In the Palace

NORTHERN WEI

Bai Ju, General Luo and the others were at the entrance to the city. Prince Wu Lin was waiting for them on his horse. Wu Lin got off his horse greeted them.

Wu Lin: I'm glad to welcome the princess of Western Rong to our state.

Bai Ju who was still inside the carriage answered him.

Bai Ju: Thank you for your kind gesture.

Wu Lin:(turns to General Luo) Greetings to you too General Luo, I was sent here to direct you to the palace.

Chih-ming: (bows) Thank you, your highness.

Wu Lin got back on his horse and began moving with his guards as they all followed him.

IN THE PALACE

Emperor Cheng Ming Wei was sitting on his throne, all his officials were also there talking about the marriage when an eunuch announced

Eunuch: The Princess of Western Rong has arrived!

They all turned to look as Bai Ju entered with General Luo and Wu Lin behind her. She curtseyed when she got to the front

Bai Ju: Greetings, your majesty

Wu Lin went to join the other princes at where they were standing

Emperor Cheng:(smiles at Bai Ju) I'm grateful that the princess of Western Rong accepted the proposal. I should say, I've never seen someone as beautiful as you, you are perfect for my son.

Bai Ju: You flatter me, your majesty.

The emperor also acknowledged General Luo as Bai Ju looked round the princes wondering who her fiance was, the emperor noticed and sighed.

Emperor Cheng: I'm sorry, but my son isn't here right now, Wu Lin will show you your residence.

Bai Ju: Thank you, your majesty.

They were about to leave when a guard came in, bowed and announced

Guard: His highness, the sixth prince was reported to have gone to the sea

Emperor Cheng: The sea?

All the officials began to murmur as Bai Ju scoffed and muttered

Bai Ju: Who goes somewhere else on the day he was supposed to meet his bride to be?

Chih-ming: Someone who doesn't want to get married.

Bai Ju looked at General Luo and they both chuckled.