*The scene starts where it ended previously...Lu Xia and Guo Min try their best to reduce the tension even though, they are annoyed by Xang Shu who keeps mocking and pestering them*

Xang Shu: Just because a royal acknowledged you, doesn't means That you are special, you wench!

Lu Xia: what did you call me?

Guo Min: How dare you?

Lu Xia: You need a damn lesson.

Xang Shu: Excuse ME!? and who's gonna teach me? An illiterate like you?

Lu Xia *whispers* : Oh I wish I could.

Guo Min *whispers* : Lu Xia! Don't! He's gonna get agressive.

Xang Shu: Ouh! So you arrogant little creature think that you can teach me a lesson?

C'mon teach me.
*Everyone is silent*

I SAID TEACH ME!
*Pulls out a sword*

Guo Min: Put that sword in-

Xang Shu: Shut up! You went easy on this creature.

*Lu Xia Glares at him. The fire burning inside her was at its peak*

And Look what happened?
This creature dares to glare me right infront of you.

Ok! It's looking like I will have to teach her manners if you can't.

*The sound of sword: Swishhhhhh*

Guo Min: Lu Xia- no-

*Lu Xia jumps like a feather to dodge the sword. Everyone starts whispering*

Xang Shu: What kind of witchcraft is this?

**Listen to Song "don't look down" from Shangchi movie in spotify while reading to get a good experience**

*Lu Xia Opens her eyes with a fierce look and a warning voice tone proclaims a war*

Lu Xia: You SAID, you want to teach me a lesson? Do it!

Xang Shu: You little-

*tries to attack with sword again but Lu Xia dodges it as usual. Lu Xia Smirks looking at the confused facade of Xang Shu*

Lu Xia: What happened little prince? You slow?

Guo Min: Lu Xia, you will get hurt!

Lu Xia: Oh No, I won't but Looks like Someone will get hurt today.

Let's see who will? Shall we, Prince?

*Lu Xia focuses her energy and stomps on the ground after which a bamboo stick gets flown towards her*

Xang Shu: a bamboo stick? My sword can break it apart.

Lu Xia: We will see about that.

*Xang Shu tries to attack again but Lu Xia with her swift moves jumps over and- Swooshhhh-

Hits the Prince with the bamboo stick*

Guo Min: Ouch! But serves him right.

*Xang Shu yells due to pain. He violently attacks Lu Xia but she dodges it each time. Chang Lin Ryu Shim, Guo Kan and Queen Jiuling reach the scene and are surprised to see Xang Shu and Lu Xia in a fight*

Ryu Shim: Lu Xia Back out! He will hurt you.

Guo Kan: Sister-

Chang Lin: Xang Shu! STOP IT.

*The tussel goes on. Lu Xia tries to counter attack with her bamboo stick but Xang Shu aware of her moves, blocks it*

Guo Min: Brother Shim!

Ryu Shim: How did these two engage in a fight.

Guo Min: Because Lu Xia wanted to protect me!

*Doushhheeeee-

Lu Xia's bamboo stick get broken*

Xang Shu: Now, who will save you?

Lu Xia: I will save myself.

*Lu Xia performs Tai Chi Posture of Yin and Yang to arouse her Qi/Ch'i*

Lu Xia: *whispers* Bless me, Heavens! For I ask the nature to move along with me.

*Lu Xia's eyes becomes different as if in trance, moving in posture of  where the air seems to flow*

Whenever, people will be mistreated around me, I will be there to protect them. This is the gift given to me and my duty.

*Air flows in the direction of Lu Xia's hand*

Guo Kan: what- what is that?

*The air takes the shape of a small tornado...*

Queen Jiuling: How is she doing it?

*Lu Xia squeezed the size of the space between the hands which forms a tornado like structure*

Lu Xia to Xang Shu: You wanted a lesson? Take it!

*Lu Xia throws her hand towards Xang Shu and the tornado like structure traps him till it throws the arrogant creature towards the tall trees of the palace*

*Lu Xia controls the air again and this time throws Xang Shu into the water fountain.*

** View the below pictures to imagine the scene

Credits: Movie ShangChi**

*Everyone bursts into laughter seeing Xang Shu drenched in water. He groans*

Ryu Shim: That was-

Chang Lin: Unreal.

Guo Kan: I think I need to take my fighting lessons seriously

Guo Min *fangirling* : She's a born warrior

Queen Jiuling *exclaims* : She is truly gifted

Emperor Fu Xian: What was that?

*Everyone looks back to see Emperor with Fang Kai who looks angry*

Emperor Fu Xian: To the Court. Now!

*The important people involved in the incident quickly gathered at the royal court which was also attended by Guo Min's mom, Lu Chiqi. Lu Chiqi hugged Guo Min and Guo Kan, thanking heavens for protecting her children*

Emperor Fu Xian: What happened back there? I need an explanation.

Guo Min: I will testify since the incident happened partly due to me.

Fang Kai: How can a royal maid like this *points towards Lu Xia* dare to hurt a royal member like my son. I demand punishment.

Guo Min: In that case, your son deserves a punishment too for misbehaving with me.

Emperor Fu Xian: Xang Shu misbehaved with you?

Fang Kai: it's not possible. I am sure they misunderstood.

Chang Lin: I am sure I didn't misunderstand though.

Your Majesty, may I speak on the matter.

Emperor: You may!

Chang Lin: Your Majesty, while Lu Xia might have hurt Xang Shu but her intention was not wrong. She was protecting Guo Min's dignity

Guo Min: It's true, your Majesty.

Queen Jiuling: I can testify the same.

Fang Kai: Nonsense, yall are protecting this girl against my son?

Ryu Shim: She has a name, General. It's Lu Xia.

*Fang Kai's face twitches with realisation*

And its more like We are stating the truth than protecting her.

I don't need to tell you all about your son's behaviour, do I?

Chang Lin: We have been tolerating Xang Shu's misuse of power since the beginning but this time, it's about our cousin and NO ONE touches my family.

Emperor: Elaborate Chang Lin! What do you mean by tolerate?

Chang Lin: Your Majesty, I have been keeping this information from you to avoid conflicts, please Forgive me for this sin but Now, You deserve to know what has been happening.

Ryu Shim: Fathe- I mean Your Majesty, Xang Shu has been abusing his power and mistreating royal maids like his slaves. He also mistreated the common folk on many occasions and Killed people for fun while hunting when he didn't find animals to hunt.

But about some years ago in the battle of LuoPin-

Fang Kai *protests* : Prince Ryu shim-

Emperor: I haven't allowed anyone to interrupt in between!

*Fang Kai scorns*

Ryu Shim: Han Pinyu-
*Tears build up in Ryu Shim's eyes. Lu Xia notices the struggle. Meanwhile, the audience look down in honour of the sacrifice which Han Pinyu made for his country*

Ryu Shim: Your Majesty, do you know the real reason behind Han Pinyu's death?

It was all because of Xang Shu that I lost my dearest friend.

*Ryu Shim breaks down but Queen Jiuling and even Chang Lin makes an effort to calm him down. Guo Min gasps on the revelation and loses her composure but Guo Kan and her mom pacifies her*

Chang Lin to Ryu Shim: I will take it from here, brother.

Have confidence in me.

*Ryu Shim nods*

Chang Lin: Your Majesty, It was Xang Shu who helped the Enemies trap Han Pinyu to make sure that he wouldn't make out alive...

Fang Kai: Rubbish! Why would my son do that?

Guo Kan: Because of my sister.

Emperor: Guo Min?

Guo Kan: Today, The whole court needs to know the truth which I, Brother Shim and Brother Lin has been hiding.

Han Pinyu Loved Guo Min and so did she.

Emperor: and Yall didn't bother to tell me?

Chang Lin: Han Pinyu wanted to tell you about this by himself. Infact he wanted to ask Guo Min's hand in marriage. I got to know about it after Guo Min was poisoned when I bumped into Ryu Shim and Guo Kan talking about it.

He wanted to wait for your blessings and without it, he refused to start a new life with Guo Min.

Guo Kan: Xang Shu knew about it too, he has an unhealthy infatuation towards Guo Min, so he plotted against Han Pinyu and made a deal with the Enemies so that Han Pinyu could be captured without his own knowledge.

Han Pinyu was one of the best warriors we had and an able administrator while also being a General. With the end of his life, the morale of the soldiers would drop and they knew it. So they made Han Pinyu a pawn and the rest is what we all know.

The Enemies made their demands and your Majesty refused, in order to protect the lives of thousands in lieu of one and Han Pinyu happily accepted it. At last, he was killed.

Ryu Shim: It was a murder.

Fang Kai: What proof do you have?

Chang Lin: Trust me, we do have proof.

*Chang Lin Whispers to royal guards and they leave the place*

Emperor: Why did you hide this fact?

Guo Kan: Isn't it obvious? General Fang Kai is also one of your important people and Xang Shu was his son plus we didn't have any proof at that point of time until Brother Chang Lin started investigating and found some evidence and-

Chang Lin: And a witness.

*to Royal Guards*

Bring him in.

*We see a man in rags dragged by guards*

Emperor: I know him.

Chang Lin: You are right, Your Majesty.

This is the Chief General of the Ying Army, our old enemy.

Reveal to the court what you told me that day unless you want to die.

Emperor: Did Xang Shu-
Did he really make a deal with your king regarding Han Pinyu?

Prisoner: Your Majesty, during the battle of LuoPin,
It's true that Prince Xang Shu came to us and offered us to help by trapping Han Pinyu.

We agreed because we knew his importance in your army.

Fang Kai: That's not possible.

Emperor: No one speaks in between when I am investigating!

Fang Kai: But Your Majes-

Emperor *in rage* : Zip your mouth unless you want me to kill your son the way he made Han Pinyu die.

I haven't forgotten the events during the battle.
The regret of letting Han Pinyu die still lingers on my mind.

He was not just a great warrior but like my son. I trained him along with General Can Dong when we discovered him displaying his skills to get money for food.

Even during the last moments, he didn't blame me for once but died happily even when I was Unaware of his love for my niece Guo Min.

*Entire Court whispers and glares at Fang Kai. Han Pinyu was in everyone's good books. He was not only a person enjoying high status in palace but also stayed among the poor and made donations in the name of the dynasty. How can anyone forget the warrior Han Pinyu who sacrificed his everything for the Empire?*

Lu Xia POV: Now I feel more regretful on why I didn't torture that monster who snatched away Guo Min's love and Ryu Shim's best friend. How can someone be so vicious and selfish?
He is pure evil.

Emperor: Explain me *to the prisoner*

*The prisoner narrated the entire incident and there was no doubt that Xang Shu set up Han Pinyu for death.

The idea of Han Pinyu's activities could only be revealed by someone who works closely with the army and with the prisoner's testimony, everything became as white as milk

The Emperor feels pain in his chest while listening to the tale of betrayal*

Queen Jiuling: Your Majesty! Are you fine?

Call the doctor!

Emperor: No need, I am alright.

Lu Xia!

Lu Xia *kneels down* : Your Majesty!

Emperor: You protected the dignity of my niece and along with that you protected my dignity.

*Emotionally*

I claim myself to be an Emperor and yet I had no idea of what was going on behind my back.

I feel like I have trusted the wrong people. If anything bad happened to my niece, how would I show my face to my younger brother who left his children in my care.

Hence, I have made a decision!

*Everyone looks on with curiosity*

You are not liable to any punishment.

You are liable for a reward.
And after Witnessing that you have a special gift, I permit you to train your skills along with the royal family members in our defence and attack hall.

Lu Xia: Your Majesty, as much as I am relieved on not receiving any punishment, I have promised my father that I would not use my gift or display it unless absolutely necessary.

Emperor: You don't have to worry about that. I will take care of the matter with your father later.

*takes a look at Fang Kai*

As About your son, I punish him with life imprisonment for betrayal to his nation, betrayal to his authority, for endangering my niece's safety & for killing and plotting Han Pinyu's death.

And Along with it, Your son will be subjected to daily 40 whips so that he can feel the pain of what Han Pinyu felt.

*Ryu Shim and Guo Min finally feel a part of them relieved after knowing that  the culprit of Han Pinyu will rot in prison.

Lu Xia is satisfied with Emperor's decision and admires his righteousness.

Chang Lin smiles at Ryu Shim and pats him on his back which signals a new bond between the brothers but if you think this is the end of the matter, then you are very wrong because now we are going to see the entry of an important character*

Fang Kai: Your Majesty, I appeal you to reduce my son's punishment. Give him life imprisonment but please don't give him whips.

Emperor: Fang Kai, It's your fault that you failed as a parent.

Fang Kai: Your Majesty, I believe I have given my support to your throne and aided you in war when needed. I agree I knew about my son's misbehaviour but I didn't know his ploy against Han Pinyu.

I am aware of Prince Ryu Shim and Princess Guo Min's grief and I am regretful on failing as a father but please show my son some lenience for the sake of our friendship.

*Emperor Fu Xian tries to speak but is soon intervened by a figure hiding behind the crowd*

Can Dong: So poisoning my daughter is a part of your support to the Emperor and friendship.

*Fang Kai's face turns white and Everyone is surprised to see Can Dong back at the palace*

Chang Lin: Uncle Dong!

I thought You were in-

Can Dong; Frontiers?
Yes, I was!

But I got my hands on something and I figured out that catching Enemies inside our home is more important than catching the ones from outside.

Don't worry, I have managed to keep the army on alert. They are fine.

*to The Emperor*

But your Majesty, you might have to lose your left hand today.

Guo Kan: What are you saying father?

You will amputate Uncle Xian's left hand?

Can Dong: Idiot! There's something called idioms.

Sorry, Your Majesty but as I said, it seems like you will have to put one more person inside the prison to end the cycle of betrayal.

*Everyone Looks on*

Emperor: What do you mean?

Can Dong: Your Majesty, the person who poisoned my daughter is General Fang Kai. He's as rotten as his son.

I have been here since some time and heard everything his son did to my daughter and Han Pinyu. So Its a good time to expose Fang Kai as well. Father and son will give each other company in prison.

Fang Kai: Can Dong, do you have any idea who you are accusing?

Can Dong: Yes, I am accusing that person who put my daughter's life in jeopardy for I don't know what reason but today, I guess I will get all the answers.

Emperor: Elaborate!

Can Dong: Your Majesty, I sent some of my soldiers who to carry out investigating in the area, Lu Xia informed us about. The Household which sells the poisonous items!

Thanks to her, my men were able to catch this person whom I would like to present before you.

*Can Dong's men bring a person who is beaten up*

Can Dong: Will you speak or?

Unknown Man: I was ordered by General Fang Kai to purchase the items from the Household in NonLang. I brew the items together to make a strong poison.

Emperor: *in anger* Fang Kai! You tried to kill my niece? Why?

What has she done to you!!?

Fang Kai: Its- it's not true.
This is a ploy.
I am not-

Can Dong: Drop the act!
*to the injured man*

Speak infront of the court!

Unknown man: His aim was to divert Can Dong's attention towards his daughter so that Your Majesty doesn't hand the responsibility of the defence frontier to the latter.

Although, General Fang Kai didn't tell me his aim but I overheard him so that I can blackmail him when needed for protection and money.

*Everyone in the court gasps at the conspiracy carried out by Fang Kai. The man who commanded respect from everyone has now lost it all due to his misdeeds*

Emperor: Even after, I trusted you so much, you chose to betray me?

You tried to poison my niece.
Your son snatched away my niece's love.
It's true, the apple doesn't falls far from the tree.

Royal Guards!!!

*Understanding the command of the Emperor, the royal guards captures Fang Kai who struggles to free himself*

Fang kai: Your Majesty, this is wrong!

Let me go.

Emperor: You will have the same punishment as you son. Guards take him far away from my sight.

Fang Kai *shouts at the top of his lungs* : Fu Xian! You will pay for it!

You messed with the wrong person!
I will take my revenge from you!

*The guards drag Fang Kai away*

Emperor *declares* : I strip away the royal titles from Fang Kai, his son and other family members.

Fang Kai's territory-

*Looks at Ryu Shim*

I declare that Fang Kai's territory will have a new ruler. My son, Ryu Shim will manage the territory from now on.

This is my gift to you, my son. You have suffered a lot.

I also permit, Fang Kai's wife and Daughter to stay in the royal Palace but They won't be given the top privileges granted to important royal family members.

They will be treated with respect but no extra dignity or privilege. I have made this decision as I-

I don't want women to suffer because of something, the males of the Household chose to do.

This is my final decision and no force in the Empire will have a say in it.

The Court is Dismissed!

*Everyone gives a round of applause and kneels down before the Emperor for his wise decision. Can Dong Reunites with his family, especially his wife Lu Chiqi. Can Dong hugs his wife and then his daughter and son*

Can Dong: I am so sorry, Guo Min. Even after being your father, I couldn't understand your true feelings.

Guo Min: I am sorry too. Now Let's start a fresh beginning.

No more crying...

Guo Kan: Yes, no more crying!

Chang Lin: I am sorry for hiding a lot of things from-

Emperor: You did it for the stability of the Empire and I don't blame you.

Lu Xia *to Ryu Shim* : So what should I call you now?

Ryu Shim: Huh?

Lu Xia: You got promoted idiot!

Ryu Shim: I guess you are right. Thank you for saving My sister.

Lu Xia: Welcome!

Chang Lin *teasing* : So you are not just a normal girl, huh?

You have been sneaky!

Ryu Shim *pouting* : Oh Yes! I thought I was your best friend?

You didn't tell me about your ability!

Lu Xia: Just like you hided things for the sake of your sister, I made a promise to my father. I can't disobey him but I also can't insult the divine power which gifted me the ability to  defend myself and others.

Lu Xia POV: Ryu Shim called me his best friend? He called me his BEST FRIEND!!!!!! Thank you heavens, for making my life better in this palace.

Chang Lin: Well, it seems like you will be training with us.

Ryu Shim *pressing his knuckles* : And this time, I will have to try my hands on you.

Lu Xia: you will fight with a woman?

Ryu Shim: No, I will fight with a brave warrior who is also my best friend.

Chang Lin: Don't forget me. I am in the ring too.

Lu Xia: Seems like I will have a lot of headache to deal with!

*The trio bursts into laughter.

The Emperor Fu Xian looks on and smiles. Queen Jiuling notices the same*

Queen Jiuling: You seem to smile about something...

Emperor: it's interesting how after Lu Xia's arrival, there has been a lot of things which I have been able to know, the things which I was kept dark about.

Look at the brothers. Even They seem to have formed a bond. I am not saying it's necessarily Lu Xia but her incoming in this palace has changed a lot of things for the better.

Now that I think about it, I wonder what would have happened if she was not here. Guo Min's life, this ploy against my family and most importantly the bond of the brothers would have not taken place if she was not here.

Queen Jiuling: She's special and I mean it. I knew it when I met her for the first time. She has "a Beautiful Power" which has femininity and zeal of a warrior.

Emperor: She's meant for great things. My hunch says that She will do great things for the Empire, that her name will be written in golden letters.

Queen Jiuling: I hope, we can all start over with a lot of things. It's time. We must think from the perspective of not just rulers, but also family members.

Emperor: I am grateful that I have a wise Queen like you. I would have gone mad with stress if you were not here.

Tomorrow, I will have to figure things out regarding Lu Xia's parents.

Queen Jiuling: Everything will be fine, trust me.

Emperor: My trust in you and the divine power has been providing me with the strength to keep things steady. C'mon, Let's rest for tonight.

*Everyone leaves the court. The palace returned to it's blissful and harmonious environment. Everyone was pleased with themselves except some lurking souls*

Ju Ring *groans* : Lu Xia, Lu Xia, Lu Xia!! Urhgghhhhhhh...
This girl snatched away my everything. My father! My brother! My royal status!

*She tears a pillow. Ju Ring's mother, Pi Kaixu attempts to calm down her daughter*

Pi Kaixu: My dear, whatever happened was due to the actions committed by your father and brother. What can a mere maid do to expose everything?

It is karma. It is fate.

One must face the consequences of his actions. That's what your father and brother are doing now.

It's our fortune that the Emperor is letting us stay at his palace even after the things your father and brother did.

Ju Ring: Stop Being a Doormat, Mom! Whatever happened was due to this little creature named Lu Xia.

I promise, the moment I enter the palace... this Lu Xia girl won't be able to hide from me.

I will make her pay!

I will take my father's revenge.

I am Ju Ring, The Future Queen Consort of Lyjas Dynasty and Anyone in my way will die!

*Looks like Princess Ju Ring is in a sour mood. What will happen when she gets to meet Lu Xia?

Will everything be ok, the way it turned out to be today?

Or is there a storm coming before silence.

Stay Tuned to know later*

Preview: Lu Xia, Chang Lin and Ryu Shim engage in a friendly fight. Lu Xia also manages to teach some defence tricks to Guo Min for safety. The Emperor summons Lu Xia's parents.

Ju Ring Spots Lu Xia.
Chang Lin begins to develop feelings for Lu Xia.