18 years after the Tang Dynasty collapse.

It is the annual harvest festival at the Yang Wu sect kingdom and Wang Yong is very excited to show off his now 18 year old son, Zhi Ming.

"Are you excited son? Maybe you will find a suitor" he said.

Wang Yong is in his early 60's, he fears that he will one day not see the sunrise before having a chance to hold his grandchildren, that is why he has been looking for possible suitors for his son. Because what is a king without a queen.

"Again with this? Can't i wait until I'm 26?" Zhi Ming said. Wang Yong clicked his tongue in annoyance.

"Never mind then, what will you be wearing? You have to look presentable"

"When have I ever looked unkempt? I will have the maid smooth out my black robe"

Wang Yong smiled. At least his son listens to the other things he said.

"I shall leave you to it then"

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The horse carriage stopped at the city gates. A guard walked up to the window.

"Names please"

"King Murong Chon of Yaoguang"

The gaurd bowed and signaled the others to open the gates.

Murong Chon smiled as he fixed the sleeves of his robe, it was light purple making him look elegant.

"Father...are we supposed to be here?"

Murong Chon smiled at his 18 year old son. At first glance one would confuse the two as siblings, their similar facial features and height made it difficult to differentiate them.

"Little Ah Li...don't worry, we are here to have fun and also i think it's time you made some friends"

Murong li blushed in embarrassment, so they were to scout for men.

"As you wish father"

In a matter of minutes, the carriage arrived at Yang Wu palace. Murong Chon got out first and was greeted by king Wang Yong's prime minister.

"King Murong Chon, welcome"

"Thank you"  he replied smiling, he turned around to tell his son something when he saw him still sitting in the carriage.

"Ah Li? Are you coming?" He asked.

Murong li sighed, he stepped out with an elegant presence making nearby people hitch their breath.

Murong li was indeed beautiful, his long black hair was styled in a neat raised ponytail, his long pink robe made him look like he was a goddess.

Murong Chon smiled, the boy was his pride and joy that is why he decided to tag him along to this festival, to show off that his son was more beautiful than theirs.

"Shall we head in?" The prime minister asked, his eyes landing on Murong li now and then.

The two royals were led to their lavish guestrooms, they were given jewels and large pieces of jade as token of appreciation.

Murong li scoffed looking at the box.

"Do they think we're that poor?" He asked his father.

Murong Chon smiled and patted his back softly.

"They are so rich they basically give these out to anyone visiting" he said.

Something dropped out of Murong li's pink sleeve. It was a bamboo flute, his father smiled.

"Play a song while we wait for the ceremony to start"

"Mn"

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Her gown swayed as she walked to the palace banquet hall. It was Queen Li Na, her furrowed eyebrows making her unapproachable. Behind her was her 18 year old daughter, Wei Young.

"Mother, what usually happens during this festival?" Wei Young asked. She was wearing an olive green robe, her hair styled neatly in two tight buns.

"You will find out once the ceremony starts" her mother replied.

The conversation between them ended there as they made their way to hall. Wei Young's eyes roamed around the hallway as she looked at the different art and vases filled in the hallway. It was clear to her that this kingdom had no shame in showing off their wealth.

"Queen Li Na, welcome" King Wang Yong said smiling. A smile formed on the Queen's face.

"Wang Yong, thank you for inviting us again" she said as they bowed to each other.

"It was an honor having you last time, my my is this little Wei young? You have grown so much" he said as he bowed to the princess.

Wei young blushed and bowed back.

"Thank you for inviting us" she said. The king nodded with a smile on his face.

"Oh I heard that King Li Jie has arrived however his son will be late" he said making Li Na scoff.

"I bet he's afraid to face us for the first time, he doesn't want his father to lose face"

Just then the doors opened and a white haired man came inside, his white robe bringing a cold breeze into the room.

"Queen Li Na seems to have my name in her mouth lately"

The other two remained silent and Wei Young decided to sneak out to avoid the awkward situation.

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He was walking past the guestrooms when he heard a soft sound of a flute, the melody brought peace to his mind making him sigh in content.

"Prince Liu Wie?" The prime minister asked. Liu Wei opened his eyes.

"Prime minister....who is in this room?" He asked. The minister smiled.

"The king and prince of Yaoguang" he said. Liu Wei nodded and let the prime minister lead him to the hall.

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"All I'm saying is the Jingnan sect act as if they are better than us all because you mastered the methods of cultivation" Queen Li Na  said.

"Jingnan is not better than any kingdom, Queen Li Na please calm down before I use my silence spell on you"

"You!"

The doors opened and Liu Wei made his way inside. His white robe making Li Jie smile.

"Father, my apologies for my tardiness" he said bowing.

Queen Li Na and king Wang Yong shared a look.

It was no secret that Liu Wei is adopted but him acting like a prince as if he has royal blood flowing in his veins made them a slight annoyed at him.

Liu Wei also bowed to the Queen and king.

"My apologies for interrupting your conversation, it won't happen again"

"No problem, I'll let the prime minister go call the last of our guests" Wang Yonh said.

Queen Li Na raised a brow.

"Who else is here?"

"Murong Chon and his son, Murong li"