RISE OF THE DRAGON-TANG DYNASTY NOVEL-SHINGS PERPECTIVE

WHEN IS SHE GOING TO ARRIVE ALREADY?

Selection is finally over. I am glad that Li Na is my second wife. I understand why that bitch Fen is my first wife. It is all about the politics and my mother didn't need the extra drama.

"Do you like your picks?" my mother asked

"Yes and No!" I said

"Why that?" she questioned

"well mother, I didn't want Fen in my harem. I have a feeling she is going to cause trouble. Having Na there might help and I think I love Na." I said.

"well, I need to take my leave and get the palaces in order on who is going where. By the way, put Na in my old palace, please." She stated.

I just nodded and went to my palace to look around. Before I know it, setup will be here. I really don't want to be here, but I want to see Na. I can already hear Fen yelling our wedding day is coming up. I am dreading this. There is no rule stating that I have to spend the night with her, at least.

Every time I hear her, my stomach hurts. It feels like I am going to throw up every time. At least I don't have to deal with her today. She has lots to learn still. I only hope that she will do as she needs to do with no drama.

The polo ground is where I am headed. I have a match today, so I will not think about the other person in my palace but the one that is getting ready to come to my palace. As I am walking down the pathway to the stables, I am now noticing the way this place must feel to Na. it is pretty scary looking the tall tan walls with a red or white top to it all.

I am worried about her. At least I have someone watching over her making sure she will be ok. I am glad the head trainer is on my side. She was once my nanny, so of course she will make sure the woman I love is taken care of.

"Shuming, tell me more about her." I asked.

"She loves to read, always wants to learn new things. Not one for drama, she will try to get along with everyone. Very naïve about life. Knowing her like I do, I know she is worried about you and her relationship. She will comply with every demand they trained her that way. But she has an adventurous spirt she wants to try everything." He finished up

"Don't worry, I will take it real slow with her. I don't want her to feel frightened here." In a reassuring voice.

Didn't even realize we were already at the stables. I mounted my horse, ready to play polo with my brothers. This is really the only down time we get from the court affairs and my older brothers get from their wives. I always wondered why I was stuck with the crown prince label, and they are not.

We get onto the polo field the game is going to start, I totally black out this is the only way we all clear our heads is just hitting a small ball back and forth on the field it may be a boring sport to some but for me and my brothers it is our little get away from stress. We can hit the ball as hard as we can to get it to score.

After finishing our game, we went to the pagoda and had tea and talked. We are overlooking the pond in our dad's private garden. It is full of trees and flowers lining the path to the pond of koi fish. We enjoy are peaceful visits. It is fragrant smells of the fresh flowers going up the hill.

We can hear the waterfall going into the pond in the distance. Sometime we just sit here and listen to it. seeing today was selection day. I am sure my brothers want to be nosy about who mom and dad picked for me.

My youngest brother was the first to ask, "Do you like who they picked for you?"

"yes and no. one of the biggest bitches I can imagine is in the harem as my first wife, but the second wife I think I feel in love at first sight. The other consorts seem really nice and they want a peaceful harem." I said.