Decision.
Two realms separated by the turquoise waters and high mountains are at war again.
The humans and the demon clans....
The most powerful demon clan, the Azure clan, is not yet involved in the war and the emperor from the human realm tries to win him over.
Or better said to bribe them...
(Human realm, the imperial hall)
(Voices from the subjects: "Your highness, what should we do? We can't let the demons unify and launch a decisive attack on us! How can we stop the Azure clan from joining the others?)
(Voices: Maybe we should pay an annual tribute!)
Emperor Qi
And do you all think that it will be enough to stop this from happening? You, all bunch of useless mouths to feed, don't know that old demon Lu Qi Shan! The money won't satisfy him!
(Voices: But....,what else can we do? What can satisfy him?)
(Voices: Maybe women!!!
Let's send them some good slaves and maybe they'll remain neutral regarding the war. The demons love to have a lavishing life!)
Emperor Qi
Useless people!
Why do I keep feeding your mouths?
(Voices: Our majesty, calm down please! Don't be angry! It's our incompetence!)
Counselor Li
Hmmm....hmmm....
Emperor Qi
Silence!
Let counselor Li to speak!
Counselor Li
Thank you your majesty!
Counselor Li
Well...
We all know that the demons love that kind of debauchery but we're not speaking now about any ordinary demons, we're talking about the Azure clan. Even though I haven't met any yet, I have heard that they're very disciplined and eloquent, so this kind of thing won't work.
(Voices: Then, what can we do? Counselor Li, you must come out with something! You're our lost hope!)
Counselor Li
I propose a royal marriage!
(Voices: A marriage alliance?)
Emperor Qi
This is something different but would it really keep them out of this war?
Counselor Li
It's worth a try!
Ordinary women won't satisfy them! The old demon hasn't taken a new concubine in ages, so I think we should propose a marriage for his nephew, the crown prince.
Emperor Qi
You think they will accept it?
Counselor Li
I'm not sure but at least it can create confusion between the demon clans.
Emperor Qi
Then let's do this! And send gifts and gold too.
(Voices: But...
What woman can we send? It must be a royal blood, otherwise they'll be offered!)
Emperor Qi
Princess?
What princess?
Emperor Qi
I'm not sending my beloved daughters there!
(Voices: Your majesty....
This...)
Emperor Qi
Useless mouths!
Why don't you send your children there?
Counselor Li
Your majesty,
I have someone in mind!
Counselor Li
Do you remember Qi XinYang?
Emperor Qi
Qi XinYang?
Who's that?
Counselor Li
Your third brother's granddaughter. She's also a princess and you're not that fond on her because you don't even remember her.
Emperor Qi
My third brother died a long time ago. If I remember correctly, she's an orphan. Her both parents died when she was small.
Counselor Li
Yes.
And she grew up in the suburbs of the imperial palace. She rarely visited you when she was little. You have that scar on your left hand from her.
Emperor Qi rises his hand to look at the teeth's mark still imprinted in his flesh.
Emperor Qi
Do you think my third brother will blame me for this?
(Voices: This is for our nation's peace! He won't blame you your majesty!)
Counselor Li
Indeed!
It's the best option.
Emperor Qi
Then, summon princess Qi XinYang to the court tomorrow morning! I'll write the imperial decree now. She'll leave with the peace delegation in one week.
(Voices: Yes, your majesty!)
(Voices: Long live emperor Qi!
Long live emperor Qi!)
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