[Deity Ai's P.O.V]
[Flashback]
"Girls!" Tzu yells.
The girls run out and immediately line up.
"A week ago.. I sent a Dove to the palace, I just recieved word back that the Emperor has agreed to the marriages. In return the shadow men will be at his aid." Tzu says.
The girls look at Tzu with disapproval.
"You just let him use the shadow men?!" Rumi says.
Tzu laughs and looks at them.
"No.. The shadow men will be working for him but they are still under my command, I had to do this in order to carry out the misson"
They nod and look at the ground.
Tzu stops infront of them and says,
"Next week.. We leave and Bao Fang,Rumi and Mu Dān will be wed to the Emperor and his sons"
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[Not Flashback]
[Palace Doors Open]
Mu Dān,Rumi and Bao Fang enter the throne room escorted by Royal Guards,Tzu,Xiu Huo and Kun Lian follow a few feet behind them.
They reach the edge of the steps and bow to the Emperor. Tzu,Xiu Huo and Kun Lian walk over to the side lines with their heads down.
The Emperor stands up from his seat and walks down to the girls.
"What are your names?" Shi asks examining the girls.
One by one the girls say their names and bow at the same time.
"Rumi"
"Bao Fang"
"Mu Dān"
They say looking at the ground execpt for Rumi.
Emperor Shi smiles creepily as he looks at Rumi.
He turns around and looks at his sons.
"These are my sons.. First born & heir Prince Jian.. My third born, Prince Da he is quite the scholar.", He says smiling as they stand infront of Mu Dān and Bao Fang.
"And then My second born,the bastard Prince Gui.. and there is My youngest little girl, Prince He" He grimaces then laughs at his joke.
Kun Lian hears He's name and looks up as soon as she sees him,
"What!" She blurts out loud.
Everyone in the throne room, servants,guards and the royal adviors all gasp in shock.
Prince He looks up at Kun Lian shocked to see her there.
Emperor Shi turns to Tzu and tells,
"Tell that wench to shut her trap!" Shi says irritated.
Prince He furious at Shi's words tries to walk towards Shi and say something but Gui grabs his
arm tight and stops him.
Kun Lian and He stare at eachother but Kun Lian breaks the stare first as she is upset with him.
"Mu Dān and Da will be wed as will Jian and Bao Fang, As for Rumi.. you will be my wife.", Emperor Shi says looking Rumi up and down.
"Everyone in the room may be dismissed. Guards! please, escort these women to their chambers"
Shi says as he goes back up the stairs and sits on his throne.
Everyone bows and leaves the throne room with there head down as they walk at quick but graceful pace.
As soon as Kun Lian gets outside, She takes a deep breath and all of a sudden Prince He grabs her arm dragging her to a quiet area.
She finally break away from his grip as they reach the area.
"Don't touch me!" Kun Lian yells.
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To Take Down an Emperor
FantasyA 10 year old girl (Tzu) receives a prophecy from Deity Ai. Who tells her that on her 30th birthday, five baby girls will be born with special abilities. She must take them into the mountains where there, she will train them to fight and hone their...
