Hey guys, thank you for being very patient for these chapters. I can't wait to share them with you; however before we continue I would like to make you aware of a couple of things.

Firstly, I realised (stupid I know) after writing Neverland that I have some character's titles incorrect. For example in this constituency Lonnie is a Princess. So from here on in I will amend them; I just thought I better explain why things have changed…. Slightly.

Secondly, I have decided that you are going to get the Great Wall of China in parts. It is quite a long constituency and a lot happens and if I am honest I think both me and you would prefer that I didn't drag this out any longer than it already is going to be.

So I hope you enjoy what happens next, I look forward to see what you think. Much love, RSD xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo.


22/07/2018

As we pulled up to Han Imperial Palace; I couldn't help but let a large grin spread across my face. Emperor Li Shang and Empress Mulan were like our extended family; they had accepted Jay wholeheartedly. It was nice to see that me, Evie, Jay and Carlos were able to find our places in this world; even with all the cynicism at the start.

The limousine then pulled to a stop and we all quickly climbed out eagerly. I then let my eyes wander up to the familiar palace. There was a lot of stairs outside of the entrance which had a mint green carpet which lead all the way to the large white marble arch at the top of the stairs. The walls of the palace were white marble and there were dark red pieces of wood that enveloped the edges of the marble. There were large glass windows that swept along the walls; and large balcony that over looked the Great Wall and its surrounding areas. At the bottom of the large stair case there was a layer of light green grass that was littered with bonsai trees and water lilies in a small pool. I could also see a large white marble water feature in the distance which lead to the large gardens behind the palace.

"Mother!" I heard Lonnie scream as she started to run towards her parents; who happened to be waiting patiently for us.

"Father!" she added, and I watched as she quickly pulled both her mother and father into a joint hug.

"Lonnie" Empress Mulan said as she pressed a kiss against her daughter's head.

"We have missed you so much" Emperor Li Shang added as they all stepped away from each other.

"Likewise" Lonnie chuckled as she stepped to one side and I watched as Jay stepped forward and he smiled at the Emperor and Empress.

"Come here you" Empress Mulan said, and she quickly pulled Jay into a tight hug.

"How are you?" Empress Mulan asked as Jay pulled away.

"Very well, yourself Empress?" he responded.

"Very well" she returned.

"I have been eager to see you both again" she added with a large toothy grin.

"We have been very impatient waiting for your visit" Emperor Li Shang added fondly.

"However it has been good TV viewing" he chuckled.

"I bet it has" Jay laughed back as she took a step to the side and he stood in front of Emperor Li Shang.

"Sir" Jay quickly said before he dropped into a low bow.

"Less it with that" Emperor Li Shang stated as Jay stood up straight.

"You are family" he stated and before Jay could say or do anything the Emperor pulled him into a hug.

"Thank you" Jay replied as they broke apart.

"Sorry your Majesty" Empress Mulan quickly stated as she turned and looked at the rest of our royal party.

"We didn't mean to meet Lonnie and Jay like this" she quickly added.

"Don't worry about it Empress Mulan" Ben dismissed as he smiled and stepped forward, leading me by the right hand.

"We are not meeting in a public setting; so I don't mind the informality" he smiled.

"Good" she noted.

"Because we didn't want to cause offence" Emperor Li stated.

"You haven't, believe me" Ben said.

"I like informality; yes there is a time and a place for it. But a change every so often is good" he explained.

"Good" Empress Mulan repeated as Ben dropped my hand.

"Your Majesty" Empress Mulan smiled before dropping into a low curtesy.

"Empress Mulan" Ben replied as he bowed to her. I watched as they both stood up straight and he took both of her hands into his.

"Thank you for admitting me and my royal party into your home" Ben said fondly.

"The pleasure is all of ours; you are like an extended family of ours" she replied, and I watched as a large grin spread across his face.

"That you are" Emperor Li Shang said, and I then watched as Ben dropped the Empress's hands and stepped to one side in front of the Emperor.

"Emperor Li Shang" Ben smiled before he dropped into a bow.

"Your Majesty" Emperor Li Shang returned as he bowed to Ben.

"I look forward to see what the Great Wall of China has in store for us" Ben said as they both stood up straight.

"Even though we have visited there already in the past" Ben added.

"We do have some surprises in store your grace" Emperor Li revealed.

"I look forward to them" Ben said as he stepped to one side next to Jay and Lonnie. I then watched as the Empress and Emperor looked at me and I used this as my cue to step forward in front of Lonnie's mother.

"Empress Mulan" I said as I curtsied to her.

"Dame Mal" she returned as she curtsied to me.

"Long time no see" she teased as we both stood up straight.

"I know it has been far too long" I smiled.

"I am sorry that we haven't seen each other sooner" I added.

"Don't worry about that; I know what it can be like when it comes to royal commitments" she said.

"But you are made of strong stuff; you can handle it" she added.

"Thank you" I responded, and I couldn't help but be reminded of my conversation with Ben, Carlos, Jay and Evie at Greystone Castle. Yes I was going to get some backlash when people heard about my emotion imbalances; but I knew that with the bad came the good. I knew that Empress Mulan would be one of the people who would be on my side.

"I some time struggle but I know I can overcome anything; as I have the support of our King" I quickly said, and I watched as a large smile spread across her face.

"You are a very good couple; you make each other better and stronger" she noted.

"We do" I confirmed.

"Lonnie speaks very highly of you; however during your stay here I would like some time with you if that is ok" she suggested.

"That is perfectly fine Princess Mulan" I replied happily. I saw no problem with this; I knew that part of my role of consort, Dame/Knight and Lady of the court I would need to spend time with the Queen's, Princesses, Empress's and the other females in power in this kingdom.

"Good" she said.

"I can't wait to share my family and life with you and your family Dame Mal" she added.

"Likewise Empress Mulan" I stated as I stepped to one side and I stepped in front of Emperor Li Shang.

"Emperor Li Shang" I said as I dropped into a low curtsy.

"Dame Mal" he answered as he bowed to me.

"How are you finding your tour?" he asked as we both stood up straight.

"Very informative" I answered.

"There is so much to see and experience" I added, and I watched as a large grin spread across the Emperor's face.

"Yes" he agreed.

"Our kingdom is full of different exciting things Dame Mal; and I can't wait to show you everything we have to offer" he said fondly.

"I look very forward to it Emperor Li Shang" I replied.

"I can't wait to get to know you better" I stated.

"Likewise" he replied. I then stepped next to Ben and watched as Adam and Belle stepped forward as Ben slid his right hand into my left.

"Sorry for causing a disruption to you meeting my parents" Lonnie said sympathetically.

"Don't worry about it Lonnie" Ben replied, and I smiled in response.

"You haven't seen your parents for some time; I would be the same" he added.

"Yes" Lonnie agreed, and we then watched as one by one the rest of our royal party was greeted by the Emperor and Empress. I couldn't help but feel relaxed by being here. Hopefully our stay in the Great Wall of China could go without a hitch!