Sacred tower

All the envoys were brought one after another to the sacred tower where they would spending rest of the day. The place was majestic encased with beautiful flowers and tall trees. Man made lakes and fountains adding on its beauty.

The tower itself was beautiful and screamed of wealth and dominance. Two storey tall with view of entire place from the top. The ground level was open receiving hall with lots of treasures show cased as decorations. The first floor similar to below was open without any divided rooms but had many exquisite furnishings and paintings. Finally the second floor was the place to dine.

Eldest prince himself had taken the role of being a guide who was now explaining its origin and history to all the envoys. "Distinguished guest...this place was once used as by great painters and poets of the past...to gain inspiration and create master pieces of their life..

Then it was later used as the resting place of traveling monks where many would come to listen to their preachings..thus gaining the name sacred tower and as of present it is used now and then to hold special events.. as you will see on the first floor we have many treasured scriptures of ancient traveling monks along with many beautiful poems and paintings left by the talented ones as a show of respect to this place..."

The people following couldn't help but marvel the place which was grand and beautiful. One would hardly believe it wasn't used often with how much beauty it held. The sweet smell of flowers from the area along with the incense inside could make anyone feel at peace.

After loitering some time appreacting all the ancient antiques the group went to the first floor and indeed it was another eye catching place.

Walls filled and framed with many scriptures, paintings and poems the room had both artistic and devotion in the air.

Entering the room eldest prince once again explains "dear guests...this room as you can see was the very room where talented ones used to spill all their wisdom and inspiration in paper...it was also the lecture hall to listen the preachings of traveling monks who once were called great sages of the past...

currently it is used to held examination for the royal scholars and also for the painting and poetry competitions...please fill free to see all the arts we have here and if by chance your inspiration calls do not hesitate as we have best inks, papers along with paints and brushes at your service. .."

The group divides in two and threes and move to see the pieces of art hanging on the walls. As they were doing so Shiyou enters the room and heightens his presence and position.

"Dear guests...hope you are enjoying the moment...why don't we take this chance to chat about life...though normally it isn't allowed to bring any drinks in this room but until your stay this rule is being lifted...thus to make the atmosphere compatible we have brought some of our best tea and wine while we chat..."

The hint was very clear that they would start the real purposes of this entire occasion. All the envoys agrees to the idea as indeed more than sight seeing they were here to accomplish important things. Soon all the tables and cushions were arranged in circular motion so that none would be hidden from the other.

Tea and wine were served to each party's preferences along with some dates, fruits, nuts and roasted seeds. The door was closed with an attendant outside to be at their service.

After each party took their seat they took their time to compliment the place, the tower and all the things they have seen so far. Each waiting for the other to start to pick the main issues.

The so called countries meet was for all the envoys of each nation to negotiate new terms and conditions befitting their nations and people in a peaceful matter. They would place there thoughts and desires along with problems they are facing. A place where each nation traded with other for owns benefit.

Everything discussed and approved in this time will be witnessed by all and cannot be taken back. Thus it was very important to have someone with great wisdom and tongue to win the battle of words. It was also a place where a country could complain about any injustice faced from the other nations, which will be overseen by other nations with solutions to balance the peace.

Some matters will be sorted out among themselves while some matters have to be voted unanimously by every nation for acceptance. Depending on situation a nation can be outcasted by the majority votes. Hence only the people of highest authority, intellect and one blessed with silver tongue attended this meeting to grab and seize what they desired.