Surviving the meeting

“Empress, eh. You sure start aiming high. A rather tall request – quite bold of you...” The eunuch puts his hand on his chin thinking. “Defeating Xu Chang's rebels is not enough for your request... but finding Empress' jewellery and catching the thief, could be. I can

[A1]recomend you as Empress personal bodyguards. Serving as her protection detail.

[A2]suggest Empress allow you to fight under her banner. You would become her private troops, fighting in her name.

[A3]write in.

You nod.

“But I must say, Master Xia, the way you **** that traitor Wen to ask you for orgasm, despite the consequences she would be facing, was incredible. I found it quite... stimulating. Do you often use your skills in that way?”

The man laughed at the compliment.

“Thank you. I do have to convince a concubine that emperor truly doesn't want to see her anymore, from time to time... and sometimes there are... other... situations.” He looks at you shrewdly “Are you interested in seeing such a performance again... or maybe you would like to test yourself?”

You blush and answer:

[B1] “I would love to see more women you 'convince' to cower into your extremely high demands in return for sexual release.”

[B2] “I doubt that I would last as long as Wen, but I would like to experience it myself.” You just need to think later about a proper payment for eunuch for his time... your life is one possibility, but maybe something else?

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“Hmm... do tell me, do you intend to watch rebel's executions? It's rather boring – just a man speaking, then some chopping of the heads and putting them on display.” He asks as he get's up, not really excepting you to answer.

Executions...

[C1]No, you will not go.

[C2]You will watch the executions of your prisoners.

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Both you and your sister put your hands together in front and bow. The eunuch takes his time while preparing to leave, forcing you again to stay still – another show of his influence... or maybe him savouring his pleasure of power?

He finally puts his hands together in salute.

“Tha was an interesting meeting, sisters Gao. I will inform you by the messenger of the outcome of my meeting with Empress. Enjoy your new logging.” He says with a smirk as he leaves.

{Survived meeting with one of ten eunuchs

+100 VP}

Finally you and your sister sigh.

“Fuck – I would like to have him work on me more with those hands of his.”

“I agree... but he will probably only use them on us only in form of either reward or should we offer him bribe high enough.”

“Do you have any idea of what we could offer to him?”

You think for a moment then answered:

[D1] “Not yet. But I will think about it.”

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There is something you need to do first.

“Ren Jie!” you call.

The young woman quickly walks in and stands with her head bowed.

“Jie, tell us about you were doing for Lady Wen.”

“My duties including common works as cocking and laundry. I also took care of Lady Wen's guests.”

“Killing them?” Shun asks sarcastically.

To your surprise, the woman nods.

“Yes. Lady Wen required me to help her dispatch few men and women. Usually, the same way I tried to dispatch you, Mistress.”

You nod and take a sip from your cup-

“Sometimes I used to poison their drinks.”

-and cough while swallowing. The woman smirks - minx.

“and... how did you start your service with Lady Wen?”

“She took me in after my mother died.”

“She knew your mother.” you ask and receive a nod in return.

“They were sisters.” That made you pause.

“So... Lady Wen was your aunt. Doesn't it bother you that we are responsible for your aunt's – and your clans – downfall?”

The woman shrugged her shoulders.

“I'm alive, she soon won't be. You were simply better. I hope to recreate my clan, stronger and better and under your household.”

You hmm.

“Thank you Jie, that will be all.”

After the attendant left you and Shun sit in silence for a moment compleating these revelations. Finally, your sister turns to you.

“She betrayed her own blood, Xi. We can't trust her!”

You hmm and answer.

[E1] “You are right Shun. I will find some way to get rid of her.”

[E2] “You are wrong Shun – this kind of thinking is necessary in this times... She chooses to sell out her aunt and because of that her clan continues.”

[E3] "Let's not jump to conclusions. Lady Wen was treating her like a servant, not like a relative. We will give her a chance to prove herself before we decide if we can trust her." {moonblack's suggestion}

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[X*] suggestions

[X1] maybe see if you can't get one of Lady Wen's daughters as a personal ****?