White Princess in Wu (Vais/Wu People)

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The city of Jian Ye was much farther from Chang Sha than Wei Ming thought. The girl was unused to the concept of long distance travel. She brought a carriage to carry her supplies for what would likely be a long journey across china. She rode Epona ahead of her entourage (a group of 5 attendants from her estate). Stopping and greeting the gate guards. Ming asked where to find the castle the Sun family. She hoped to gain audience with their leader, Sun Quan. To her pleasant surprise. The guards were expecting the White Princesses arrival. Word of her entourage heading towards the Wu kingdom must have arrived before her. Ming was unaware she was that well known in the current climate.

"Everyone. Please wait within the city for my return. Do not traverse any area that you feel as uninviting. But most of all, enjoy yourselves. This is supposed to be a fun journey and you are welcome to purchase souvenirs for your families. Try to meet here by the evening unless a message from me says otherwise. Let's go!"

As the group dispersed, Ming was rather excited to see the cultures of the region. It was a place that grew more prominent during her families days leading Chu. This was a fresh kingdom beholden to the Han. She wanted to see how they ruled, what kind of people they were, where they may be going. Wei Ming began to find herself thinking as she rode quietly through the streets towards her destination. The people seemed happy and the markets were thriving... at least at first glance. Ming had heard that this kingdom was divided into fractions of it's own. She wondered how much of this was actually the Sun's doing, and if this was to be a lasting prosperity.

Wei Ming's dreams showed her that many a kingdom would rise and fall with no true end in sight. Until the foreigners invade and change everything forever. She needed to find who the light chose to be the great unifier to protect the land. She needed to see the relationships the Sun had with everyone else.

Hopefully some of her questions about Wu will be answered during this stay.

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It was a long journey to Jian Ye from Chang Sha, longer then Hua Gui had thought originally but he didn't mind it much as he enjoyed the company of Wei Ming, Around him she acted like her normal self and not as the "White Princess" although it still a habit for her to do. He sat across from her and spoke to her throughout the ride and caught on up on old topics until they finally arrived at Jian Ye. Wei Ming looked a little different then usual, in the excited department. Hua Gui guessed she probably didn't travel much, especially long distance and came up to the conclusion he have to watch over her closely to make sure "no one will take advantage of her. When they arrived with her five attendants and they sort the situation with the gate guard, Hua Gui stepped out of the carriage finally to see a excited Wei Ming speaking out to everyone. 

 "Everyone. Please wait within the city for my return. Do not traverse any area that you feel as uninviting. But most of all, enjoy yourselves. This is supposed to be a fun journey and you are welcome to purchase souvenirs for your families. Try to meet here by the evening unless a message from me says otherwise. Let's go!"



As Wei Ming began her way to the palace, Hua Gui walked up to her and looked at her over his shoulder

"Am coming with you...no exceptions Ming....Thing's here are different then your home region. Just imangine me as a Han observer.....Perhaps I can meet this sword master Sun Quan has as his bodyguard, I hear he is quite masterful of the blade is lethal to all who challenge him....I wonder"

He then put on his thinking cap for a few moments as they walked before he drew his attention once more on Wei Ming, watching out for her safety as he fully knew she was still native to the world.

[Sun Quan]

Preparing himself, the King of Wu, Sun Quan was waiting to move forth from the palace with a few of his personal guard in tow as an entourage including the bodyguard Zhou Tai. He had received a message from the White Princess of Chang'sha that she was here to visit the city he had poured much work into. So he had finished all of the matters in court for the day, to personally greet the Princess as her arrival was estimated to be this day. Chang'sha was an important city to Quan, one that he hopes will wave the banner of Wu in some way in the future. Now normally it would be difficult in order to meet someone within the city as he would have to wait at the palace for them to come find him. But Quan had many a follower he had within the populace of Jian Ye. And it was only soon enough that he would hear word of where the Princess was located. His personal retinue were all made up of people who respected Quan's beard culture that he cultivated since he was a boy. Though risk did come from the Nobles he had angered, Quan also recognized that because he had so little restrictions over the economy of the city. Money became the ruling power of the people. And simply there were people in the city who resented Quan's decisions to officially stay out of it. Yes opportunity was everywhere in Jian Ye, but those who simply just did not have the ability or capacity to seize it because of life, suffered under it.

Though that was officially, under the surface Quan had influence. His followers acted as his agents, with him as a guiding hand and a little coin. He tried to improve that situation. Making sure his subtle will is carried out between the Merchants. Although not all, and not even a majority. These voices made sure that the freedom wasn't abused as much as it could be. Though one could ask, if him influencing the situation this way. Driving merchants and traders out of business who took advantage and abused this. Is that freedom? But in the end that was only a bandage for the problems to ensure that the problems don't freely flow. It was not a perfect system.

Stroking his beard Quan waited some time until someone whom the guards allowed through upon showing a seal approached. The man told Quan that the Princess and her entourage weren't far behind him and were riding for the palace. Also describing how she had left her attendants to explore the city markets as she and a man continued forward.

"I give you my thanks as always, you are always a big help when it comes to these thing Bian. Please make sure to let the bearded merchants know to put out some nice deals in the general market for tourists today." Quan patted the man on the back and shook his hand. Then he turned to his guard and Zhou Tai to speak. "Everyone we move out, come along now and keep up we will go on foot today!" Quan smiled as he moved forward from the Palace gates and to the path that the Princess was taking. His hand continuously stroking his beard, as it put him in a delightful mood.

Quan and his entourage turned onto the street of one of the larger markets strolling through it with haste. Populace bowing as they saw him, and merchants offering him some goods yelling things out to him. Though he had no time right now to look at what they were offering. Perhaps later he would have the time as he smiled and waved his hand that he did not want to buy to anyone who saw. These markets are Quan's pride and joy as anyone could set up shop here if they had something to sell as he did away with permits. Although that did invite conmen and scam artists. Though eventually they would be dealt with and driven out...

[Zhou Tai]

"Crack!......Crack!.....Crack!" Zhou Tai's neck made after he cracked his neck into place as he walked next to his lord as they left the palace few a more hands. Zhou felt a bit disappointed his lord had brought extra hands with him, was he not good enough for the job? He had killed hundreds in the name of Sun Quan and had protected him skillfully, saving him from certain deaths so many times so why the extra hands? It frustrated him and perhaps it had hurt his Ego but he knew better then to ask questions as it wasn't his place to ask something to his lord that didn't involve alcohol or his sister. Supposedly he was meeting some noble girl from another city with her servants, he wondered why he was meeting a noble girl? surely she couldn't be of that value? Why was he even needed in there home city? Zhou Tai would be lying to himself if he said he rather be here then on patrol keeping his skills up with a blade. "well it's time to get this show started" he thought to himself as the group entered the market place. He looked at his lord and the servants as they walked him and Sun Quan 'Beards......sigh......I will never get used to this Beard culture" He thought to himself once more.

The marketplace was a bit busier then usual, perhaps there was a greater harvest this year then last? Either that of the people of Wu enjoyed more freedom then most others besides perhaps Wei but that country.....that country always acted so self righteous it could be sickening at times. The market place was normal however with many buying and selling there wares with the only stores gathering his attention would be the alcohol. Maybe later this evening, he pick up some high quality alcohol the castle didn't often have. He knew these stores held the best for black market sales and would get these bottles before anyone else. He sure did a good quality bottle of wine after a long day of work. These thoughts changed as a man approached him, Zhou Tai had his hands on Dusk ready to draw at any moment but it was only Bian, one of his lord's servants with Sun Quan speaking to him.


"I give you my thanks as always, you are always a big help when it comes to these thing Bian. Please make sure to let the bearded merchants know to put out some nice deals in the general market for tourists today." Quan patted the man on the back and shook his hand. Then he turned to his guard and Zhou Tai to speak. "Everyone we move out, come along now and keep up we will go on foot today!" Quan smiled as he moved forward from the Palace gates and to the path that the Princess was taking. His hand continuously stroking his beard, as it put him in a delightful mood.


Sun Quan picked up the pace and so did Zhou Tai and the rest of the servants. The merchants wasted no time giving Sun Quan "The Look" to try and get him to buy from there wares but his lord looked unfazed as he wished to find the White Princess. The only thing Zhou Tai cared about here if they were legal and where the best alcohol was at. 

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Hua Gui broke her out of her thoughts when he spoke.

"Hmmm? I will be careful, but I do not feel any warnings from the light today. Since we are here with no hostility, I doubt we will have any problems. And if there were, that IS why you are here Sir Gui." She said with reassurance.

Ming smiled at him and shook her head as if to remove his fears. He was a very uptight man and she understood this feeling. While she had no idea how to control her own thoughts and stresses. Ming was pretty good at at least lightening another's stress.

As they continued. The street ahead suddenly became louder. Looking up from Gui, she saw a great bearded man with several guards. He was dressed in fine red garments that meant he was...?

"Lord Sun Quan!"

Wei Ming waved from a top Epona. Quickly dismounting she left her horse with Hua Gui and ran ahead of him to only make a sudden stop and quickly made a deep bow.

"I am Wei Ming. The traveler who came here to see you. "

She stood and calmed down significantly. Darn, her emotions did it again! Ming stood and backed up. Her face grew very serious.

"Lord Sun Quan, head of the Sun family, master of Jian Ye... I am on a long pilgrimage of learning and teaching. I hope to accomplish two things during my stay here. One is to learn of your ways here in Jian Ye and see how a good lord treats his people and allies. While I grew up as a noble of a fallen clan. I am lacking in many talents. I am curious of your ways and would like to spread word of them to the rest of the land to bring prosperity to all peoples that I visit. The other is to assist any of those who feel lost in your city. I have become fairly good at restoring the peoples inspiration and bringing faith back into their hearts. "

Wei Ming finished and looked at Sun Quan with a look of someone older than she was. One may even be concerned that she was too forward. That simply was how she was though. Ming had to not seem like a lost little girl before a man like this.

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Hua Gui sighed at Wei Ming's words. She be careful but since her special powers hadn't gone off she thought nothing could happen, yeah right. Hua Gui felt as if he was dealing with one of his own daugthers but at least they were a bit more mature and realistic about things, Wei Ming was a bit too native for her own good. She need a man to watch over her. Thank god that wouldn't be him. Hua Gui did look at her as a adopted daugther of sorts but he was getting too old to deal with this on a daily basis and couldn't keep up with young energy not that he could really complain since he explored the world at one point in his life too and no one could of stopped him. Before he could even leave his thoughts correctly before started to stare at some man, jumping off her horse and sprinted like some girl just married to a man. She left Epona(Zelda Reference nice lol) with Him. "Dammit! Ming!" He said to himself in his mind, He took his eyes off her for less then a minute as she already bolted off for the bearded man.


Hua Gui grabbed the ropes from Epona's saddle so she couldn't run off although the thought had came across his mind to let her run wild to teach Wei Ming a lesson "Another time perhaps" He said to himself. As he walked with Epona, he looked at the bearded man and saw Wei Ming bowing to him. It must be Sun Quan, one of the Emperor's lap dogs who was given power in this region. He had nothing agianst the man personally, He just knew he was one of the "Big shows" that was viving for power under the Hand and would mostly likely try to take the throne, not that it matter much to him since the Emperor was nothing anyhow even after training Emperor Ling in politics and ware, the only thing he caed for was women.

When he finally cought upto Wei Ming, he cross his arms standing right behind her in complete silence as she spook to Sun Quan.


"Lord Sun Quan, head of the Sun family, master of Jian Ye... I am on a long pilgrimage of learning and teaching. I hope to accomplish two things during my stay here. One is to learn of your ways here in Jian Ye and see how a good lord treats his people and allies. While I grew up as a noble of a fallen clan. I am lacking in many talents. I am curious of your ways and would like to spread word of them to the rest of the land to bring prosperity to all peoples that I visit. The other is to assist any of those who feel lost in your city. I have become fairly good at restoring the peoples inspiration and bringing faith back into their hearts. "

[Sun Quan]

Now Sun Quan wasn't expecting much he's dealt with many a Noble and person with status. But what happened even he was caught a bit off guard by it. When it was he who was supposed to catch the person off guard by meeting them outside the palace. But when he heard the young lady call out his name, wave her hand up in the air, dismount to run up to him. He had to take a step back as before the woman suddenly stopped to bow. He had felt like she was about to jump him as a flash of his sister Ren at a younger age appeared in his mind.

"I am Wei Ming. The traveler who came here to see you. "

Looking at Wei Ming, two thoughts appeared in his head. That she either had to be a truly cunning person to put on this act upon meeting Quan in the middle of a lively street and marketplace. Or that she was a very lively and innocent young lady. In his heart he felt a bit refreshed, as Quan had a disdain for nobility. And even if she could be a truly cunning girl. It was like every part of his being told Quan that this was genuine. But before he was about to bow back to the girl and greet her as Sun Quan the King of Wu. A man that held just sheer presence walked up behind her with arms crossed and Ming's horse in hand. Then Wei Ming visibly turned serious and spoke again.

"Lord Sun Quan, head of the Sun family, master of Jian Ye... I am on a long pilgrimage of learning and teaching. I hope to accomplish two things during my stay here. One is to learn of your ways here in Jian Ye and see how a good lord treats his people and allies. While I grew up as a noble of a fallen clan. I am lacking in many talents. I am curious of your ways and would like to spread word of them to the rest of the land to bring prosperity to all peoples that I visit. The other is to assist any of those who feel lost in your city. I have become fairly good at restoring the peoples inspiration and bringing faith back into their hearts. "

First Quan bowed back to the Princess, and he thought about the Princess's request. She had been very humble and wanting to learn of how Quan ruled. Perhaps his bias on all Nobility was a bit wrong. Sun Quan will remember this.

Secondly he responded in kind to her. "Princess Wei Ming, you needn't be so formal. And I appreciate your willingness to help I will not mind if you do such a thing. But as per your request here we are in one of the markets set up around the city. If you wish to learn how I rule. Before I show you some hospitality from the Sun family in the palace. How about learn the hospitality from the people of my city directly. Shall we have a look through the market here?" Sun Quan gestured to the bustling market near them. Rows of stands and carts all around. Distinct trade houses differentiated by the wealthy merchants who set them up. Pens for oxen and horse dotted. The variety of smells from food stalls all around mixing in the air. In the background one of the ports connected to this particular market filled with all kinds of civilian ships. With the occasional guard patrol around to keep the peace. Bolstered by private guards of wealthy merchants protecting their trade. It was both a welcoming atmosphere, underlying with a ruthless one of fierce competition.

He then remembered the man standing behind her and posed a question. "If that is alright with the man with an irritated look and posture standing behind you Princess?" Sun Quan stated with a bit of a playful tone stroking his beard.

[Zhou Tai]

As the girl approached Sun Quan with haste, Zhou Tai jumped in front of his lord with his hand on his blades handle ready to strike. To him the girl might seem harmless but looks could be deceiving and he was not going to be taking chances with his lord here for if he died, all of Wu might fall with him, not to mention his sister would most likely kill him herself If emotional enough. Zhou Tai eased up however as she bowed and show respect to his lord, Either she was clever as hell or a complete native idiot for running up to the ruler of a city like that. Sun Quan followed suite and wished for them to drop there formalities and just act as normal people. Zhou Tai pulled himself back as the two conveyed until in the background a man with a young mare approached them, Zhou Tai shoved his way to this man ready to enter his killing mode once more If he was deemed a thread to Sun Quan then everything Changed.....

As the man approached him however he recognized him and his blade, Zhou Tai never once thought he would ever see him ever again. It had been so many years ago he saw him and trained with him, so many years since he had seen anyone that was true family to him. While the Sun family treated him like family to an extent, he was and would always just be a loyal soldier to there cause and that would most likely never change but this man........This man was like a third father to him, the second being his Master in the east across the ocean.......This man was his master, the person that made him the warrior he is today.

Zhou Tai fell to his knees immediately and put his left arm to his chest where his heart belonged as soon as his master came within his range to show the most respect for his old master and to ask him

"Master....It has....Been a long time......What is your bidding my master?

Zhou Tai firmly stated in the most serious tone possible as this man was his most true master possible.

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The White Princess

W E I M I N G

"May The Light guide me on the path I walk."


Garb: Traveling garb
Mood: Fairly Good
Condition: Good
Post Type: Political!



The Sun family head agreed to her requests. Wei Ming was not surprised after all,  any lord who is told how great he is, will be all too happy to indulge in spreading what they think is right. The marketplace he gestured to was truly exceptional. Much larger and busier than Chang Sha's which was the only market Ming had seen in her lifetime. She heard stories that during their primes. Both Luo Yang and Chai Sang, the capitals of the Han and old Chu respectively. Had even greater thriving cities. Ming was uncertain if the stories were true, but she trusted in the stories of her family.

Sun Quan made a comment about her companion Hua Gui. Who was being rather grumpy today.

"Ah, Master Hua Gui is a very good friend and one of my main martial instructors. He is simply very protective and I admit to needing a escort like him. As my heritage,mission, and views can cause more hardship on my journey than for others."

She looked back to see a tall warrior who was with Quan kneeling to Hua Gui. Ming made a curious look of interest.

"It seems your general knows Master Gui. One must wonder if the land is large or small..."

Ming was begining to find herself thinking over that concept when she caught herself. Now was not the time to live in her head again. Wei Ming called to to the stalwart warrior.

"Master Gui. we are going to explore the marketplace and further speak with Lord Sun Quan. I would like you to stay close with Epona. It will allow you and your acquaintance to catch up while we walk. If that is alright with you Lord Su Quan."

Wei Ming looked to Sun Quan. She was being friendly and truly was a friendly sort to begin with. However her mind and intuition were always keeping her in a analytical state. She wanted to see and learn from this man's very actions and how those around him acted. The White Princess needed to know if he was on a path that The Light would approve. Were this cities priorities in the right place, or were the people being led astray? 

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Hua Gui continued in his serious stance with his arms crossed as Wei Ming spoke her mind.

"Ah, Master Hua Gui is a very good friend and one of my main martial instructors. He is simply very protective and I admit to needing a escort like him. As my heritage,mission, and views can cause more hardship on my journey than for others."


"pfff..Of course she needs me as her escort, with how she acts, she get me killed one day hehe" He spoke ti himself and laughed inside, Wasn't it the truth? Wei Ming was still a girl, not a woman and still had a lot to learn but maybe this trip to Wu would do her good, we have to see right? Although it looks likes he wouldn't be watching her after a man clothed in high quality armor kneed before him and Wei Ming with the princess even stating it out loud to everyone.


"It seems your general knows Master Gui. One must wonder if the land is large or small..."



Being "Surprised" Would putting it lightly to see how surprised the Han General was as he caught completely off guard by this action the warrior took towards but then Wei Ming doing what she had always done best, took the opportunity to him at least to escape from from him. Before he could even react, Wei Ming looked up to him 

"Master Gui. we are going to explore the marketplace and further speak with Lord Sun Quan. I would like you to stay close with Epona. It will allow you and your acquaintance to catch up while we walk. If that is alright with you Lord Su Quan."



Of course Wei Ming would use this to escape! Hua Gui thought to himself as Wei Ming took her leave with Sun Quan and his servants. He knew she wanted to learn every nook and cranny about this city and how Sun Quan's action have effected the city and if they were deemed worthy of the heavens, not something he entirely understood, at least from her prospective anyway but he thought understood most of the time originally being a monk after all.  As they took there leave, Hua Gui made a small horse call to Epona which resulted in Epona laying down a hundred feet away.


The warrior raised his head, revealing his face to be Zhou Tai, one many he had trained many years ago who excelled at one of Hua Gui's techniques and pehaps today he would see it in action for the first time in many years. Zhou Tai contiuned to knee for unknown reasons To Hua Gui, perhaps out of respect but it wouldn't matter as he had asked for his orders. For Hua Gui these orders would be simple and straight to the point. Hua Gui cracked his neck

"Zhou Tai my old apprentice.......Rise forth.....it is time Zhou Tai....Draw your blade! We shall see if you learned anything since your training with me old apprentice"

Hua Gui said in a serious tone with his blade drawn, ready to face off against Zhou Tai. 

[Sun Quan]

(( OOC: Sorry it took a while. I got really into Overwatch again and Starbound over the weekend. ))

Quan was a bit surprised how Zhou Tai had knelt down and said the man behind Wei Ming was his master. He felt like raising his eyebrow, but this was not the time to make a deal about this. Though what if that man asked his bodyguard to cut him down. Would Tai do such a thing? He did ask what is his bidding. Quan will remember this.

He then turned to listen to Wei Ming introduce the man. Hua Gui was a name he knew. This man was a General of the Han. A trusted one at that. This meeting could very well be dangerous for him. He was at a disadvantage with this man here. He can't know that the Sun family and Wu is rather dissatisfied with the Han. They provided no help for his family to conquer this region forcing his family to turn to Nobility to help the Sun family. Not only that, but Quan has heard how the Emperor has bought loyalty of many lords in the North. But his family was an exception, again given no financial aid to turn this region from a jungle to a city center. All in all he found the Han and their Emperor corrupt and absolute shit. Alas the surrounding lords would immediately invade if Wu were to secede.

"Master Gui. we are going to explore the marketplace and further speak with Lord Sun Quan. I would like you to stay close with Epona. It will allow you and your acquaintance to catch up while we walk. If that is alright with you Lord Su Quan."

After Wei Ming spoke those words, The General's response to them struck Quan a bit awkwardly. As the man had her horse sit down as though he wasn't going to follow. He remembered the girl said "we" as he was thinking they follow behind him and Wei Ming. But the next thing struck him even more so as the man called out Zhou Tai to a duel immediately. Telling him to draw his blade right then and there. Sun Quan won't have this, the man may be a friend to Wei Ming, and a General of the Han. But Sun Quan was the King of Wu and this city was the people of Wu's home. He would not have this prideful General disturb the people's peace. Quan cleared his throat and with voice raised he spoke.

"General Hua Gui, Zhou Tai! As the King of Wu, and ruler of this city. I will not condone this duel here in the middle of the city. This is next to a bustling market with men, women, and children passing us by one by one. Disturbing and possibly dragging someone in would be unforgivable. If you wish to test your disciple's mettle. Then I will first ask you to wait until we are within the Palace grounds or make a show of it in an arena. If you refuse, then I will demand it. And if my demands are not met. You will leave this city General."

These were dangerous words to say to someone of Hua Gui's rank. But Sun Quan was not about to allow his authority to be undermined and let the General do as he pleased. This is another thing he hated about the Han, that they think they can just throw their weight around and do what they want anywhere. And no one will oppose them cause of rank and position. This will not be the case in Wu. Something did worry him however. Certainly if Zhou Tai were to take his teacher's side then Sun Quan was certainly at a disadvantage. But both his pride, and his duty were more important here. Before the General could respond however, he had turned to the Princess. "I apologize for putting this as precedence and for putting restrictions on your friend. But being a King takes precedence over being a diplomat." he hoped the young woman wouldn't take offense to this, but in this he would stand firm. Even if it meant kicking both the General, and Wei Ming out of his city. His personal entourage of guards raised their weapons, but Sun Quan waved them down with one hand and with the other he stroked his beard to give him some comfort. He asked first, if the General refuses then weapons may be necessary.