oh, oh. Wait a minute. She was the one who insist to come, I just followed because I cared for her.
Li Yuejun
You know how clumsy she is, without me, she'll fall flat face again in this stormy day.
Li Yueyin
You're the one who almost fall this time.
Li Wutang
Hurry and go drink the herbal tea right now.
Li Yueyin rummage through her clothes and brought out a golden necklace.
Li Yueyin
This was the one pass down from my mother. I want to sell it and use as a compensation for the deceased soldier's parents.
Li Wutang
Yin'er, you save this for your betrothal gift. Do you really want to do that?
Li Yueyin
Of course. Anyway, I'll earn a lot more in the future, so this much is alright.
Li Wutang
(Ruixia, we have such a great children)
Li Yuejun
Don't.... don't left me off.
Episode 3: Hunting Competition
The rainy season pass quickly and soon it will be the time for summer.
At the end of spring, the hunting competition will be held. The winner will be personally reward by the Emperor and will earn a fast fame so it was the most anticipated day for many people.
Li Mansion, Training Camp
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Jiejie, you're entering the competition, right?
Li Yueyin take the arrow from her back and put on the bow, she carefully observe the target and release it. It hit the bullseye for the sixth time.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
With your skill, maybe you could win.
Li Yueyin
Talking of it. Third Prince also trained in archery, isn't he?
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Mm.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
He doesn't get used to wielding sword. So he instead get to archery.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
I guess he is more experienced in long-distance battle.
Li Yueyin
Then what about you? I never see you training with bow and arrow.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
I like sword more.
Li Yueyin
It requires focusing, it will help you.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
That's the exact thing I don't like about it.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Anyway, why do you suddenly brought up third brother?
Li Yueyin
He came to me yesterday and ask me to teach him.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
He did what?!
Li Yueyin
He first went to brother but brother was worried since he is bad at teaching, so he suggest me to third prince.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
For what? I thought he was good.
Li Yueyin
He's good only when a target like that is in front. If the target can move, it will trouble his focus. I guess he is a little bad at this kind of thing, books match him more.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
..........
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Don't......
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Don't.......
As he was about to continue his sentence, a deep voice called Li Yueyin.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
Miss Li!
Li Yueyin
Ah, third prince.
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
*Scratch*
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince)
I don't want to be punish.
Li Yueyin
Haha. You really likes to joke.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(Just why does he suddenly started to approach her?)
The day of Hunting Competition
Li Yueyin
*Went out from the carriage*
Li Yueyin
Don't act so cocky, the winner is unclear.
Li Yuejun
Save your tears for the later, because......
Just at the same time, Li Wutang arrived and slap both of them in the head.
Li Wutang
Don't forget you're from Li family.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
(Why doesn't the Li has arrived yet?)
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
*Look around*
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
*Turn*
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Third Miss Feng!
Feng Ruolin
Greetings your Highness.
Feng Ruolin
-The third daughter of Prime Minister Feng
-Famous for her talent in musics and her beauty
-Most people often compare her and Li Yueyin
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
What's the matter?
Feng Ruolin hide half of her face behind the fan, but her smile was clear through the conceal.
Feng Ruolin
It's nothing, I just felt very happy seeing that you participate too.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
What about you? Did the Empress also invited you?
Feng Ruolin
Yes, the Empress said that it would such be a waste not to enjoy the finest tea and poems in such beautiful place.
Zhou Ling then suddenly saw a carriage with a big character of 'Li' and was filled with excitement again.
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Miss Feng, please excuse me for a while.
Feng Ruolin
Your Highness......
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
*Run*
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
Jiejie!
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince)
You finally arrived, I almost thought you won't make it.
Li Yueyin
How could I ever miss a good chance.
Feng Ruolin stood to the side and watch their friendly talk, soon she felt like she wasn't notice anymore and left unhappily.
Although it was called as 'Hunting Competition', the main purpose is not to hunt the wild animals in the forest.
Qi Empire has secured a large area which includes fifty wild forest where different kinds of animals could be found. But Qi Empire doesn't like hunting animals for funplay, so they change the way for the competition.
Zhou Qingyan (First Prince)
From the start of the forest upto the mountain, a cloth with a peony embroidery, just like this........
Zhou Qingyan then took out a wide cloth and extend it.
Zhou Qingyan (First Prince)
The only difference is the thread used to sew it.
Zhou Qingyan (First Prince)
The golden thread carries 50 points, the red carries 30 and blue 10 points.
Zhou Qingyan (First Prince)
The one with the highest points will be considered a winner for this year hunting competition.
Zhou Qingyan (First Prince)
It will start in after half an hour, before that, please warm up.
Zhou Jiang (Fourth Prince)
Hey, Zhou Jingyu, why aren't you participating this time again?
Zhou Jingyu (Sixth Prince)
Please spare me at this one, I'll die.
Zhou Jiang (Fourth Prince)
You're the youngest but it doesn't mean you should expect to be doted on so much.
Zhou Jiang (Fourth Prince)
Right, second brother?
Zhou Yuanjing (Second Prince)
*Silent*
When most of the men prepare for their contest, most women gather at another pavillion with a beautiful scene and musician playing a lovely song to lighten up the mood.
Jing Xin (Qi Empress)
This year is as lovely as another year.
Zhou Qiyuan (First Princess)
Imperial Mother, how many times you've entered now?
Jing Xin (Qi Empress)
Let's see, it must be the 22nd times this year. Times past so fast.
Jing Xin (Qi Empress)
*Look around*
Jing Xin (Qi Empress)
Huh? Is that Li Yueyin?
Zhou Ruan (Second Princess)
*Look*
Zhou Ruan (Second Princess)
She is.
Li Yueyin was among the many men dressing in full uniform. Although she look small among all the other big and muscle men, her years of training result her to grow more faster compare to the other girl of her same age. And her physique is not that bad, she has a wide shoulders with slim waist and a long legs. If someone was to look at her from afar, they might also thought he was a boy with a pretty face.
Zhou Qiyuan (First Princess)
Is she really serious? She is the only women who'll participate.
Shang Feiying
Maybe she really want to do it.
Shang Feiying
-Daughter of Minister Shang
Jing Xin (Qi Empress)
Yueyin has been personally trained by General Li, who knew she might be the winner. This year seems to be interesting.
Zhou Qiyuan (First Princess)
*Whisper*
Ridiculous.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
All the participants, be ready.
All the people then gather to the entrance of the forest all while maintaining their posture.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
Now, I announced the beginning of this Hunting Competition.
Zhou Wuzhen (Qi Emperor)
ENTER!
Author (fp)
Okay, let me take this time to explain which prince and princess born from who.
Author (fp)
Well, we know they all share the same father.
Author (fp)
Okay, there are a total of Six Princes and Two Princess.
Author (fp)
Zhou Qingyan (First Prince) and Zhou Qiyuan (First Princess) born from Consort Guang
Zhou Yuanjing (Second Prince) from Consort Fu
Author (fp)
Zhou Tianjin (Third Prince) from Concubine Ye
Zhou Jiang (Fourth Prince) from Concubine Jiu
Author (fp)
Zhou Ling (Fifth Prince) and Zhou Jingyu (Sixth Prince) born from the Empress.
And Zhou Ruan (Second Princess) from Concubine Yao
The difference between consort and concubine:
A consort marry officially to the monarch, they are lower than the monarch's wife, and higher than concubines.
A concubine were just meant to cohabited with the monarch and fulfilled their owner's sexual desire, they can't marry officially like the consorts.
Author (fp)
I never really intend to show their mother except for Concubine Ye and Empress since they'll have to play some side plot. But I can change my mind too.
Author (fp)
Well, I just highlight it in case you might wonder which of them share the same mother.
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