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## Chapter 4: Kite

Rewards no. 6
Dagger
Green Cap
Rewards no. 12
Green Shoes
Robe
Rewards no. 18
Recruit Paper

## 4-1 New Idea

Who is flying the kite
*Cautious +5*
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Princess Anle Li Xinyue was only 5 years old. Her birth mother died young, and she was the emperor's only daughter. Everyone liked her. You knew she was naughty but really a good girl.

## 4-2 Princess

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You wanted to make friends with the little princess and make a good first impression.

Player
Yaner, how should I dress myself to make a kid like me?
Yaner
I think they will like you, no matter how you dress up. But I think kids prefer something cute. If you look cute, I believe she will like you more.
Player
Well, you help me find a cute dress. Let me try it on.
Yaner
My lady, you seldom dress like this. Even I barely get to see your cute look!
Player
You help me put it away. It may be useful later.
## 4-3 Fallen Kite

It was a sunny day and Princess Anle came out to fly the kite again. Suddenly, the string was broken, and the kite fell. No one knew where it was falling to.

Li Xinyue
Where is my kite?
Maid
Princess, it fell into the smelly pond in the Lingqi Palace, and we need to do something before taking it out.
Li Xinyue
What? It fell into a smelly pond? Let's go and take a look!
When she was there, Lady Jia heard the announcement. But she didn't know what happened. She hurried out to greet her.

Lady Jia
The princess is coming, but you loons didn't tell me early. You should be punished!
Li Xinyue ignored her and went straight into the side room. At the sight of the kite in the mud, part of which had been stained, she became angrier.

Li Xinyue
Why do you still stand here? Pick up my kite, quickly!
Those servants looked at each other and no one was willing to jump in and pick it up. Because it was really troublesome to get.

Player
If you need, I can help you.
At thart moment, you walked out from the side room, followed by Xiao Shunzi with a long bamboo on his hand. There was a silver hook on the bamboo. He hooked the kite and took it out.

Li Xinyue
(Cries) My father gave it to me, but now it becomes dirty!
Player
Don't worry, I can help you clean it up and send it to you tomorrow. I can ensure you that it will be as same as before.
Li Xinyue
(Chuckles) Alright, you promised me!
Lady Jia was pissed off when she saw you help the princess. She grabbed a fan from her maid and helped the princess cool off in an attempt to please her.

Li Xinyue
Ew, (held her nose) what is that smell? So stinky!
Player
I am sorry, my princess. This pond hasn't been cleaned for a long time. So it is very smelly when the temperature gets higher.
Li Xinyue
Why do you live here? Why don't you clean it up?

(A) Tell her that the eunuchs ignore you.
*Innocent +5*
Player
I have sent my man to Eunuch Division several times to get some helpers, but they don't take me seriously.
Li Xinyue
No helpers ...

(B) Tell her that you have no helpers.
*Foxy +5*
Player
I don't have many servants. The pond is quite big. So it may take me over a month to clean it up.

Li Xinyue
Lady Jia has many servants, doesn't she? You can fetch them to do it!
Lady Jia
(Refused) Princess, my servants are busy running errands! There are many eunuchs in Eunuch Division, and she can ask them to send some helpers!
Li Xinyue
OK, tell them to hurry up! How can we have such a smelly place here in the palace?
## 4-4 Waves

With the princess' order, the servants dare not delay it. Eunuch Division sent some helpers right away. All of sudden, this unpopular pond became noisy.

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Ignore her and leave

Retort to upset her
*Cool +5*
Player
The princess cried, so I helped her. She just try to do something to return my favor. It demonstrates palace harmony. WHy do you think it's some kind of trick? Maybe it's because you only play tricks on her, isn't it?
You choked her and felt very happy. Then you went back.

Lady Jia
Damn it, Player! She is mocking me!
Maid
Don't be angry. She is just an attendant. Why would you bother to be mad at her?
Lady Jia
You know nothing! Why did the kite fall right into the smelly pond? It must be her! She tried to impress the princess so that she can help her!
Maid
But the emperor hasn't seen her for days. So just because she was new and interesting. You are different. The emperor loves you!
Lady Jia
(Feeling better) Duh, I thought she would behave herself if we just gave her a hard time. Now it seems that she is not a low-profile girl. I can't let her stay.
Maid
Do you have any ideas?
Lady Jia
You said you know one of her maids earlier, right?
Maid
Yes, and I went to see her in person a few days ago. She told me that she is willing to work for you.
Lady Jia
Alright, you meet her tonight and tell her...
After Lady Jia whispered in the ear of her maid, they looked at each other and smiled.

Maid
You are so wise, my lady. Then you can stay out of this.
Lady Jia
Umm-hmm! She can please the princess with the kite, while I can make the kite kill her!

## 4-5 Warn

Try to soothe her
Warn her seriously
*Cool +5*
## 4-6 Stolen Kite

Keep it a secret
*Foxy +5*

## 4-10 Defuse

Try to buy some time
*Cautious +5*

Maybe it's a coincidence
*Innocent +5*
Player
She often comes to look for my faults, so maybe it's just a coincidence. Whoever is behind this, the thief must be someone in our room. Because we always lock the doors at night.

She is behind this
Player
She came as soon as the kite was missing. Such a strange coincidence! Anyway, the thief must be someone in our room. Because we always lock the doors at night.

They were shocked and looked at each other quietly.

Player
Honglian tried her best to protect you. Bihen was smart. But I don't see anything in Chunxiang ... Weiyang, you go to investigate it.
Weiyang
Don't worry, my lady. I will punish her if I find out who betrayed you!
For days, you neither found the betrayer nor heard any news from the princess. When you felt lucky that you survived the incident, Honglian came in merrily.

Honglian
My lady, Wang Quan comes by with his majesty's order that he wants to see you.
## 4-11 Emperor's Call

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Since you were granted a title, the emperor hadn't fetched you. Now he suddenly wished to see you, so the maids thought you were still adored by him.

Honglian
You haven't seen the emperor for al ong time, my lady. Today you can wear some light-colored clothes!
Player
(I wonder why he wishes to see me all of a sudden ... I hope it has nothing to do with the kite.)
No need. A proper and quiet dress will do. I don't want to be eyecatching.
Honglian
You seem to be very quiet and elegant. The emperor will fall in love with you when he sees you!
## 4-12 Win His Heart

Improvise and answer him smartly
*Innocent +5*
Player
(Seriously) It's true that I copied your writings. But I have no choice, as Lady Jia sent someone to steal the real kite! Please trust me, your majesty!
Emperor
Do you have any evidence?
Player
(Bit lower lip) No, I don't have. But she came to see me as soon as the kite went missing. Such a strange coincidence makes me wonder ...
Emperor
(Sneer) I thought you were different. But I was wrong. You are the same as those gossipers! Servants, take her out of here!
Dead
Reflect on yourself; Never gossip about others.

Explain yourself calmly
Player
I am sorry, your majesty. I didn't mean to do so. I have no choice.
Emperor
It looks as same as mine at the first sight of it. But yours is lack some strength.
Player
I am sorry. Though I tried and practiced many times, my copies still lack some strength.
Emperor
My sister said you admire me. I can tell she didn't lie. You couldn't do it so well if you didn't practice much. Considering your affection, I shouldn't blame you for it.
His hand was stroking your neck. You blushed since you hadn't been touched by a man for a long time.

Emperor
Aren't you very bold in the hunting field and bedroom? Why are you so shy now?
With that, his hands withdrew, and you could sense the smile in his voice.

Emperor
All right, I forgive you this time. You may leave now.
## 4-13 Wenxing

Ask about the bruises
Player
Why do you have bruises on your arms?
Wenxing
(Rolled down her sleeves) I hurt myself by accident when I was working. I am sorry for letting you see this.

Pretend not to see it
*Cautious +5*

You knew she was hurt by someone for sure. But she tried to cover it up, so you asked no more. After chatting with her for a while, you saw the jade pendant on her neck which was familiar.

Yaner
My lady, the rain has eased off a bit. It's quite chilly outside. Let's go back.
It was getting late. Weiyang may worry about you. So you nodded to Wenxing and left with Yaner.

## 4-14 Help Her

Insist on fetching Wenxing
*Innocent +5*
Player
I know what I am doing. As for standing against Lady Jiang, she is on the empress' side, while I am on the empress dowager's side. We will never get along
Weiyang
(Thought for a while and bowed to you) You are right, my lady.

Stay a low profile
Player
(Thought for a while.) Yaner, bring her here quietly. Keep a low profile. Don't let Lady Jiang find out.
Weiyang
I shall worry no more as you are so cautious, my lady.
Player
Actually, I am on the empress dowager's side, while she is with the empress. We will stand against each other sooner or later.
Weiyang
But now you are not strong enough. I think we'd better keep a low profile.

Player
Yaner, fetch Wenxing! Bring her here. I have some questions for her.
Yaner
Yes, my lady!
## 4-15 Dress Up

Weiyang
My lady, you got wet in the rain. Go and get changed!
Weiyang
You should take care of yourself and change your clothes when you get wet, my lady.
## 4-16 Reunion

Ask her why Lady Jiang targets her
*Cool +5*