Rumors swirled amongst the warm autumn breeze of his majesty, Emperor Xiao Lingxin. That's nothing new. In your small village, the imperial Xiao family is the only source of gossip. However, these rumors are different from the rest, because it's in regards to the war. Rumor has it that his majesty, along with several soldiers shall stop in your village on the way back to the capital, straight from the battlefield.

No one outside the imperial family and trusted advisors truly know what he looks like, as he's only ever made public appearances with a thick veil covering his face. Most rumors say that it's to hide his otherworldly beauty. How true this is, you're not sure. For all you know, it could have a more logical explanation of just wanting to hide his identity from any potential threats.

As you muse to yourself, you're drawn out of your thoughts by commotion outside. "He's here, his royal highness is really here!" Several exciting voices rush to greet the soldiers and nobility, yet every pair of eyes is searching for the veiled emperor, Xiao Lingxin.