** = action
( ) = mind
Father: You must go to the selection!
Wu: Why must I go!? Yu is still unmarried and Han is too!
Father: You were entered! Should you flee, the whole clan will die!
Wu: Father!
Father: Han and Yu is younger, you're the first born. You know how it is! Somebody, take him to get ready for the male concubine selection!!
*Wu storms off in a bad mood to his chambers*
At his chambers..
Wu: I hope I can trust you..Loyalty is everything
Wen Zhi: Yes, Master
Wen Zhi: It's late now, we need to get some sleep for tomorrow
*Wu goes to sleep after the long day*
The next day..
Wen Zhi: Bring the lotus water in!
Wu: *yawn* What time is it?
Wen Zhi: The sun just rose now
Wen Zhi: Let's get ready! Master you should stand out from everyone!!
Wu: What do we have?
Wen Zhi: Young Master Han sent this to me earlier before sunrise.
*Wu gasps*
Wu: Quickly put that away! That is a royal robe only for royal blood status! Should someone see you with that, they'll chop the whole families' head off!!
*Wen Zhi scurries off*
Wu: Hah, he dares to get me killed, let's see who dies first...
Wen Zhi: There is this blue one that brings out your golden eyes!
*Wu gets dressed into a blue outfit and sends Wen Zhi somewhere*
Later..
Han: LET ME GO! YOU BRAINLESS IDIOTS! BASTARD!!
Imperial Guard: You have been charged with the crime of disrespect!
Han: WHAT!?!?
Second Concubine: Han! HAN!! Bastards! LET HIM GO!!
Imperial Guard: You're lucky your family won't be punished for this! Drag him away!
In the Hall..
Wu: Grandmother, Father, Mother..I must leave now..I wish for you to take good care of yourselves..
Grandmother: Quickly! Quickly! Help him up!
Wen Zhi: Master.....
Wu: I bid you goodbye
Mother: Take good care of yourself!! And before you leave..take this, it will protect you from those who harbor evil..
*She hands a red jaded bracelet to Wu*
Wu: Thank you Mother!
*Wu leaves after giving his goodbyes to his parents*
Outside..
Wu: Wen Zhi, help me up
Wen Zhi: Yes, Master
In the coach..
Wu: I hope my family is safe. Dear God, please grant my 3 wishes..
Wu: Firstly, I want a peaceful life for my family. Secondly, to be blessed if I get selected. Thirdly, to marry the most loving and best person in this world.
Wen Zhi: Master, look!
*Wu looks outside at the shiny palace*
Wu: I'll be living there in just a couple days if I get selected..won't be anything to rejoice about
In the Palace:
Head Eunuch Gu: First task, etiquette and skills..Each person will recite a poem about the curiosities of life..Then they will bow and greet the Empress Jia
*Everyone gets handed a paper*
Wu's mind: A poem, a poem..Li Bai? No..That's it! My poem for Cai!
*Wu writes his scripture and walks diligently to the side of finished contesters.*
*Other contestants glance at Wu's poem*
Other contestants: Hah, classy poem indeed..I bet he'll fail!
Head Eunuch Gu: The 2 unfinished are to be dismissed!
Senior Eunuch: Head Eunuch Gu! Head Eunuch Gu! There has been some copying!
Head Eunuch Gu: Go ahead and read the poem out loud!
Senior Eunuch: "The long streams of the rivers, the green mountains and hills, whichever lasts longer, than the will of power?"
Wu: ( THAT'S MY POEM! )
Head Eunuch Li: Her Royal Majesty, Empress Jia!!
Head Eunuch Gu: You are to bow before the Empress, do not raise your head until she says!