THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN LOTUS

em. The Mayor's carriage joined in and their journey began. By riding the horse, one would take a full day to arrive to t

ole inn for the night. Guards had already been sent in advance to scout the place and make su

his head. Luckily for him, she k

her bed," she said leav

and she looked at h

nymore. I will do anything to

t," she said stretching o

t down the carriage

to go inside?

here else should I go?"

dea. Let's g

are we

g the guards along," he said an

being rushed so even the way they walk was considerate. The commoners were stari

t, don't go anywhere,"

ager and gave hi

you, master,

your best seat

aid and Xavier returne

no one will think of doing anything silly.

wed them to the front se

rtable but it will

me, I wanted you to watch a shadow play.

h you more for making me abandon my

joy it," he

ory of the previous emperor; he was a great man and had so many concubines. One

palace and made her his concubine. They both loved each other and yet the ot

ecome infertile. The Emperor was so angry that he

his love for her even grew more. The Emperor even promoted her

n the royal palace now. That story made him think that

s as long he let her know. He looked at her and saw the look on her face. It was rare

is ready and you must be starving

ve seen enough," she s

held her hand and led h

do especially after all that. When they arrived at the inn where Nora

more making her sad but she smiled at him. He hadn't seen

ner," she said a

, Nora patted him on his shoulder and said