Chapter 1: The News
The Lin Dynasty was ruled by a tyrant Emperor.
People died, crops perished and war came.
After the failure of the empire then came a reconstruction.
A reawakening. It was changed to the Tang Kingdom.
Tanya danced happily on the street as she finally gained freedom after so many years of being locked in her father's mansion.
Tanya
Finally! Sweet buns.
She jumped from one shop to another. Tasting and admiring anything that caught her attention.
Fortune Teller
Hey, young lady...
She looked around and back at the man.
Fortune Teller
Wouldn't you love to check your future fortune?
Tanya
No. All these are known to be fake.
Fortune Teller
You won't know unless you try it.
She decided to give it a go and the man observed her for a while.
Fortune Teller
Young lady, you really have a mysterious yet great future.
Fortune Teller
You will get married to a great man but their will be ups and down.
Tanya
That's why I wasn't interested.
She dropped a coin on the man's desk and ran off.
After enjoying herself, she returned to the Zhao's mansion.
The mansion was a gift given to his father by the Emperor soon after he retired from the military.
She shouted as she entered the quiet yard.
She didn't see anyone, so she rushed into the inner chamber.
Her father, mother and personal maid was discussing sadly soon after they saw her, they stopped.
Tanya
Why is everyone moody?
She asked skeptically staring at their faces.
Lord Zhao
You will be getting married soon.
Her father broke the news, and she exhaled, smiling brightly.
Tanya
That's a good news, why is everyone sad about it?
Madam Zhao
You will be getting married to the Emperor.
Her mouth hung on the air in shock.
Tanya
That's impossible. I can't get married to that old wack!
Lord Zhao
Mind your mouth. It has already been declared.
Lord Zhao
The royal carriage will be here in two days time to take you to the Palace.
He turned his back on her.
All through the night, she couldn't sleep.
After all the terrible tales she has been hearing about the Palace and the Emperor, she wouldn't love to be the victim.
Most of all, she doesn't love him at all.
Tanya
Can't I get a peaceful love story...?
She didn't know when sleep took her off, and she woke up the next morning.
Si, rushed into the bedroom with a bowl of water and towel.
She was very excited. Tanya sat upright on the bed.
Si' eyes lowered to the ground unable to face Tanya, then she knew something was wrong.
She got up from the bed and beeline to the door.
Si matched pace with her as they exit the bedroom.
Madam Zhao was standing in front of boxes of jewelries.
She was admiring them and gasping in happiness as Tanya approached her.
Tanya
Mum... What are all these?
Madam Zhao
These are gifts from your future husband.
Tanya
Mum, you know I don't want to marry the Emperor.
Madam Zhao
Stop being a cry baby dear, what else would one ask for?
Madam Zhao
You will have the prestige and wealth all to yourself.
Lord Zhao
No buts. You are getting married to him and that's sealed.
Tanya
And what if I don't want to marry the Emperor?
Lord Zhao
You know the consequences given to anyone that declines the Emperor's Decree.
Si was worried and Tanya was confused.
Her life has just taken another big turn, causing her to stumble.
Was she really going to marry the Emperor?
Comments
Kelly✨💝
I loved this chapter! Nice book
2023-02-10
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Kelly✨💝
I love buns!
2023-02-10
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Ibiso
oh no
2023-02-10
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