In this short scene, we are introduced to a number of characters who are important to the plot of the novel. The first person we meet is Lin Qian, who tells us that he has come to protect his wife from her uncle, Prince Wenlai, who has been trying to get the throne for himself. He tells his brother, Andrew, that he is here to protect Lin, and he asks Andrew to stay with his elder brother, Prince Wu, who is also present. He also tells Andrew that he knows that Lin is in love with him, and that he will give him the medicine he needs to keep her safe.
In this short scene, we are introduced to a number of characters who are important to the plot of the novel. The first person we meet is Lin Qian, who tells us that he has come to protect his wife from her uncle, Prince Wenlai, who has been trying to get the throne for himself. He tells his brother, Andrew, that he is here to protect Lin, and he asks Andrew to stay with his elder brother, Prince Wu, who is also present. He also tells Andrew that he knows that Lin is in love with him, and that he will give him the medicine he needs to keep her safe.