Liu Shan Men and the Three Departments - Helping a Dragon Evolve into a Sovereign

　　As I read s.h.i.+niang's writing where s.h.i.+fu left off, which was approximately half way down the sheet, I thought, "So this was a collaboration between you two?!"

　　Below was s.h.i.+niang's continuation.

　　"This won't be enough. Your grandmaster is rigid and strict when it comes to rules. If you can achieve something commendable and sufficiently significant, perhaps he'll agree to let you be with Suwen. The "The Six Dragons Shall Seal the Nation" prophecy will bring about a calamity to the people. As you are in Nanjing, you will be able to address it first. You should think for the betterment of the people and accomplish something worthy of being called valiant.

　　Mount Daluo only ever accepts few disciples each generation; however, all our disciples are talented and valiant individuals in every era. Your grandmaster helped the Founding Emperor establish the nation. Your s.h.i.+fu a.s.sisted the erstwhile Emperor. You are your s.h.i.+fu's direct disciple. You are also the only one among your six martial brothers capable of keeping Mount Daluo away from devastation.

　　Feizhen, s.h.i.+niang doesn't blame you for not wanting to lead the sect. You are careless, and enjoy being out and about. I, therefore, understand you wouldn't be happy being the sect's patriarch. We were with Suwen as she grew up. She may be wilful at times, but she treats you better than she treats anyone. Your s.h.i.+niangs, me included, don't mind accepting her as our daughter-in-law. We don't blame you for either of these matters. However, you need to choose one or the other. You can't turn down the patriarch role and steal your grandmaster's precious treasure, can you? If you don't want to accept either option, we have an option for you. Ensure Mount Daluo's security.

　　Mount Daluo is one of the three biggest sects despite our small numbers. That is all thanks to your grandmaster's invaluable accomplishments. As long as he is alive, the imperial court will continue to treat us decently. After his time, unfortunately, our sect will deteriorate more and more with each pa.s.sing generation.

　　Feizhen, if you can choose a virtuous and talented Prince and help him succeed the throne, it would be a virtuous merit that would benefit the people. Needless to say, Mount Daluo will be credited as a subsequence, thereby compensating for the impact you did unto Mount Daluo.

　　Six dragons may seal the nation, but there will only be one sovereign. Remember that well. This is the only condition you must fulfil in order to be with Suwen. The risk of failure exists alongside your chance of success."

　　Text right at the bottom of the small attached sheet: "Girl's room's thoroughfare. Check the small drawer in the second room at Heavenly Fragrance Garden. Thumbs up. - s.h.i.+fu."

　　'Whoa! Look at this handwriting right here.'

　　I bet he wrote them by controlling a brush with his true qi, because he was scared s.h.i.+niangs would see the suggestion he sneaked in… He was definitely my s.h.i.+fu.

　　I finally realised why Young s.h.i.+yi blushed… My interpretation of what s.h.i.+fu said was I could be with s.h.i.+yi but I needed to provide Mount Daluo with a bright and secure future as my betrothal gift. I placed the letter down and engaged my brain for a moment. I said, "Young s.h.i.+yi, I… will do my best."

　　Head down, s.h.i.+yi asked, "… at what?"

　　Smiling, I replied, "I'll do my best to nurture a Crown Prince so that you can stay by my side forever."

　　s.h.i.+yi widened her eyes: "What do you want me… to stay by your side for?"

　　I touched my head and joked, "Anything. If we're bored and free… we can research the Revitalisation Manual."

　　And… our faces were on fire.

　　s.h.i.+yi twirled her hair and furrowed her nose: "Idiot."

　　The inner workings of my mind: "What does that mean? What does that mean? Are we really going to be able to practice Revitalisation Manual?!"