In a Sea of Mortals

It's turbulent times for the Kingdom of Meng. Crown prince Ying Fan has just recovered the capital after 10 years of civil war and about to be crowned king. Having spent all his formative years in the battlefield, he's now expected to drop his sword and learn how to rule ASAP, or Meng might not survive the next invasion attempt. As he's busy juggling royal family members and ministers, little would he know that supernatural beings have infiltrated among the nobles returning to the capital. and they bring with them the power to influence his future and the future of his country, for better or worse.

"Well, you tell me, your majesty," she said, acid dripping heavily from her voice, "I'm of age now. What's the political panorama? To where does this mighty kingdom have the need to marry me? Who would be such an advantageous ally all of you can't wait to hand over a female slave of your own blood to please him and brainwash his children to not bite you back?" - Princess XiuYing

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***Disclaimers***
-Original story by me. Amateur author, please have patience. Any constructive criticism is welcome
-Part of a series. This is the timeline set in Ancient China and happens before "In the Company of Dragons", although both stories can be read independently.
-Story in process and might be edited multiple times.
-Cover picture doesn't belong to me. I'll be glad to add the artist's name or change it if requested.