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38. Questions

The Game of Werewolf

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It caught her attention. "A game? What type of game would it be? We're no longer girls, Yawen." I smiled and said "A game of wits. If you want to find secrets, you might want to learn more about me. Learning about the others in a game will be a good way to judge their character." "Is there such a game? If a child can play it, I fail to see the relevance to uncovering secrets." Lai Chang said. "Then you must play the game with us. In fact, all of the higher ranked concubines in the harem would benefit from it. It might even teach them a nice lesson." Bao asked "Is it a game we've played?" I shook my head. "Can we play?" Huo added. I said "Anyone can play, but you should just watch at first. It is a game of wits. That means it can be a very mean-spirited game and I would not want you being tricked by your own mother or vice versa." "Is this a trick you're going to be playing on us, Yawen? I don't think that suits you." the empress said warily. "You might be the one playing a trick on me. I don't know many of the consorts, so I will be just as out of my depth as you. Maybe even worse off." I said.

Going for humility was the way to get the nobles on board. They agreed to play when we returned to court. Not too long after, Wang Jing came back with his mother and sister. They had seemed to enjoy themselves. I took time to go on the trail with Analim. Wang Jing wanted to personally take all his kids along on a special trip by himself. When we came back, it was time to relax in the resort palace that was built nearby. We were all pampered and served. Bao came to me and asked "What's the game you wanted to play?" I smirked and told her that if she wanted to play, she would have to gathers. She balked and demanded to know why. "Because I don't want you to try and cheat." I teased. She grumbled and got up. "Are you seriously going?" I asked. She turned and said "I can't wait that long to see what you've cooked up in that head of yours!" I just laughed as she left the room. It took a full hour before Wang Wuying came and summoned me for tea in the garden. All the other concubines were going to be there. I looked at Huo and Hong at told them to come along as well.

Huo had asked to watch the game. I decided to let Hong join in as well. Zhizhu wanted to come watch as well. He was not needed there. That would make things appear too weighted in my favor. I just shook my head and told him "Wen needs some company. Ask her to tell you about the Lady of the North." Wen looked at me and I nodded. I then took the kids to the garden. There were enough seats for Wang Jing, his mother and sister, Cui Yahui, Lai Chang, Chuan Min, Bao and I. Wang Jing was bouncing Crown Princess Yi in his lap. "I heard that there was a game that you wanted to play. Bao convinced me that it was the height of fun." Wang Jing said. I looked at Bao. She just looked smug. "Yes, my emperor. I did propose a game. This might not be too fun though. It is a game of wits." He frowned. I smiled and said "That confidence will get you in this game. If you want to play the game, you can. Anyone can play." "I was interested in a game of wits that you would propose, Yawen. You're well known for your... unorthodox thinking." Wang Wuying said. I thanked her for that.

I heard a couple of chuckles from the others. I said "The name of the game is Werewolf. It is a nice social detection game. We will compete to see who can determine which among us is a dreaded wolf in sheep's clothing." That got a few gasps. I explained the rules to them. I would be the facilitator of the game. "There are several roles that can be at the game at each time. It usually depends on the amount of people playing. Make sure to listen to each role and their duties. The players are divided into the Werewolves and humans. Each round, everyone will close their eyes. The Wolves will eliminate a human player. When everyone opens their eyes, I will announce what had happened. Then everyone will speak for 10 minutes to determine which of you is most likely to be a wolf and vote to eliminate them. The Hunter can track the wolves. At the end of each round the Hunter will open their eyes and silently point at the player they wish to investigate. I will announce whether they are truly human or wolf. Then they will close their eyes and the wolves will go eliminate their target." I said.




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