Ch 4

One year after the Battle of Bayou, I learned that the alliance was between Qin and Zhao was force by Ryo Fui kidnapping the young lover of Zhao king and ask to send prime minister Ri Boku in Kanyou as an exchange hostage. King Tou Jou had no choice but to abide by Ryo Fui's demands, as Shun Pei Kun was too valuable for him to spare.

Few days later Ri Boku moved to Kanyou accompanied by his lieutenants and appeared in the king's hall, where the Ryo Faction, Ou Ki's vassals, me, Shin and the king himself with his advisers were present. Ryo revealed his intention to murder the enemy great general on spot, but Ri Boku had a counterproposal prepared, in order to save his life. He offered the forging of an alliance between the two states, which would help them expand their borders without fearing each other. After cruel negotiations, Ryo accepted the offer and the alliance was forged. After that, a huge banquet was held to honor the agreement, in which me , Ri Boku and Shin had a brief talk.

During the first months of the alliance, the state of Qin held many skirmishes around the borders with the state of Wei, I lead my Sǐwáng unit and Hi Shin Unit, as well as other small units gain experience.

As the day when by one a cold day Sei receives a letter from his mother asking for a meeting. Due to their bad relationship, Sei is suspicious of that request, asks me and shin to look into it.

however later he don't have a choice and was force to to grant the request as the Royal Harem's political influence could help with his struggle against the Ryo Faction.

During the meeting, Sei realizes that his mother bears a deep hatred for him because of all the hardships she had to go through during their stay in the state of Zhao. The reason she asked for the meeting was to see if she could in any way feel any affection for her son, but seeing his face, that proved to be impossible.

On the other hand, the Queen Mother is in good terms with Sei's rival, Ryo Fui. In fact, the two meet in secret in the queen's chambers and reveal their past of being lovers. Kou happens to be present in that meeting and overhears their plot to dethrone Sei and, despite getting seriously wounded was running to Sei room so I helped Kou out in the process, I escort her to Sei room where she informationa Sei about what she witnessed.

Sei uses that information and starts spreading rumors about Ryo Fui having an affair with the Queen Mother, a feat that is punishable by death. Ryo's faction starts feeling uneasy and asks their leader repeatedly for answers. Ryo Fui denies everything and blames this on his opposition, who simply try to spoil his reputation.

In the end, as Ryo takes the gamble and continues his secret affair with the queen, he is granted the political support provided by the Royal Harem faction, becoming even more powerful. Despite that, Sei is more determined than ever to dominate this struggle for power so I help him out with my connections and power.

When the week over I moved back to my place and started gaining more power through connections in the trading world and sending help to Sei and send gifts to top government members to join Sei side.