Chapter 2

His majesty entered the court hall full of valuable officials and subjects. He stopped in the middle of the courtroom and bowed to his father, the Emperor. “Father, I have successfully accomplished the mission you have given me.” His majesty said and the emperor smiled. “Good my son.” The emperor spoke with dignity and his majesty stepped aside as he finished speaking. “I now have another task that I want to give to my 7 sons.” The emperor says and raises his hands as 7 eunuchs walk from the side and stop in front of them. “My sons, crown prince Yang Tingfeng(thunderbolt;peak,25), Yan Yunru(cloud-like,24), Liao Xing(a star,21), Yi Shaoqing(young;blue,20), Tan Long(dragon,18), Mo Bo(waves,16), Yin Bohai(sea waves,16). The time has come, the battle field is waiting for you. Come back with great health and bring honor to us all.” The emperor says and the seven sons bows. “I have commanded Yang Tingfeng as General Han for the time being, and will be in charge.” The emperor’s seven sons bowed and took their scrolls. The emperor then left his seat and went backstage. His loyal subjects and officials bowed and left as they came. “Little waves are going to war now too?” Yi Shaoqing said in a mocking tone and smiled at Liao Xing. Liao Xing then nodded and put an arm around Yi Shaoqing. “Com’on, we don’t have time to chat with low levels.” Yan Yunru said in a cold tone and walked past Tan Long, Mo Bo, and Yin Bohai. Yin Bohai was so pissed that he nearly went after Yi Shaoqing and Liao Xing, but his older twin brother Mo Bo stopped him in his actions. “Brother Tan Long, why do we have to surrender to them everytime?” Yin Bohai said in an angry voice. Tang Long turned to look at his younger brothers. “Remember your statues and their statues. Their mother is the Empress and mother of Qin, while our mother is only a consort from the Rong family. We could get into real trouble if the empress ever finds out about what we have done to her childrens, we might be able to escape death due to the royal blood in our veins, but not our mother.” Tang Long said and Yin Bohai nodded. “I understand now brother Tan Long.” Yin Bohai gave a sad look and Tan Long patted his shoulders. “It’s alright, one day we will be able to protect ourselves and our mother together.” Tan Long said and put his hand on Mo Bo’s shoulders and gave a warm smile to insure them. “Right, brother Tang Long, I heard that you brought back a girl while on your mission.” Yin Bohai said and smiled at him. Tan Long smiled and turned around. “Is she pretty?” Yin Bohai ran next to Tan Long as Mo Bo walked behind them. Tan Long didn’t say anything but stared ahead ignoring his brother’s question. “Oh com’on, tell me! Is she pretty?” Yin Bohai asked again with a cheerful smile and lightly pushed Tan Long side to side. “Brother Tan Long, if you don’t answer me I’m going to see for myself.” Yin Bohai said and ran towards the west wing.

As the girl opened her eyes she noticed that she had awoken in a different place. She sat up and looked around with worry in her eyes and began to think of an idea. She then grabbed her pillow and placed it under the covers to make it look like she was still sleeping and grabbed an elegant vase and hid behind the door. She waited for a while until she heard footsteps nearing. She prepared herself as the door opened and hit the man with the vase as planned. “Yin Bohai!” She heard the man called from a distance. She then turned around and saw two other men running towards her and bent down searching the man she knocked out for a weapon. She then pulled out a small dagger and went outside pointing the sharp thing at them. Mo Bo ran past her and entered the room to check on his younger brother. Tan Long looked at her with an unbothered face and turned away. The girl then turned her back and tried to run. “Ye Ling, chase her.” Tan Long said to his personal guard and walked towards his brothers.

The girl ran with a small dagger in hand around the huge palace looking for a way out. She saw court maids holding valuable items and eunuchs next to their masters. “W-where am I?” She spoke out and held her head with her free hand. Slight memories of court maids in colorful dresses appear as the sunlight hits her. She then feels a presence behind her and points her dagger at the women. “Who are you?” She asked calmly. She then strikes the woman with the dagger, but the woman didn’t give her a chance and twisted her hands and made her drop the dagger. “Crown prince.” Ye Ling says bowing towards Yang Tingfeng. The crown prince then raised his hand and his personal guard, Ye Zhu let go of her. “Your majesty.” Ye Zhu said bowing. “Ye Ling, how are you handling your business? How dare you let a mere slave into my chambers?” Crown prince said in a cold tone looking down at Ye Ling as he was now on his knees. “You, what is your name?” The crown prince asked the fragile girl but she didn’t answer. “The crown prince is talking to you, bow down.” Ye Zhu pushed the girl’s head on the floor to show respect to her master. “What is your name?” The crown prince asked again. “She is the girl I saved while on my mission.” A voice was heard as the wind rustled through the east wing. “Tan Long.” The crown prince said and Tan Long bowed. “Greetings older brother.” The crown prince smiled and waved his hand at Ye Zhu. She then let go of the girl and stood next to her master. “My apologies, older brother. It was my fault that I didn’t look after her.” Tan Long said and Ye Ling walked over to her and grabbed her up. “If there are no other problems I will be leaving now.” Tan Long said and turned his back. After Tan Long and his guard Ye Ling left, the crown prince went back inside. The crown prince sat down and grabbed a jade cup. “Your majesty.” Ye Zhu said and the crown prince threw the jade cup on the floor. “Please ease your anger, your majesty.” Ye Zhu said and went on her knees. “Ye Zhu, how long do I have to wait till the plan is complete?” The crown prince asked and grabbed a broken jade piece. “According to her highness, the empress it will take three months till the plan will take place.” The crown prince smiled and stood up dropping the jade piece. “Ahahaa, Tan Long, get ready to be ruined.” The crown prince laughed in an evil voice.

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