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A great earthquake shakes the land. The statue of the White Dragon disappears. A prince is lost in a terrible fire. And the Red Lion plots to take the throne. 

In the midst of it all a young heroine’s heart is caught between her brave and devoted servant and a beautiful and beguiling teacher, as they embark on a bold and daring adventure into the center of intrigue that will take them all the way to the Imperial palace itself. Meanwhile, in the shadows, a cloaked figure watches their every move. 

Fun, funny, fast-paced and surprisingly wise and dark, this beautifully romantic epic, set in a fantastical China of old, is full of enchanting characters every reader will simply fall in love with!

The Heart of the White Dragon

<p>After the Emperor and the Empress left, the prince returned to the dais and took his seat again.  Once he had settled himself, he immediately looked for the blue-eyed woman.  He wanted to see her reaction, whether it was a reaction to him being given the power of the military commander, or whether it was her reaction to the broken seal, he wasn't sure.  However, when he glanced at the table, it was empty.  He frowned and noted that Master Pang had also left the banquet hall.  His thin hands clenched into fists.</p>

<p>"Where did that woman go? Lady Zheng?  She disappeared with Master Pang in the middle of my banquet!"</p>

Chapter Twenty-Three: Would I Dare Speak Negatively?