Episode 6 - Declaration of war, Master of Shadow Works vs Crown Prince - Mei Lin is the bait.

Episode 6 - Declaration of war, Master of Shadow Works vs Crown Prince - Mei Lin is the bait.Prince Yi Que stands before Zhanyue pavilion.Will Prince Jing He be home?He did his best to convince the Emperor that he was the only one who could teach all the Xiyan beauties the customs and etiquette in Yan. The sole purpose was to find a way to stall time, in order to keep Mei Lin from being assigned to a Yan Officer. He must keep her in the court of state ceremonial. This is the only way he could take action and take her to Xiyan without implicating Zi Gu or leave any trace.He sighs as he remembers the warning of his personal attendant Shu Muo :« You never discussed politics with the Emperor, yet now, you break that rule to save her. If this draws suspicion, you might never return to Xiyan. Your Highness, if I may speak, Mei Lin is not your fated match. She will always be one of the great Yan. And she has great enemies too. »Did Shu Muo predicted that their plan would fail? No, he refuses that option. He wants to protect Mei Lin. He has been deceiving everyone in this palace for years now. There is no way he can’t have her.He knocks. Prince Jing appears unwelcoming. After exposing the situation laughs « Study, You should go through so much, just to save her. »He replies : « Yes I am here to save her. Since you’ve shown kindness please, see it through too the end. Don’t make it difficult for her. »Prince Jing smiles : « Difficult… » And calls : « A’mei. Do you want to stay at my mansion, or go with Prince Yue Qin ? You have the choice. »Mei Lin steps outside Prince Jing’s bedchamber.Prince Yin Que immediately lost his composure, would something be happening between those two ? He cannot believe things went this far in such a short period of time. He won’t accept it.Mei Lin declares : « Your Highness, I’d like to go to the court of state ceremonial. Prince Jing stops his sweet gaze at Mei Lin. »Prince Yin Que continues : « Your Highness I am under an Imperial Mandate , please don’t interfere. »Prince Jing coldly answers : « Very well, since this has come so suddenly, let her freshen up first. I will send her over myself. »Prince Yin Que persists : « I will wait here. Please take your time. »Prince Jing adds : « suit yourself, then. »As he closes the door Prince Yin Que feels more and more angst.Mei Lin exhales as Prince Jing pushing her against the wall.He abruptly says : « So you want to work with him?Let me remind you, since you left the imperial prison. whether dead or alive, you are mine. Relying on others will only hasten your death. The more you depend on them, the quick you’ll die.»Mei Lin replies : « Don’t worry your Highness, I won’t rely on Prince Yue Qin. Zhang Yin plans to flee to Xiyan. And his female accomplice is hiding in the court of state ceremonial. Find her, and we’ll find Zhang Yin. »Prince Jing is puzzled, Will he be able to work that way. Yes, if he sets the rules of the game.He then adds : « From now on , follow orders strictly. What I say and do are all confidential. Do not disclose anything to anyone. »Mei Lin asks joyfully : « You have agreed to collaborate with me? »Prince Jing continues imperturbable : « One more thing. Don’t keep any secret from me. »Now comes the time to face his brother the Crown Prince. He must keep hiding behind his subordinates. Confronting him might cause him to panic and make mistakes.He will ask him to stop pretending the brotherly affection. Now that Zhang Yin is believed to be dead. The Crown Prince feels at ease. He has to unbalance his confidence. And lets him turn on his henchmen. Crown Prince will surely accuse him of being a mass murderer. And he will reply by incriminating him. This might suffice to give Mei Lin and him the time to find that mysterious Xiyan Lady, who is hiding in the Court of State Ceremonial.The next day, A’dai is found dead from poisoning in her bedchamber. Overwhelmed by grief and wrath, Mei Lin decides to burn her own wrist. That way, she would redirect all suspicion toward herself and no more innocent will die.By doing so Mei Lin sets herself as a bait. A bait Prince Jing authorizes by saying : « You’ve been the Wenhua pavilion. You are indeed the perfect bait ».

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