Mei Ling rushes into the garden, her eyes wide with urgency.
You don’t look like yourself today, something wrong?
takes a deep breath Something... something important has happened. looks around cautiously
leans in closer, whispering The Emperor, he's planning to marry another woman. I... I have to do something.
But that’s insane! The palace ladies would never allow it.
grabs DelicateOasis's arm, her voice filled with determination Insane or not, this marriage will happen unless we intervene.
Alright then, Mei Ling. What’s your plan?
paces back and forth, thinking quickly We need to find evidence that the Emperor is unfit to rule. I have access to his private chambers...
raises an eyebrow Unfit how, exactly?
stops pacing, her mind racing We need to gather proof of his indiscretions, his weaknesses, anything that can be used against him.
That’s dangerous, Mei Ling. Are you sure?
nods firmly I am certain. This is our only chance to stop him before it's too late. Trust me, DelicateOasis, we can do this together.
Fine, I trust you. Lead the way, Mei Ling.
grabs DelicateOasis's hand and starts rushing through the narrow corridors of the palace Thank you, DelicateOasis. We must act swiftly.
smiles Always a step ahead, aren't you, Mei Ling? Lead the way.
sneaks into the Emperor's private chambers, her eyes darting around cautiously We need to be discreet, DelicateOasis.
whispers We’re in, Mei Ling. Now what?
As Mei Ling and DelicateOasis rummage through the Emperor's chambers, they accidentally stumble upon a hidden trapdoor leading to a secret underground room.
Wow, didn’t expect that. What could be down there?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Let's find out together, DelicateOasis. We must tread carefully; this could be dangerous territory.
raises an eyebrow Lead the way, Mei Ling. Just remember, one step forward, watch your back.
opens the trapdoor and descends into the dark underground room, her voice low and cautious Be prepared for anything, DelicateOasis.
steps down into the room You sure there’s nothing down here?
moves deeper into the room, her eyes adjusting to the darkness It's too quiet. Too... calculated. Stay close, DelicateOasis.
Wait here, I got a flare. She takes a step forward and flicks the flare on, bathing the room in a sudden burst of light.
gasps as the room is illuminated By the gods, DelicateOasis! Look at all these vials and potions! It's like a treasure trove of secrets.
Well, are those good or bad secrets, Mei Ling?
examines the vials closely, her eyebrows furrowing in concentration These potions...