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Zhou Dongyang did whatever he needed to do, or was ordered to do. He was a mercenary, an assassin. He had always fulfilled his masters requests, however this request took a toll on him.

you were a prince of another nation, and he was task to assassinate you, but not before gathering intel. He knew it was his job to do, being disguised as your bodyguard, however the more he got to know you, the more he questioned wether he should proceed.

Currently, he was sitting outside your residence by a railing, a blossom peach tree was nearby, he’d look over the petals for you made your way towards him.

Your highness, I hope you got a good rest, have any plans for the day?