Absolute Resonance

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Her hand on his head paused thoughtfully.
”Well…
I find it strange as well.
How indeed? ”

She directed the last two words at the grey-cloaked man next to them.

”Young Lord Li Luo must be special…
The condition should be difficult for ordinary dual resonances to resolve, and yet his can.
There must be something unique about his powers that we have yet to discover.

”If Your Highness has doubts, I can probe his resonant powers deeply next time for any strangeness. ”

She considered it, then she shook her head.
”No need.
Li Luo ’s parents were extraordinary in many ways.
Their methods were always differently inspired.
It only makes sense that they left Li Luo something special.

”Right now, we ’re on good terms with Jiang Qing ’e and Li Luo, and we will need his strength to heal the emperor.
We will not break this hard-won connection for privacy.

”What ’s special about Li Luo ’s resonant power doesn ’t concern us too much.
His ability to heal the king is the key here. ”

The old man nodded.

”Your Highness, are you intending to declare friendship with House Luolan? ” the old man asked again.

”Jiang Qing ’e ’s potential will eclipse all…
By my estimation, she will reach Duke in less than three years.
She will be the youngest Duke in all of the Xia Kingdom.

”Is what I thought before tonight.
Now I see that the sun ’s golden brilliance has blinded me to the moon ’s silver glamor.
Ah, Li Luo, how you surprise me.

”House Luolan might be in a rough patch now, but those two are holding things down.
They are inexorable.
With time, there is nothing that House Luolan cannot overcome.
House Luolan is worth declaring friendship with. ”

The old man was silent for a beat.
”Still…
There are many powers set against them.
Many Dukes are interested in the King realm secrets that Li Taixuan and Tan Tailan have left behind.
House Luolan ’s defensive wards have been weakening over the years.
Last Ghost Festival, an intruder ’s energy clone invaded…

”It could be dangerous for us to cross them, Your Highness.
Will you truly extend the hand of aid to them when they are overshadowed by their enemies? ”

She looked out of the carriage window, at the dark backdrop of night, watching only the stars.
”We move as always, decisively.
Sitting on the fence only invites more trouble later. ”

The old man looked at her in surprise.
”And if they don ’t live up to your expectations? ”

She sighed as the star she was watching ducked behind a wisp of cloud.

”Then House Luolan is doomed regardless.
My helping hand will only shore up their defenses.
Whether their boat makes it through the storm is still up to them… ”