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Yu Feng was a street thief with a reputation as 'the thief who has never gotten caught'. Until that one day...

Her capture threatened her to work for him. Her task? To carry messages and deliver them to each receiver—she became a runner.

The seventh prince, Prince Yi was fighting against time as they are trying to find evidence of the enemy trying to assassinate the Emperor. However, recently most of his messenger never reached their destination and this has caused them a huge loss. This was why he needed someone who knew the Capital City's streets and shortcuts to help him. 

When Prince Yi found out his runner's identity, he was delighted! But once Yu Feng found out the identity of the man she was working for, she tried to escape.

“Yu Feng, you dare to run away from me. This Prince had caught you once. Believe me when I say that I will catch you again.”
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This story is written to participate in WPC 137: Catch Me If You Can
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Cover illustration: kirinlukis
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The Story of Yu Feng

The Emperor called a eunuch and tasked him to lead Yu Feng while she was in the palace.


Earlier, the Emperor had noticed that Yu Feng was a little too thin and had prepared a feast. Until Yu Feng finished the food that the Imperial Cook had prepared, she was not allowed to leave the palace ground.


After Yu Feng had left, there were only the Emperor and Prince Yi in the hall.


The Emperor leaned on his chair and heaved a long sigh. "Such a pity. We have lost such good talent. That young boy might be someone useful in the future if he decided to stay in the Capital City."


Qin Zhi Hao did not speak, as he was deep in his thought.


"Initially, you wanted to have him in your team," the Emperor continued. "Are you sure you are willing to let him go just like this?"


Cornered