It has been a few months since I have seen any of my consorts and Na; I am pretty sure that they are upset with me. With An being in her first trimester of pregnancy, she is in confinement. Starting today like I would any other day got up, had breakfast and Shuming came in.

  "I think I know how the messages are getting out." Shuming says.

  "How?" I ask.

  "It's coming from her father." Shuming says.

  "How can that be? She has been on lock down with no visitors?" I say, with confusion.

  "Well, it's between her servant and her guard that came from her home." Shuming expins.

  "She may not leave, but they can they send messages to her dad." He says.

  "So that's how the emperor knows is because of her father." I say.

  "Na seems pretty upset with you," Shuming says, his eyebrows furrowed.

  "Why she understands I can get busy so that I can't see her and the others." I say.

  "Ok, I was just noticing that she seems different, that is all." He says.

  "I will make it up to her and the others. When all this is done with Fen right now, they cannot live in peace with her acting up." I say.

  "That is understandable," he says.

  We walked out towards court having to update my father on the tax case. I have gotten little information on it because of the time, but having a few months to work and not worry about the harem.

  The entire problem with Fen has me in a tizzy. Thinking about it, I wonder if Na bmes herself for me not being there for three months. Our investigation is leading somewhere with Fen, but I do not know her motive besides trying to get pregnant. Well, that is a dumb thought it is because if she has the first born or any child, she is automatically dowager when the child takes the throne.

  This time away I am just insuring the safety of the harem and I had to devote some time to the case. Wondering if Fen's dad has something to do with the tax problem. This makes me think they are trying to overthrow my father.

  "Shuming, I need to go back to the lotus house tonight. Can you arrange it for me?" I ask.

  "Yes, I will set it all up. Any ideas on what we are looking for?" he replies.

  "Yeah, I want to see if Fens dad is involved. If I am right, he will be there tonight." I say.

  "Ok, I will get everything set up," Shuming replies.

  By the time we get to court, I see all the ministers in their groups talking and Shuming is sneaking around as usual listening to the conversations. Maybe he can find more information out. Good news is I will go to the lotus house.

  As I walk past the first pilr, I hear chatter about the lotus house. Knowing that is the hotbed of information plus I got there for my lessons, I must learn to keep up with Na. Her reading gives her ideas that I cannot keep up with. Thank god for having someone to show me all the tricks of the trade.

  As court is starting, I can see the groups separating and getting into their designated areas. I can only imagine what is going to be said today. I know my dad has received memorandums today about the going on in the pace and outside the pace. The taxes are the biggest thing going on right now. I need to figure out why, though I am thinking people are trying to revolt against my father.

  So as court continues with the same old stuff, the bitching the compints and so on. Seeing the drain on my father. Court finally ends, which felt like it took forever well the half of the day is gone.

  Heading back to my dad's chambers, I look around and noticed that there were not any of his consorts like usual. Wondering what is going on.

  "Is everything ok?" with concern in my voice.

  "With the mess of the two harems, it is hard to keep straight because your harem and mine have seemed to combine. My concubines are coming to defend the crown princess." He says.

  "Sorry father, I didn't mean for this to happen, but I have a feeling it will end real soon." I say.

  "It is better. How is the case going?" He asks.

  "It's moving a long there are a lot more pyers involved then we originally thought." I say.

  "Well, I did not think it was going to be easy. That is why I assigned it to you." He says.

  "I better take my leave." I say.

  As I was leaving, wondering what my father said about my harem leaking into his. How is she communicating within the harems? She is getting away with far too much these days as I continued to walk down the path, realizing it has been three months since I have seen anyone in my harem.

  Drawing on me that today the women get to go out of their respective paces and see the town. Since we got married, it is customary for them to stay in the paces to get used to them. This way, there are no outside influences running amuck in the first four months.

  Knowing I will not see them today or tonight, they are probably out buying new clothes and jewelry. Having a set appointment as I do every other night at the lotus house. Hoping that this all pays off both in the case and with Na.

  Wondering around the grounds between paces noticing even the empress's pace is quiet, she must be in town as well. The peaceful grounds slide over me with a sense of security that I have not felt in months.

  Fen is getting out of house arrest today as well; she still must stay within the walls of the paces. I can already hear the temper tantrums knowing her she will run to her maiden home to compin and stir up problems.

  The day passes through. It is time to leave for the lotus house. Shuming is waiting for me at the main gate, the sun setting, how I wish Na were here to watch it set with me. As we walked down the bustling street, I can hear the calls from the vendors' nterns lit the way through the main walkway in the center of town.

  Arriving at the entrance of the lotus house, beautiful dies are there to greet us. It is looking like a good crowd tonight. Looking at my usual corner, I noticed my brothers were already here. I make way to them. There are a few gentlemen in the corner taking interest in our table.

  Maybe they just realized that we are from the royal family, which is all. Not paying too much attention to them, but seeing that one guy would look like my mom if she were a guy is making me uneasy.

  Reaching the table, I wave over to the courtesan to bring us some wine while Shuming is off listening to the officials. My usual courtesan showed up behind the stage and taking me up to her room. I gnced over at that table, noticing some men getting upset. I am finding it weird. Shrugging it off, we headed up the stairs. She was guiding the way to her room.

  As we entered her room, they set tea on her table as usual as we sit to start the night. We always have tea first. She slowly starts with touching my chest as she removes my robes and guides me to the bed. Slowly, I roll on top of her, pcing her leg on my shoulder as I run my fingers down her leg to her lotus. Before the dragon enters her lotus running his fingers inside the lotus.

  She moans a little, moving her hips, wanting more. She guides my fingers in deeper into her lotus. As she moves her fingers out of the way, she grabs my hard dragon and strokes it. Getting it harder, He moans with anticipation, wanting to slide his dragon in her ever so ready lotus.

  Removing her hands off my dragon, sliding the nearby ropes around her wrist as I thrust my dragon inside her lotus, she let out a scream of pure satisfaction. Slowly pulling out being able to flip her on her stomach spreading her legs out as far as I can, my dragon enters her dripping wet lotus once again; she is biting down on a silk ribbon not to let out any screams.

  Moving my dragon faster and harder into her lotus, I can feel her lotus juices flowing. At that point in time, I slow it down before her lotus tightens up around my dragon. Taking my belt from next to me, using it as a whip on her rear end several times, I hear her moan louder and the silk ribbon fall out of her mouth.

  Tying the ribbon around her hands so it would not fall out this time, I smack her one more time. Before entering her lotus one more time. As my dragon enters, I can see her lotus juices flowing out of her lotus. I knew it was time to finish it. This time I started out fast and hard, feeling her lotus tight around my dragon, not wanting it to leave her lotus. I sm into her one st hard and fast as my dragon seed exits my dragon into lotus, feeling her body convulse with ecstasy. Feeling our juices flowing out of her lotus. She colpsed on the bed; I untie her in every way she immediately fell asleep.

  I take my leave as she ys there sleeping, handing over the silver to the madam of the house. At the bottom of the stairs, I meet Shuming. The table was full of strange men getting up and leaving. Signaling to my guards and Shuming we followed them down the alleyway. Wondering to myself where are they heading.

  We followed at a distance. Looking forward, I can see one man stayed behind. Where did he go? Lost him as he rounded the corner. A rock hit me on my back as I turn around. I grab him by the arm. Noticing that he was aiming at my chest.

  "I wouldn't do that if I were you." I say.

  "Who do you think you are?" He says.

  He stomped on my foot, thinking this would phase me.

  "Stand down," I inform my guards.

  I lunge at him and miss pulled him closer. "I told you not to start this."

  He kneeled on his knees. "Your Highness, may I ask what me and my friends did that was so wrong?"