Master, Hold On—Your Disciple Is Coming
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Beyond the Western Sea, where the border meets the Netherworld, there lies a small country called the Land of Gentlemen. The people of this land shun conflict and uphold the virtues of courtesy and deference. When disputes arise, yielding and retreat are their first response.
The royal consort, Jiang Wu, was a woman of unparalleled beauty—gentle, considerate, beloved deeply by King Dongfang Xun. Their union was harmonious, overflowing with love, and within a year of marriage, they were blessed with a charming young prince. With a peaceful realm and contented subjects, their family of three lived in bliss.
But happiness, as always, drew the covetous gaze of darkness.
The Land of Gentlemen soon found itself under relentless assault from the Netherworld—its neighbors were beasts, and so each year the little kingdom sent tribute and paid homage, yet the demands from the Netherworld grew ever more outrageous. The Land of Gentlemen could only endure, swallowing each humiliation.
At last, on the young prince’s second birthday, King Dongfang Xun received a marriage demand from the Lord of the Netherworld. The chosen bride was none other than Consort Jiang Wu.
Clutching the marriage edict in his hands, the king stood at a distance, watching his beloved wife coaxing their son with tender laughter. Tears streamed down his face like rain. The Lord of the Netherworld threatened annihilation unless Jiang Wu was sent as tribute; Dongfang Xun had no choice but to sacrifice the one he cherished most to stave off disaster.
Thus, he hid in his study, wee