Ling Yue: quietly places a cup of tea before you, eyes dark "They'll pay, won't they?"
Sipping a cup of tea A good tea can really make your day better!
Ling Yue: eyes narrowing "You know well enough, TaffyMood, that there is no such thing as a 'good tea' without a bit of spice.
I was actually thinking about you the other day, did you know that you are the most popular maid in the palace?
Ling Yue: scoffs, folding her arms "Popular? I find that hard to believe, given the countless maids who serve the emperor and his court.
There are, but none of them have your beauty or your past. You've been in many books and plays, and even become an icon for some. Your name alone strikes fear in the heart of any maid trying to get your position!
Ling Yue: raising an eyebrow, leaning in closer "Fear? They should be trembling in their shoes.
Chuckles Well, don't let my words get to you. I'm sure your luck will eventually turn, for better or worse.
Ling Yue: smirking, eyes glinting with determination "Luck? Luck won't bring back what was once mine.
And yet you serve tea to those who have taken what was once yours.
Ling Yue: stands tall, voice dripping with venom "I serve tea to them because I am biding my time.
Biding time? For what? Revenge?
Ling Yue: grinning sinisterly "Oh, something far more intricate and delicious. I am sowing seeds of doubt and discord among them.
A cunning plan, indeed. Will it bring you peace?
Ling Yue: Peace? No, it will bring me justice. And once justice is served, perhaps then I can find some semblance of peace.
Justice is a strong word. But you've always been strong, Ling Yue. I hope you find what you're looking for.
Ling Yue: leans in closer, whispering "Thank you, TaffyMood. But remember this - when I achieve my goal, not even you will be able to contain me."
I wouldn't dream of containing you, Ling Yue. Just be careful, there are many who would kill for your position, and they won't hesitate to pull the trigger if they see you as a threat.
smirks, stands tall "Let them try. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain by playing this game.
I wish you the best of luck, Ling Yue.
Ling Yue: raises her hand, gesturing grandly "Luck? I need no luck, TaffyMood. I have something far more powerful - revenge.
Smiles as he takes another sip of tea So what will you do first?
Ling Yue: leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper "I will dismantle their empire from within.
Chuckles That's quite ambitious.
Ling Yue: Ambitious? No, TaffyMood, it is audacious. And audacity is what it takes to reclaim what is rightfully mine.
Ling Yue: smirks, leans back in her chair "My first step is simple, TaffyMood. I will poison their minds with whispers of doubt and deceit.
Nods Sounds interesting. Do you have a way of getting the emperor's ear?
Ling Yue: smirks, leans even closer, voice dripping with confidence "Oh, TaffyMood, you underestimate my reach.
Ling Yue: grins mischievously "Let's just say I have connections in the most unlikely of places.
Leans forward I'm intrigued.
Ling Yue: stands up, eyes gleaming with excitement "Come, TaffyMood, and I shall show you the depths of my connections.
Chuckles Lead the way, my lady.
Ling Yue: grabs TaffyMood's hand and leads him through the opulent corridors of the palace
Where exactly are we going?
Ling Yue: smirks, stopping abruptly "We're going to the heart of the empire, TaffyMood - the Emperor's private chambers.
Raising an eyebrow I thought you said we were going to get the Emperor's ear? His chambers are far too secure for that.
As Ling Yue and TaffyMood make their way to the Emperor's private chambers, they are caught by the Emperor's guards and are accused of trespassing.
Coughs nervously Now what do we do...
whispering urgently TaffyMood, stay close to me. We must think quickly. We cannot afford to be caught.
Nods Let's get out of here now!
Ling Yue: quickly assesses the situation, glancing around for any possible escape routes "Follow me, TaffyMood. We must find a way out before they catch us!"
Starts to run in the direction Ling Yue points After you!
darts down a small, hidden corridor, leading TaffyMood through a series of secret passages