The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Twenty-Four
Wanyi glided lazily through the night air. If Ramreunya had already dispatched scouts to Zijiang, it was best to avoid looking like he had too much of a purpose. Like a man on the run.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Twenty-Three
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Twenty-Three
Wanyi held his breath. The black berry bramble he had chosen for cover jabbed him in half a dozen places, poking holes in the fabric of his diani. It had taken only hours for Ramreunya to send more soldiers after him.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Twenty-Two
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Twenty-Two
Ramreunya’s second visit to the Council Hall came with far more fanfare than the first. From his vantage point above the city, Ban described the Tohk Emperor’s procession in detail.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Twenty-one
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Twenty-One
Wanyi woke early, if what he had done the previous night could be called sleep. He had mostly lain in his bed with his eyes closed, repeatedly falling into strange dreams before jerking awake and wondering if he ought to rise yet.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Twenty
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Twenty
Wanyi soared in slow circles above the Owl District. By the time he had made it back to the Buffalo Gate, his shock had mostly worn off. Now his mind raced.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Nineteen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Nineteen
Wanyi held his breath, letting the cold water hit his face before it fell back into the basin in his bedroom. He scrubbed himself vigorously, using the feel of his toughened, callused hands against his skin to wash the sleep from his eyes.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Eighteen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Eighteen
Wanyi stepped over the threshold and inhaled deeply, savoring the smell of sea salt and spices. Over the past several weeks, The Enchanted Shanty had become something of a second home to him.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Seventeen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Seventeen
“Have you found anything?” Wanyi asked. He rubbed his tired eyes.
Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Sixteen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Sixteen
Lan Kuanghi flowed. As Wanyi deepened his bond with Niuwan, he gained…something. An instinct. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself and relax his body. He held his hands up in front of his face. Instead of its normal tone, it had darkened.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Fifteen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Fifteen
Yishan’s pen scratched against the paper as he made a new note. Wanyi waited for him to finish before continuing.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Fourteen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Fourteen
Wanyi dove faster than he could think, pinning his wings to his body and picking up speed. Tong flew just behind him.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Thirteen
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Thirteen
Wanyi quietly led Meisun to the aviaries, his stomach fluttering. He wasn’t sure if he felt nervous because of Meisun’s company or because he was afraid of being seen alone with a Montililun woman so late at night.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Twelve
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Twelve
A bead of sweat dripped down Wanyi’s temple and into his eye. He blinked it away just as Dandan lunged again. True to his Clan’s namesake, the young chief charged like a buffalo, grunting like a bull before pulling his spear back and attempting to drive it down at Wanyi from above.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Eleven
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Eleven
Wanyi clasped his hands behind his back and surveyed the common room of his manor. The furniture had been moved out of the center of the space and replaced by a large, square wooden table.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Ten
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Ten
The late afternoon sun of early summer warmed Wanyi as he walked. The streets in the Owl District were somewhat busy at that time—which meant he still had plenty of space to himself.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Nine
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The Emperor's Dream - Chapter Nine
“She’s good, I’ll give her that,” Yishan said as he rubbed his chin. They sat in the common room of Wanyi’s manor, looking over Meisun’s first report. Yishan had pulled up a chair on Wanyi’s left as they both leaned over the desk.
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Author's Notes: The Emperor's Dream Chapter Eight
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