Today was the day... My birthday, no! Li Juan's birthday was fast approaching... The faster the days passed by, the more my heart became uneasy.
Ruomei had told me, everyone was uneasy because of the event of today's royal court meeting. The bandits in Xuzhou were increasing day by day. After the battle in the east, the solders were tired and the nation needed time to heal.
I may not be a guru at history, but it was known that of all the dynasties in the history of china, The Han Dynasty was the most prosperous of them all. General Wu was also worried even if he wasn't saying anything. The minsters were all worried. The nation wasn't stable at all. The clans were also at war with each other.
And now, I was about to get married to the duke. Mother had given orders to have Ruomei take out to buy things for the upcoming grand wedding. The market was also energetic.
There were so many things to see. So many things in the market.
"Wow, everything here is so beautiful. There are so many things here"
"Young mistress, the market is always so lively. See, see, creams to rejuvenate your skin. It will useful to you once you enter the duke's manor"
Yes, the duke's manor. I wonder how life will be once I get married to the duke. The grand princess already proved to be trouble. I know it will take time for her to warm up to me.
All of a sudden, I see someone enter into a shop. Although the person has his face covered, there is no way I will forget the way he walks... Ruomei is buying something. This will be the perfect time to check.. I enter the shop and follow the person up to the room.
Could it be? If it is really him, I would be happy. I have been thinking of ways to contact him. Could it really be Chen Tianfei?
When I reach the room, I see two men enter the room after. I hide by the corner to listen.
"Greetings...." the first man said
"No need for that. Please sit. Now, update me on everything." The second man said.
"Li Juan is getting ready for the marriage. You do know Li Juan is dead, right? The person occupying the body isn't Li Juan but another person" the first man said.
"I know. Not a day passes by that I don't remember Juan'er. But according to the elders, when two people die on the phoenix eclipse, the heavens make an opportunity for one of them to live" the second one said.
Oh my God, they were talking about me and Li Juan. Is that what happened? I remember that on that faithful day, there was an unusual eclipse. I was playing hide and seek with my nephew. There was a strange wind that suddenly blew a huge stone to hit my head.
The next time I woke up, I was here. In Han Dynasty time. As Li Juan. But if Li Juan is dead, then what will happen to me? Will I have to stay here for real? Oh my God, right now, am at loss for words....
Suddenly, I hear footsteps. I immediately retreat into a corner and hide. The two men come out if the room and go their separate ways. I decide to follow the man I know must be Chen Tianfei. He walks around the market for sometime then suddenly disappears...
"Where did he go?" I ask myself
"Here I am. Why are you following me?"a voice said.
Am suddenly so afraid. I fall backwards and hit some barrels.
"Aaaah!!!! What is wrong with you?"I said rubbing my head.
"Stand up! Why are you following me?" He asked.
"You are asking me? Okay, since we are asking questions here.. Lemme ask you a question, what rubbish did I hear you telling that man?" I yell not wanting my fears to come true. He suddenly grabs my hand.
"You were spying on me? What is wrong with you? Did you see the other man's face?" He asked and I pull my hand free.
"No! I didn't! I didn't see anything. Now, I want you to explain all this to me! I can't take this anymore!" I shout...
"You want to know the truth? The truth is you are stuck here! In our world. I come from the Shijan clan. Do you know what is means? Time clan. We can control different time dimensions as along as their is a phoenix sun or eclipse. On the day of the last phoenix eclipse, there was a problem with the stone. Causing a shift in time. Li Juan was present at the scene where it happened." He said.
"And according to your elders, it allows a shift of recarnation between two people near death?" I ask shocked.
"Yes. Like a second chance. When it happened, Li Juan was sick. This caused panic as she is a phoenix. We all know she is destined to become queen. It is no secret even to the commoners. Everywhere was in chaos. We all just waited until the phoenix eclipse. As long as she didn't die, it will ensure peace in our nation."he said.
"But she's dead." I said.
"Yes, the original Li Juan is dead. But you, are alive. In the body of Li Juan. And as long as you are alive, Han dynasty will not go down." he said.
"Oh my God!!"
"So, please live! Just live well! Live for the Han dynasty because I don't know if you will be able to go back. I will give you this, a time jade. If you need me in the future, just put it in water and I will come" he said and left.
Everything was still like a dream. I can't believe I wouldn't be going back home. Home to my father. My mother. My sisters. And my brothers. While am still thinking sadly about the bomb that was dropped on me, Ruomei comes to disrupt my thoughts.
"Young mistress, why have you been? Its time to start heading home.....