"Mother and father, I did not see you guys complain when boxes of silver under my name enter the Manor for the Yuan Family. Is something the matter now? Have you guys regret accepting 70% of the money?"
Uncomfortable to my comment, Master Yuan clears his throat: "That is a different story."
"Oh, how long has it been since I heard those titles?" He grins with a hint of sadness, "Thank you for reminding me who I am. You're Zi Yan, right? I heard them call you by that name."I nod, "Yes. What do you mean when you said that I reminded you who you were?"He sighs, "Well.. In the 21st ce
"I will be gone by today.. so it will be fine to tell you." Kun Xiao gulps, "After seeing our abilities, the Eighth Prince wanted us to work for him. Upon completing what he wants, he will grant us whatever we want." He laughs pathetically, "But I guess all of that is no use now.""Is there anything I can do to help..?" I inquire, hoping to ignite a spark of hope.
We all sit down around the dinner table."Waaa... What a feast!"Fried meat dumpling, roasted duck, steam stuffed buns, and more.. I haven't seen such a platter of food in a while!
Time: A Week From the Thank-You Dinner.Location: Interrogation CellCo-Commander Xu Kai has just completed interrogating a guilty merchant. Wiping his blood-filled hands on the clean towel, he exits the interrogat
Time: Ten Years AgoLocation: Imperial PalaceCOUGH!
Block of Time: MorningLocation: Imperial PalaceThe Tenth Prince kneels down and greets the Emperor. "Father, I am here today to pay you respect."
Time: Same Day, Same TimeLocation: Yuan Manor"Miss," looks Xiu Ying, "What are you making this time?" She peeks at my craft.
From the outside, it is clear that pandemonium is occurring within the Yuan Manor. With apprehension to confirm such assertion, a hand pushes the door open, unraveling the appearance of a gory scenery.Absolute chaos.Yuan Zi Yan's eyes widen, expressing a grave look. Dropping everything in her