Three Kings and a Princess

Frankincense to Offer Have I: Part I

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[Continued from “Gold I Bring to Crown You Anew”]

Seconds ticked by as Mao stared at Tianyu. Just before the incident with the Shaoh assassin, she had seen Tianyu fleeing Dr. Liu’s wrath. But now, Tainyu stood decked out like an Eastern noble.

Then relief flooded her. It was just Tianyu. “I don’t know what you’re doing here, but if the imperial court hears about it, they’ll have your head.”

She turned to the madam. “You'd best see him out or you’ll #draw imperial ire. He is merely a surgeon in the royal court. I have no idea where he found these riches, but they are undoubtedly not his.”

The madam looked between them, concern etched in her wrinkles. A misjudgment could easily mean death.

“I did it for you,” Tianya's voice #wobbled, falling to his knees, trembling hands outstretched toward Mao.

She clicked her tongue in irritation, but said nothing.

“Out with him,” the madam said, turning to their bouncer. “And beat him soundly so no one thinks we're in league with him. Pairin, help Mao take the dress off. If the rightful owner shows up, they’ll want it. I’ll hold on to the gifts until we know for sure.”

Mao clicked her tongue again. That was money she would never see.

[Continued tomorrow in “Frankincense to Offer Have I: Part II”]

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