Moonlit Night in the Palace

'''Introduction to the Work: "First, tell me who sent you..." As soon as I drew my dagger and thrust it forward, the man removed his mask. "Ah, how has the son of the Minister of War come to visit a lowly shaman like me in such a state?" The man before me was Jun-chan, the son of the Minister of War. I was puzzled as to why he, renowned for his fine character, would seek me out dressed like this. Moreover, the Minister of War was essentially my backer, being a person of the Queen Dowager. "Please, save me just this once." "Young master, what do you mean by that?" His face was so noble that one could tell at a glance he was the son of a prestigious family. There was no reason for som...