At the northern border, General Dak Shin stood at the top wall of last border dividing Ming Qi, Greater Tang and wide planes of Barbarian land.
This area was triangle in shape creating perfect division of land in between three different territories.
As General was observing the borders huge eagle landed on his shoulder on its beak was a message, caressing it's fur he took the message capsule, the message read
" Friend, things are ok here, Mei concubine is pregnant and second prince is making a show of goodwill by collecting money from Nobel families for war cause. At the end of message was small letters scribbled as if written in after thought as if in hesitation. Brother you remember your promise we made during assassin training days "your wife, my sister and my disciple is your disciple". I have a good student for you interested to drink her tea. Also training is preponed by 3 month for your knowledge only".
A/N : tea ceremony for student accepting ones teacher.
Dak Shin raised his brow, quickly he scribbled a response " check the money route of second prince, crown prince wife is niece of Concubine Mei, second prince may have made a plan be careful and keep an eye on them. As for disciple let your student meet Shen Sun if he is impressed I may accept an apprentice ".
After sending his reply Dak Shin smirked " La Kun's student that may be interesting ".
It had been one week since HwaHwa asked for a mentor, suddenly La Kun reached her " get ready in the evening, I will take you to meet someone".
HwaHwa nodded, during evening when darkness was slowly reaching out, HwaHwa escaped her courtyard, Go family has appointed a guard to keep watch in her garden but after training for one year she was proficient in shadow steps thus escaping swiftly.
Outside the General mansion.
HwaHwa looked at the looming manor, it was impressively huge with dark ornate grand door blocking their entrance with guards standing at the door fully equipped with military attire, as HwaHwa went inside with La Kun he moved swiftly to the side building letting HwaHwa wait outside, she noted his familiarity to the place made her an impression that he was a regular visitor.
As La Kun was inside, HwaHwa observed the courtyard she noted the strategic arrangements of the guards made no blind spot, each and every spot was observed and aura radiating from them made her movement conscious.
Loud noises were echoing from inside " La Kun, have you gone mad, don't you know the situation of the palace right now, if her involvement with anyone in this manor comes out not only her reputation but also her life will be in danger.
HwaHwa listening to the voices inside moved towards the chess game left by General Dak Shin before going to the war, the arrangement of chess pieces were like an ongoing war, with white pieces surrounded by chess pieces on three sides. After observing HwaHwa moved bishop from this position leaving a space for the king to move breaking the encirclement.
La Kun soon came out, he whispered to HwaHwa, " Child, Let's go I will find you another teacher". Without raising objection HwaHwa left the courtyard thinking the person who made arrangements on the chess was interesting.
When the guest left Shen Sun, came out as if was about to turn be observed changes in the chess board looking at the ajar door. He called for the guard, " Who touched the chess board".
Guard kneeling down replied " It was the young lady who just left young master Shen".
Letting the guard go, he smiled I think taking a disciple would not be so bad".