I had to do my assignment on what was happening in my new life. I had to find that mysterious physician, Chen Tianfei. He was the only one that could explain what exactly was happening to me.
"Ruomei! Suyin!"I called out.
"Young mistress, how may we help you?" Ruomei answered sweating.
It was obvious she had been running. Sometimes, I really pitied Ruomei and Suyin. In fact, I pitied all the maids in the Wu Household. They were always working at every hour of the day with little or no time to rest.
"No need to run. I just wanted to ask you a few questions. How come I haven't seen the mistress of the house? And I want you to tell me everything about Duke Meisheng and the physician who came to treat me before."
"Hmmm, mistress. Why are you asking about the young master of the Shijan Clan? Have you taken fancy to him?" Ruomei asks
"Don't be foolish Ruomei. How can she take fancy to some else when she is to marry Duke Minsheng? Young mistress, don't even dream of it. The general will have your head" Suyin says.
" The marriage is still a year to come. It can't hold until young mistress is eighteen. Plus, am sure if you beg His Majesty, he will surely take back the decree" Ruomei says.
That's it! All this isn't exactly what I want to hear!
"Enough of the argument. This isn't what I asked the both of you. Father has asked me to go to the Duke's house today to greet the Grand Princess Han Shi Huilang, the Duke's mother"
"There are only two men fit for you under the sun. The Emperor and The Duke. The reason is because those are the two most outstanding men in the capital. The Duke is valiant and brave." Ruomei says.
"Although your kungfu cannot be outmatched, the duke's kungfu is enough to spar with yours. He is also a handsome,a scholar who is reserved and is feared by many." Suyin says.
"The Emperor is worried about the duke's power in court and married you to check balance the duke's power. You are after all the Emperor's god sister." Ruomei says.
Wow!!! It turns out I am the god sister to the emperor. I thought because of the love story between Lihua, Han Shi Huang and General Wu, General Wu would want nothing to do with the royal family. Turns out, I am a royal god daughter
"By making you marry the duke, the power between the military and the scholars will be unified." Suyin says.
"But the duke is handsome and intelligent. Known for his wisdom and knowledge. But is very cautious at court. His Majesty is having a very hard time with him at court." Ruomei says.
So that's why. The emperor is having a hard time controlling court with the duke around. So he issued a decree for me to marry the duke. But something else must be amiss. His father and my father are enemies because of love. Why would he be so good to me and marry me to a duke?
I don't care. I am not here to be used as a pawn in the royal affairs. I have to find a way to go back now.....