{Is it a coincidence??}
Light pierced through the closed curtains as it illuminated the room. The bed in the corner of the room was not spacious but small and covered with a silver white quilt.
The quilt seemed to be a little bulged indicating that there was someone under it. Th figure shuddered and shook off the quilt as he stretched his beautiful white arms and yawned.
The face of the figure was revealed as the light casted a golden Halo above his head. He was like a banished immortal with a gentle and cute face. At first glance he looked as innocent and naive as a child but if you looked closely, you would not miss the sharpness hidden under the innocent farce.
His eyebrows, curved like the crescent moon at night, the peach shaped eyes that looked watery and bright, coupled with the never disappearing smile, he looked serene.
"Mammy are you there??" A voice, crisp and clear sounded.
"Young Master, I'm here." An older slightly hoarse voice replied.
The door of the room was pushed open revealing a middle aged woman who had sharpness hidden behind her gentle smile.
One look and you'd know that she has seen it all.
"Would you like to take a bath now Young Master??" Nanny Li asked warmly.
"Yes Mammy" Chu Han answered with a small smile.
The bathtub was filled with warm water as the Young Master took off his clothes calmly and walked into the water hiding his white skin under the expanse of water.
"Mammy have you heard of the Emperor's decree?? What do you think he's looking for??" Chu Han asked quietly as he washed himself.
"Young Master I have no idea but hopefully it will not have an impact on you." The Nanny answered tactfully with her head lowered.
She had been with the Young Master since he was a baby and she knows his temperament better than anyone, right now she could hear the edge in his voice. He was troubled and if it nothing, the frown on his brows was enough to conclude.
...
"Your Majesty, so far none of the young men have come up with the tattoo, I think the nobles should be checked next." State Preceptor Lu Dasheng stated.
"Zhen approves!" The Emperor waved absentmindedly.
The inspection kept going till evening as the Young Masters of the major families were checked.
They were all puzzled as they had no idea what was going on.
"Chu Han, Second Young Master of the Chu family!!" The Head Eunuch echoed, the last candidate.
A hush fell on the Hall as he stepped in. As always in a silver white fur coat which complimented his white skin.
The State Preceptor stepped forward and gestured to the young man.
"Young Master Chu, forgive my intrusion!" He bowed and the young man smiled slightly.
"It's okay Master Lu*cough, cough*—" his words were cut off as he covered his pale lips and coughed slightly.
"Sorry!" He apologized.
"It's okay Young Master" the state preceptor smiled and bend down to take off the young man's shoes.
His snow white and fair skin came into view as the older man looked under his delicate legs for the birth mark that was to seal his fate.
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