
The Lian Royal Palace
Rumors about the death of the late emperors Lian Xiao Yang, Chang Xibing and the unnatural Chang Xuang were still circulating among the palace even though it was discussed secretly.
And even stranger is the disappearance of Miss Chu who until now has not known how and where she is now.
Lian Xiao Jung knew for a fact that his father Chang Xibing and Chang Xuang had no history of heart disease. The young man had asked the court physician for information regarding the deaths of the three men.
In addition to dying on the same day and in the adjacent timeframe, the late emperors Lian, Chang Xibing and Chang Xuang also died wide-eyed.
There are some who speculate that the deaths of the three men have something to do with Ms. Chu.
After considering it for days, the new Lian emperor finally decided to send a spy into Qin territory.
Given the distance of the capital Lian with the capital Qin is very far, to accelerate the arrival of information to the capital Lian, the capital of Qin is very far away, the young man planned to dispatch several spies to be deployed in several Qin territories connected in one of the shortest paths from the Qin capital to the capital Lian.
That morning, Lian Xiao Jung as the new emperor of the Lian region summoned 25 chosen people who would be sent to the Qin region as spies.
They were given 1 year to search for as much information as possible about Miss Chu who was none other than the incarnation of the masked man.
Before boarding them, Lian Xiao Jung gave instructions in detail what they should do and in which area they will be placed.
After making preparations, the 25 people began a long journey towards the Qin territory.
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The Qin Royal Palace
That morning, the hall room used to be used for regular meetings between the emperor and the palace officials looked different.
This time the emperor invited the queen mother, empress, both concubines, and her four sons to attend the hall.
"Honorably all the invitees present in this hall, this morning I purposely gathered you here because I want you to attend the ordination of a young lady to be my adopted daughter." The voice of Emperor Qin broke the silence of the hall.
The court officials (except for lord Chu and lord Lee) were surprised by the emperor's recent remarks. Among them were those who looked at each other with astonished and curious faces.
A few seconds later came Lu Zee's cry from the front door of the hall.
"Your highness prince Qin Wu Zhu and pour Song into s.p.a.aaaan!"
Shortly after, two male figures emerged from the door of the hall. All the eyes of the audience stared at the two men walking past in the middle of the ranks of the palace officials whose faces were filled with question marks.
Qin Wu Zhu then turned left and sat on an empty bench beside his older brother, Qin Wu Zhang. While Master Song ascended to the altar of the hall beside the emperor. The masked man then saluted the emperor Qin Shi Huang.
"All the ladies and gentlemen, given the great merit of Mr. Song to our Qin people, today I grant her the title of 'Princess Nanyang' and make her my adopted daughter." Said the emperor steadily.
Like being struck by lightning, the palace officials were greatly shocked.
"I know for a fact that you palace officials are in shock. Mr. Song whom we have known as the masked man is actually a girl. But for his true identity I can't tell you. For that reason, as my gratitude as emperor of Qin, I made her my adopted daughter and gave her the title of 'Princess Nanyang'. And all of you I make witnesses at this ordination." Emperor continues.
A few moments later, take eunuch Liu to the altar of the hall with a tray on it, which states that Miss Chu Pian Ran was appointed as the emperor's adopted daughter and a token of identity 'Princess Nanyang's'.
Emperor Qin then took the two items and handed them to Chu Pian Ran.
"From now on you have become a member of the Qin kingdom and changed your name to 'Princess Nanyang'." The emperor said before the girl.
"Thank you, your Majesty." Chu Pian Ran replied with a bow.
Among the ranks of the palace officials were two men who felt overwhelmed and worried. None other than, those two men were master Chu and master Lee.
The ordination of Chu Pian Ran to the Emperor Qin's adopted daughter lasted for forty-five minutes. After that the palace officials were allowed to withdraw from the place and return to their respective homes.
Right now the emperors Qin and Chu Pian Ran were staying in the hall room.
"How do you feel, Miss Chu? I hope you're happy to get this gift." Emperor says.
"Force the noble servant of the emperor, if the servant may be honest, the servant is still heavy to bear this new status." Chu Pian Ran replied bluntly.
"I know how you feel Miss Chu. But I'm sure sooner or later you'll be able to live it comfortably." Emperor continues.
"You don't need to worry Miss Chu. Even if you are already my adopted daughter, I will not restrict your freedom. But I hope that at least an hour or two per day you visit this palace to get more familiar with the members of the royal family." Keep emperor.
"Oh yes one more. I've already told the waiter to prepare a room complete with contents for you. With that room, you can change your form when you want to come or get out of the palace." Added emperor.
"Thank you, your Majesty." Reply Chu Pian Ran.
After the conversation with the emperor was over, Chu Pian Ran pleaded to retreat to go straight home.
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The House of Mr. Lee
"Have it, son, you don't have to think too much like that. Isn't Ran Er the type of woman who isn't easily tempted by other men?" Sir Lee said to his son.
Currently the two men were in the front yard gazebo of the living room.
"Ran Er isn't that kind of father, but what if there's a prince who likes her." Reply Lee lethargic.
"You don't think negatively, Lee. The Emperor certainly knows that Ran Er is your fiancee. So I'm sure he'll keep Ran Er from anything untoward." Obviously, Mr. Lee.
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The House of Lord Chu
"Well, Xi Er didn't expect that the lady now had the title of princess Nanyang." The servant said with sparkling eyes.
"I don't expect to get that title at all." Reply Ran Er flat.
"Don't do that, miss. Obtaining the title and being made the emperor's adopted daughter was a huge boon. The other girls just really wish they could be members of the kingdom, why don't you even like." Xi Er.
"Don't equate me with another woman Xi. What a pleasure to be a member of the kingdom, I even feel uncomfortable. I was sure that after my ordination, the palace officials were curious and wanted to know who I really was." Ran Er.
"Snakes too, miss. But isn't it sooner or later they'll know who Miss really is." Xi Er.
"Come Xi. Now it's getting longer and more people know who I really am. If a lot of people know my identity, I worry that someday there will be people who intend revenge or evil on those closest to me. If they want to harm me I can still overcome them, but if their target is the people closest to me and at that time my strength is weak or I am not near them, I can't imagine what's going to happen." Ran Er Terang.
Hearing his master's words, Xi Er fell silent. The servant confirmed his nona. If the current nonanya became the emperor's adopted daughter and attracted a lot of people, of course more and more people are curious and investigate the identity of his master.
"I hope that the miss family members and the extended master Lee family members continue to be fine." Xi Er added later.
"I hope so too Xi." Said Ran Er.
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Meanwhile, Lian's spies had arrived in several areas of the Qin region that were a bit close to the Lian region.
Among the Lian spies sent, there was one of them who had the most difficult task, namely spies who got a part in the Qin capital area.
Given that the Qin capital was once in an uproar because of the case that had occurred in the Chu residence, then from that moment the gates of the Qin capital were heavily guarded by the soldiers, since then, and every newcomer will experience the inspection process first.
In addition to having to have high martial arts, Lian's spy for the Qin capital area must also have ingenuity so that he is not suspected by the residents of the capital nor the Qin warriors.
Before entering the Qin capital, Lian spy Kim Lung was staying for a few days in an area near the capital to strategize first.
Eventually the young man decided to disguise himself as a beggar in the Qin capital.
In order to enter the capital safely, in the early hours of the morning, Kim Lung jumped over the capital fortress with the knowledge of his body.
To perfect his appearance, the young man had prepared a tattered camping outfit in his cloth bundle.
In addition, Kim Lung also ruffled her hair and smeared part of her skin and face with a little mud.
Originally the young man was not directly in the center of the capital, yet he planned to roam first on the outskirts of the capital.
Armed with a medium-sized can of dents in his hand, then perfect Kim Lung's disguise.
In the morning before sunrise, Kim Lung was seen walking slowly on the outskirts of the capital with a can of dents and a medium-sized cloth bundle on her shoulders.
Several times the young man pretended to cough to convince his disguise.
Some of the residents of the capital who happened to see the beggar no one would have thought that he was actually a spy from the Lian kingdom.
It had just been four days wandering around the place, Kim Lung has been informed that Miss Chu Pian Ran, who mysteriously disappeared from Lian's palace, has been home for several weeks.
In addition, Kim Lung also received news that Emperor Qin had just had an adopted daughter whose face was always wearing a mask.
Because Kim Lung already knew that the masked man was Miss Chu Pian Ran. So the young man was very sure that Emperor Qin's adopted daughter was the daughter of the royal advisor.
One midnight, unbeknownst to anyone, the beggar Kim Lung's incarnation with the science of his body left the capital area with the intention to deliver an oral message to his friend who was in an area near the capital.
In carrying out the action, the spy network from the Lian kingdom had devised a strategy as neat and thorough as possible so as not to arouse anyone's suspicions.