Hail Mary

Episode 01

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Act 1: All hail queenmary

Ying xinyue Hotel of Bei ping, china,1917

“Ah, your husband is such a gentlemen.”She gushed.Bo simply rolled her eyes at one of her court.The courtesan was currently unpacking the belongings her fiancee had promised to gift her in exchange for her to meet with him in Bei Ping.The courtesan squealed in anticipation. Bo took a deep swig of her glass of wine before snatching the dress from the young girls hands. Dear Bo, I understand your harsh feelings towards meeting me in Bei Ping.For a young female this would be an emotionally difficult task, but I beg of you to come see me in Bei Ping.I offer many gifts that will spoil you and a room at the finest hotel in exchange for your troubles. “He’s not my husband yet.”She mumbled looking around.It seemed her fiancee had made sure she was comfortable.She balled the dress up throwing it back down into the chest.The courtesan sighed at her mistresses discomfort with the idea of marrying a rich benefactor.Her cheeks turned a light pink as she dangled a delicated lingerie set between her two fingers.She waved it cheekily much to her mistresses embarrassment.Bo turned red snatching the item away. “Your cheeks are flushed.”The courtesan pocked her cheeks giggling as Bo swatted it away. “It seems your fiancee wanted you be very...comfortable.” “I don’t know who he thinks he is trying to buy me such intimate items in hopes of getting lucky.I haven’t even met him yet and he’s already trying to control me.”Bo whined. The courtesan sighed picking up the delicate comb that Bo had lazily thrown on the bed.She began comb through her long curly tresses. “I don't know why your complaining. Mr.Chang is a rich gentlemen who has basically taken care of you since you were a little girl.Just look at this room.” Bo kind of felt bad for whining infront of her court lady. Courtesans don’t get a chance to love, only serve.Plus the room was marvelous.The room was filled with value items from the Tang and Song dynasty.There was a grand bed covered by the white veils around its posts.There were many french fruniture in the living area. Tau was right, Mr.Chang had made sure she was comfortable.A princess would be suitable for this type of room. “But, he’s just so old.” Mr.Chang was 56, that was 40 years older than her.She had just turned 16 meaning she was know a ripened women to society.She wasn’t going to marry someone more than twice her age.She wanted a fine, young gentlemen that her father would appreciate and acknowledge. “Your father has searched far and wide for a good benefactor and here you are complaining about his age.You’ve been to Europe, Africa, Latin America and now Asia is your last hope of finding a compatible husband”Bo snorted.It seems her father wasn't looking hard enough.She set her sights on a brown dress that she would match with white fur.Who was she to complain, he had been nice so far through messages and gifts. “Oh, look a letter.”The woman bent down picking up a small letter sealed tight.The envelope was easy recognizable, it was from Mr.Chang.Bo sighed contemplating on whether she should open the letter in front of one of the ladies from her court.What if it was was something private, intimate, a deep dark secret?She gently placed the letter down on her bed. “Come. I want to see the men play.” “But, what if the letters important.”The court girl reasoned.Bo hadn't thought about that.What if it was a dying wish or how he couldn't make it.She grabbed the letter ripping the sealed envelope open. To my dearest wife, I hope you have enjoyed your journey so far.My sincerest apologizes for not being there when you arrived.To make up for it I have gifted you a expensive emerald green dress.It would mean the world to me if you wore it tonight. ¤¤¤ Bei Ping Opera House of Bei Ping, China, 1917 “Good.” The blonde clapped enthusiastically as the first act ended.He sat in the middle upper floor of the opera house.He was heavily guarded by 3 men surrounding him and more men on the lower floors.He smiled throwing a chai seed in his mouth as the next act enters onto the stage. He closed his eyes at the familiar sound of the high singing that sometimes seemed too chalky erupted from the stage.The guard was hesistant to interrept Luhan’s private time as he climbed the high stairs.He lend over whispering in his ear. “General Shen has arrived sir.”The blonde simpled flicked his wrist sending the man away.He sighed grabbing another hand full of chai seeds.He took his left hand and grabbed his spectacles to get a better view of the show.Outside the premises, General Shen was being helped out of his car. He was accompanied by Two girls born of the same stem, twins, one on his right and one on the left.The girls were dressed exactly the same.Their hair wrapped up with small pieces framing their faces, red stained lips, and pure white tight knit dresses with white fur to compliment it. General Shen smiled once he saw Luhan’s figure slouched against the leather cushions as he came up the stairs.Luhan grabbed a cigar from one of his servants outstretched hands and allowed them to lite it.Luhan let out a ring of smoke once he saw the three walking towards him.He narrowed his eyes ‘ I told him to come along.He doesn’t listen.’ He thought. “Its an honor to meet with you Mr.Han as you are a busy man.You have taken your time out of your day to see meet is an achievement I could never dream of.”General shen cuffed his fist with his other hand in a sign of respect bowing his head.The two women giggled hanging onto the military mans forearms.Luhan tapped his cigar getting rid of the excess ash.He raised it up to his lips and released a series of small smoke rings and the women gushed at the sight. “Cut the bull.Stop trying to kiss my . As you know I am a busy man as you said so I would like us to keep this strictly business.” The general gulped nodding.He motioned for the two femalea to leave causing them to whine, but they left not wanting to offend their benefactor.The general tightened up his suit. “I am at your service.”Luhan took a puff and slowly released it. “Ying XinYue Hotel is more heavily guarded as things erupted in Changsha and have beeen put on alert.The rich that resided in Changsha have made long-term stays at the Hotel and in order to accomodate them and make them feel safe they have bumped up security.I need you to diffuse it.” General Shen nodded.“I also want any information on the events for the Ying XinYue Hotel for the next week-.” “Mr.Han I dont have an information on-” “Find out.”The general gulped nodding. “I want 20 armed soldiers to my own disposal and Lieutenant Zhang present for a small trip I will be taking.Make arrangements.”The general snapped his fingers which comanded a servant to make sure the plans were set immediately while still focusing on Luhan. Luhan gave a last small puff before becoming tired of the tedious activity and held it out for a servant to take.A servant kneeled down placing the small tray that carried extravagant porcelain tea ornaments.The servant shakily poured the steaming tea accidently spilling quite abit upon Luhans fingers.She quickly scurried away afraid when Luhan cut his eye towards her.He sighed letting the mistake go.He wanted everything in place today. “Report Lieutenant Zhang to me no later than this evening.I have other business I need him to tend to in my behalf.And most importantly, I want you to keep the Japanese out of my way.” The general squirmed in his seat under his gaze.He cut his eye over to the Show watching the people that were fully invested into the Act.They watched quietly to entralled to notice what was happening only right above them.He turned back laughing nervously as Luhans guard fixed the guns in their hands.Luhan raised the tea to his lips a sign that the general should drink too, but the general stared back at the tea afraid of what contains were held inside. “It seems that the Japanese Chamber of Commerce will be there for an auction-” “I though you didn’t have any information about the Ying XinYue Hotel.”The general instantly begans waving his hands to show he meant no harm and that Luhan had taken