Jiang Sei's Audience Hall - Huainan

[Mango]

Tu Dao was invited by Yi Lian to join her corp of officers. He wanted to see for himself whether or not this is the right thing for him to do. Dao was a large man, and he had a lot of followers. He left his men outside so it doesn't scare the host.

He was cordial when he approached the patrolling guards. "I am Tu Dao. I was invited by Lady Yi Lian of Yiling. She wanted to see me, and here I am."

[Kimche]

Tu Dao was invited by Yi Lian to join her corp of officers. He wanted to see for himself whether or not this is the right thing for him to do. Dao was a large man, and he had a lot of followers. He left his men outside so it doesn't scare the host.

He was cordial when he approached the patrolling guards. "I am Tu Dao. I was invited by Lady Yi Lian of Yiling. She wanted to see me, and here I am."

When Yi Lian was notified, she asked Tu Dao to be escorted into the Audience Hall. He was searched and disarmed before allowed in. Seeing him, Yi Lian stood and watched the man carefully. "I am Yi Lian, welcome to Huainan. Please have a seat, may I offer you something to drink or eat?"

[Dong Zhou]

Money. That is what many a man's life has revolved around and for Mao, that precious commodity had been fast running out. Once, he had been a brave and handsome officer who had charmed the ladies but that had been a long time ago. To get the attention of the woman, he had long relied on cash and tales, with the tales getting stale after so many years of telling, Mao had used up most of his plunder.

It had been his loyal friend Ran Cao that had come up with an age old solution to a soldier down on his luck. Unfortunately for Cao, he had only managed to get Mao to the mansion in a partly sober state, Mao having chosen a certain kind of courage involving strong drinks and lots of them.

It was the misfortune of the poor guards of Huainan to see the unlikely pair. One was a balding man, his eyes anxiously glancing at his companion, sword at his side but papers in his hand. The companion reeked of drink among other things but his equipment was in good order, his once handsome face ruined by the brutality of war, a huge slit in his nose, heavy scars, an almost permanent scowl. His words were slightly slurred and he certainly seemed confident now, if a little confused.

"Ths... this is... why am I here? Ah yes, now I remember! Guardsss, I am Shishun Mao and this fellow... fellow is Ran Cao. I seeth, seen, seek to regain my former glory under Lady Liang, Li, Lian. Cao wants a job too, he can be quite use, useph, helpful too though not as good as me!"

[Kimche]

Money. That is what many a man's life has revolved around and for Mao, that precious commodity had been fast running out. Once, he had been a brave and handsome officer who had charmed the ladies but that had been a long time ago. To get the attention of the woman, he had long relied on cash and tales, with the tales getting stale after so many years of telling, Mao had used up most of his plunder.

It had been his loyal friend Ran Cao that had come up with an age old solution to a soldier down on his luck. Unfortunately for Cao, he had only managed to get Mao to the mansion in a partly sober state, Mao having chosen a certain kind of courage involving strong drinks and lots of them.

It was the misfortune of the poor guards of Huainan to see the unlikely pair. One was a balding man, his eyes anxiously glancing at his companion, sword at his side but papers in his hand. The companion reeked of drink among other things but his equipment was in good order, his once handsome face ruined by the brutality of war, a huge slit in his nose, heavy scars, an almost permanent scowl. His words were slightly slurred and he certainly seemed confident now, if a little confused.

"Ths... this is... why am I here? Ah yes, now I remember! Guardsss, I am Shishun Mao and this fellow... fellow is Ran Cao. I seeth, seen, seek to regain my former glory under Lady Liang, Li, Lian. Cao wants a job too, he can be quite use, useph, helpful too though not as good as me!"

The guards looked at Shishun Mao and his companion with a smirk on their face. They wondered whether or not someone who can't speak straight could actually be hired by their employer. One of them stepped forward and said, "Are you sure you want a job here? It will take a lot of speaking up!" He said with a somewhat of a straight face.

[Dong Zhou]

Cao made no reply, a thin and somewhat fake smile his only attempt at answering the insult. Mao on the other hand didn't seem to notice any joking or insult, smiling happily. It was a horrid horrid smile, his teeth were in bad condition and he looked a little insane.

"If the lady wantsh a speech, she will... will know of this great, great man! I am bet... best when commanding men...to great great things but I will speak. One must never deny a true lady my friend, if she wants me for my tong... lips then she may have my speech. Thank you, your are a true fwiend to me."

[Kimche]

Cao made no reply, a thin and somewhat fake smile his only attempt at answering the insult. Mao on the other hand didn't seem to notice any joking or insult, smiling happily. It was a horrid horrid smile, his teeth were in bad condition and he looked a little insane.

"If the lady wantsh a speech, she will... will know of this great, great man! I am bet... best when commanding men...to great great things but I will speak. One must never deny a true lady my friend, if she wants me for my tong... lips then she may have my speech. Thank you, your are a true fwiend to me."

"Well, either way, both of you need to be searched to see the lady." The guard said with a serious voice. "Of course, you can't bring any weapons inside, ok?"

[Uru2000]

After the battle in Shouchun, the victorious army entered the city of Shouchun. But Wu Jian Sheng along with Zhou Zhu and Li Ping made a detour to go to the mansion. Being the commander of the victorious commander, he commanded much respect. And he liked it. He said to the captain: "I"m Wu Jian Sheng. I've come back from Shouchun. Please inform Lady Yi that I'm here."

Wu Jian Sheng stands there, waiting to be called.

[Kimche]

After the battle in Shouchun, the victorious army entered the city of Shouchun. But Wu Jian Sheng along with Zhou Zhu and Li Ping made a detour to go to the mansion. Being the commander of the victorious commander, he commanded much respect. And he liked it. He said to the captain: "I"m Wu Jian Sheng. I've come back from Shouchun. Please inform Lady Yi that I'm here."

Wu Jian Sheng stands there, waiting to be called.

The guards at the gate did not deter Wu Jian Sheng at all. In fact, they let the three straight through. The guards bowed in honor of the victorious general as they let him inside the Audience Hall. Before they reach there, Yi Lian had came out of the audience hall and smiled, "General Wu, I'm glad you're back. I've heard the great news. Congratulations!" Turning to Zhou Zhu, she said, "Sir Zhou, nice to see you again, and this must be Master Li."

[Dong Zhou]

"Well, either way, both of you need to be searched to see the lady." The guard said with a serious voice. "Of course, you can't bring any weapons inside, ok?"

Mao seemed to be about to speak when Cao stepped forward, his voice rather quiet but diplomatic, his elbow in Mao's side. The drunken general looked a little disappointed but refused to sulk about it as both men unbuckled their swords.

"Of course we will give you our weapons and allow the search, we would not wish the lady to be in any danger."

[Kimche]

DZ

After the search, the two are led into the audience hall. The guards took care that the two followed behind. And when they reached the hall, Yi Lian was waving away another audience to see who these new people are. She listened to the whispers of the guards and waved them away as well. She inclined her head slightly and said, "I am Yi Lian, Prefect of this region. I understand that you wanted to... restore your former glory? Tell me what that means."