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The Heart of the White Dragon

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!

MemoryRedhorse · Fantaisie
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78 Chs

Chapter Fifty-Nine: Haunting Melody

Panic tightened her throat as she stared at the painting in front of her.  "I… I am really not sure, your majesty.  This is a portrait of a child and… and it seems as though I have met a grown man who resembles the second prince in some way, but I really can't be sure."

The empress realized that she was squeezing the life out of the younger woman's shoulders and released her.  "Of course, of course, I understand."  MeiLan turned and looked at Peizhi with worried anxious eyes.  Over the empress's shoulder, Anak was making a peculiar face, her eyes wide open, her mouth spread in a thin line, she gave MeiLan the slightest, almost imperceptible shake of her head.  But it was enough, MeiLan understood the message.

"Tell me his name.  Where can I find this man?"  Peizhi pressed urgently.