Jiang Sei's Audience Hall - Huainan

[Jiang Chao]

Jiang Chaoyun had travelled from Zhu to Huainan, leaving matters at home to his loyal subordinates. Already skilled in the geography of Changsha and its neighbouring provinces, Chaoyun found his way to Yi Lian's Mansion in Yiling. He demounted his horse and left it to the care of his company, as they arrived at the heavily guarded checkpoint. And then continued to meet with the guards alone.

"Good Day, I am Jiang Chaoyun, Prefect of Zhu. I wish to have an audience with the Marquis, Yi Lian."

[Kimche]

Jiang Chaoyun had travelled from Zhu to Huainan, leaving matters at home to his loyal subordinates. Already skilled in the geography of Changsha and its neighbouring provinces, Chaoyun found his way to Yi Lian's Mansion in Yiling. He demounted his horse and left it to the care of his company, as they arrived at the heavily guarded checkpoint. And then continued to meet with the guards alone.

"Good Day, I am Jiang Chaoyun, Prefect of Zhu. I wish to have an audience with the Marquis, Yi Lian."

The guards at the mansion looked at Jiang Chaoyun and said, "We would like to make sure that you're not carrying any secret weapons, not that we're insinuating you are, however, it's protocol. Is this something you would agree to?"

[Jiang Chao]

"Of course, feel free to look for anything on me.." The newly appointed prefect let himself be searched throughoutly by the guards, it wasn't such a big deal, as it allowed him to further plan his meeting with the Lady of Huainan.

As if I had any thoughts of killing her...

[Kimche]

"Of course, feel free to look for anything on me.." The newly appointed prefect let himself be searched throughoutly by the guards, it wasn't such a big deal, as it allowed him to further plan his meeting with the Lady of Huainan.

As if I had any thoughts of killing her...

After being searched, Jiang Chao is led inside to the hall. Yi Lian, who had been told that Jiang Chao was here, was waiting for the guest at her usual seat. Seeing him, she asked, "I am surprised to see you, Prefect Jiang, after the way you replied to my letters."

[Jiang Chao]

At the arrival to Yi Lian's Hall, Chaoyun bowed to the Marquis' in courtesy, before replying to the lady. "A man such as myself, could need more of the decisiveness' of Yi Lian, I needed some time to consider... Besides, I could not trust a runner to bring my private thoughts across territory I was not safe with... Some things are better kept to oneself."

Still standing, the Prefect started to state his reason of visit.

"I need some assistance, in some matters in Changsha. I hoped Lady Yi would be interested in helping me.."

[Kimche]

At the arrival to Yi Lian's Hall, Chaoyun bowed to the Marquis' in courtesy, before replying to the lady. "A man such as myself, could need more of the decisiveness' of Yi Lian, I needed some time to consider... Besides, I could not trust a runner to bring my private thoughts across territory I was not safe with... Some things are better kept to oneself."

Still standing, the Prefect started to state his reason of visit.

"I need some assistance, in some matters in Changsha. I hoped Lady Yi would be interested in helping me.."

Yi Lian smirked and said, "What kind of assistance?"

[Jiang Chao]

Chaoyun did not hesitate to answer the Lady, it was after all, the reason that he was there.

"I cannot ensure the safety of my people, while the White Lions roam the province of Changsha. What I ask of, is a kind of loan, a small military force, and funds to help me create an army of my own who can face Taishi Guang. After all, I know Lady Yi is interested in friends in Changsha, now you have the chance to tame a Tiger, and dispose yourself of an Lion."

After his word of reason, he continued with his offer.

"Once I have emerged victorious, I will repay twice the effort, and also, be forever in debt to the Marquis of Yiling."

[Kimche]

Chaoyun did not hesitate to answer the Lady, it was after all, the reason that he was there.

"I cannot ensure the safety of my people, while the White Lions roam the province of Changsha. What I ask of, is a kind of loan, a small military force, and funds to help me create an army of my own who can face Taishi Guang. After all, I know Lady Yi is interested in friends in Changsha, now you have the chance to tame a Tiger, and dispose yourself of an Lion."

After his word of reason, he continued with his offer.

"Once I have emerged victorious, I will repay twice the effort, and also, be forever in debt to the Marquis of Yiling."

Yi Lian sighed and said. "I am interested in friends in Changsha for the best interest of this region. But when we had our letter inquiries, Prefect, it left a very bad taste in my mouth in the way you returned my offer of friendship. White Lions may roam in the province of Changsha, but they're not my enemies. I do see Taishi Guang as a threat, but not directly towards me. My interest are first for the people in Huainan, and second, for those whom I call friends in this region. I offered you friendship in my letter, you returned with a bit of hostility. It's difficult for me to bring the thought of friendship back with you, Prefect."

[Jiang Chao]

"It seems like you have made up your mind, there is no reason for me to stay. Besides, some hesitation is not misunderstanding. "

He retreated a few steps back.

"I shall now take my leave."

[Kimche]

"It seems like you have made up your mind, there is no reason for me to stay. Besides, some hesitation is not misunderstanding. "

He retreated a few steps back.

"I shall now take my leave."

Yi Lian nodded. "And you should leave." She sighed and left the audience hall with the guards while two other guards escorts Jiang Chaoyun out.