Travel to capital

In the end, these people are too dangerous to add to your forces. You decide to have them escorted to the capital. Finally crushing the remnants of the old rebellion, in this chaotic times, would surely boost the government's prestige in eyes of people... not to mention your standing.

Nodding to yourself, with finally coming to the decision you turn to your soldiers.

“Men! We won!” You raise your voice and loud cheer answers your declaration “We came here thinking that we were about to deal with bandits, while in truth these people are rebels against the will of Havens, who escaped their due punishment for ten years! We will deliver them to capital to make sure that they will meet their punishment!” Another loud cheer answered your speech.

You quickly give the orders to secure prisoners and pack the camp. You would let the men rest for today, before moving on. You spear a look at the tied female bandits as you go to command tent to get some sleep.

[A1]Your soldiers deserve some entertainment for a job well done. When you set up a camp tomorrow, you will allow them to use these women.

[A2]Even though they were pretty, they are stinking rebels. Your soldiers deserve more.

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The next day you spend marching. There were no incidents during the travel until you stopped at evening to set up the camp.

After making sure the guard shifts are clear, you went your tent... only to face your

[B1]sister

[B2]cousin

sitting in your chair.

“Gao Shen!” You smile at her and hug her. “Good to see you!”

“And you, dear Xi. I take it your endeavour went well?”

“Indeed.” You smile. “I have prisoners that I will be delivering to government, weapons, supplies some gold.”

“What would the government care for some bandits?”

“They would if they are remnants of old rebellion. The first thing we enter the town I intend to

[C1]deliver the prisoners to the local official.

[C2]ask my friend, Lady Wen to help me meet a government official.

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And look at this!” You point at the golden necklace hanging around your neck “The necklace of Lady Qi, the favourite Consort of Liu Bang, the first Emperor, the woman of great beauty and incredible voice.”

You say in wonder, while your sister looks at it dubiously.

“It's a bad omen sister.” She says and at your questioning look, she continues. “After the **** of first Emperor, Lady Qi was arrested and treated like convict by Empress dowager Lü. Empress had Lady Qi's son poisoned. She then had Lady Qi's arms chopped off, her tongue cut off and her eyes gouged. Lady Qi was then locked pigsty – the Empress started calling her 'human swine'. It's said that when second Emperor, Emperor Hui found the 'human swine' and recognized her as his father's favourite and mother of his beloved little brother, he became ill and lost all interest in ruling... leaving all of the power in Empress dowager Lü's hands.” *

You contemplate for a few moments Shen's words and decide

[D1]to keep wearing the necklace. It's beautiful and elevates your standing in eyes of nobility.

[D2]to reluctantly take it off. Maybe there is wisdom in her words. Maybe you will find a use for it later.

[D3]give it Gao Shen to do with as she wishes

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Your eyes then travel to your Shen...

[E1]You always were close. It's been a while, you should 'accommodate' her.

[E2]She probably is tired after the travel. Allow her to share the bed with you. {no sexual interaction}

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AN

* - I didn't make that up – it happened. At least according to wiki.