The Byzantine Betrayal Episode 3

At the forest

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Enjoying herself*

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

Some minutes later

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān wandered through the Forest of the Phoenix, plucking juicy berries from the bushes. The warm sunlight filtering through the canopy above her lifted her spirits* *As she reached for a particularly ripe fruit, the rustling of leaves caught her attention. She froze, senses alert*

A figure emerged from the underbrush – Emperor Lixin, accompanied by Jian and a small entourage

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān's heart skipped a beat. She remained still, hidden behind a thick veil of foliage*

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Lixin's gaze swept the area, his eyes narrowing* Jian, I sense something. She might be nearby

Jian(ml's Agent)

*Jian bowed* We'll search the perimeter, Your Majesty

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān held her breath as Lixin's party drew closer. She silently prayed they wouldn't discover her*

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Just as Lixin's gaze drifted toward her hiding spot, a bird took flight, squawking loudly. The distraction broke the tension* *Lixin's attention shifted* Investigate that noise

His entourage dispersed, searching the surrounding area

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān released a silent sigh, her heart still racing*

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Lixin's voice carried on the wind* I'll find you, darling. You can't hide forever.

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān's resolve hardened. She would not be found. Not yet*

Emperor Lixin's entourage disappeared into the distance, leaving Yè Xiān shaken but relieved She waited until they vanished from sight before emerging from her hiding spot Yè Xiān's gaze scanned the surrounding area, ensuring she was alone. Her training kicked in, instincts heightened Silent as a ghost, she tracked Lixin's men, monitoring their movements A small group of soldiers lingered, searching the forest's edge. Yè Xiān's eyes narrowed Without hesitation, she crept toward them, sword at the ready In swift, deadly motions, Yè Xiān took down the soldiers, her strikes precise and silent Their bodies disappeared into the underbrush, leaving no signs of struggle Yè Xiān's breathing remained steady, her focus unwavering

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Meanwhile, Emperor Lixin rode toward the nearby town of Willowdale, unaware of his men's fate* I'll question the locals *Lixin told Jian* Perhaps someone's seen her.

Jian(ml's Agent)

*Jian nodded, his expression grim* We'll find her, Your Majesty.

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān watched from a distance, observing Lixin's departure* *Her thoughts turned to Yifei, her mentor's wisdom guiding her* The hunt is far from over *she whispered to herself*

One thing was for sure,Jian found it suspicious

Jian(ml's Agent)

*Jian led a contingent of skilled trackers into the Phoenix Forest, determined to uncover Yè Xiān's hiding place* Search every inch *Jian ordered* " I want to know where she's hiding

*The trackers fanned out, scouring the underbrush for signs of Yè Xiān*

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Meanwhile, Yè Xiān observed from a distance, her senses heightened* *She watched Jian's team, studying their tactics* *Yifei's wisdom echoed in her mind*: "Know your enemy's strengths and weaknesses."

Jian(ml's Agent)

*As Jian's team closed in, Yè Xiān silently relocated, leaving behind a faint trail* *Jian's eyes narrowed* She's clever, but I'll find her. *He followed the subtle signs, his instincts guiding him*

The sun began to set, casting long shadows across the forest

Yè Xiān's new hiding spot remained hidden, but Jian's determination didn't waver

Jian(ml's Agent)

I'll find you, Prey *he whispered to himself*