The Ming Dynasty, by Diane Green

Trip to China

2010-09-12T17:20:00.000-04:00

Lieng, Sam and Kiew headed off to China, they tried to get Li Liang to go, but he said he had things to do and this might give him time to bond some with Mo Li, fat chance, but it is worth a try. Before they left Mo Li turned into an adult.

After arriving in China, Kiew of course found the chess set, she is bound and determined to be the best.

Lieng and Sam found a quiet spot to read some books together.

After they settled in, decided to go to the market and found a place to eat and ordered egg rolls, so Sam had to find the receipe for it.

After they ate and looked around the market place, went back to camp to get some rest. The next day, Lieng went fishing and they went to the Scholars Garden and of course Liew found another chess table and Lieng was not impressed with the bicycle she had to ride.

Lieng looks like she belongs there and she even splurged and got a new dress and hairdo.

They did more of the same the next couple of days and Lieng got her three dragon fish for an opportunity for home, so she was thrilled with that. On the third day, they said their goodbyes and off they went back home.
Now after they left alot happened. Li Liang built Lieng a zen garden, Mo Li decided to flirt with Hank Goddard, even though his wife had just passed away and Li Liang was actually seeing a mystery woman and Kiew turned into a young adult, whew, alot happened, so here are the pics and that should about bring the story up to date.

At least she had some fun, that is what counts.

She is identical to her mother, so going to have to watch what I do with them, guess I should change her hairstyle.

Just an Update

2010-09-10T12:21:00.000-04:00

I am really having a good time with this dynasty. I am writing this to just update for my own use and of course for anyone that reads this.

Li Liang is finally immortal and ate ambrosia and has death flower in inventory, how exciting, he has six friends, owns a park and a business. He maxed sculpting and supermaxed gardening. He obtained his opportunities, can't think off the top of my head, I have been updating info and putting it in their bio, which was a very good idea from a member of the forum. He is going to do the sculptures of all immortals.

Lieng is supermaxing fishing, she got the LTW of Perfect Aquarium, which was pretty simple. So naturally she is going to go for the max on that. She can also paint portraits now, so she will probably do that with the other immortals. I have not purchased her properties as of yet, not sure what I am going to do. They are getting ready to take a trip to China and when they retrieve those books, that will give me enough money for a property or two. She already has most of her friends.

Little Kiew, hmm not quite sure what she is going to do. I didn't plan ahead and so far it has worked out. Maybe inventing or something. She is going to have her friends pretty quick. I think I will put Kiew in politics. I have played that one quite a few times and it is not that hard. She can make most of her friends in school.

Although Sam is not going to be immortal, he is trying for sculpting, so he can do the elder ice sculpture on Li Lieng and he also can paint portraits. I have all portraits for all immortals covered.
I am including screenshots of all updates, as of right now, there is not a lot going on. Kiew turned into a youth, Liang turned into an adult and Mo Li is to follow the next day.

Little Kiew toddler and youth portraits and ice sculptures.

Usually what I do, as soon as they age up, they get their sculpture done and portrait done and then I don't have to worry about it and now I am using their bio for their info. That is about it for now. DG

Life Goes On - Chapter 16

2010-09-09T08:11:00.000-04:00

Lieng's journal:

I am writing this right now, because father is still taking mom's death really hard.

I guess I shouldn't talk, I sit and visit with mom's ice sculpture in the foyer, how nuts is that.

I even caught Mo Li sobbing, but she would not admit it. She said there was something in her eye, ok, whatever you want me to think.

Father does alot of reading and Mo Li really stays to herself, now she goes downtown to read. I am really starting to worry about her. Ok, enough of the somber stuff, here is a few pics of my pride and joy.

Brush your teeth

Kiew adores her grandpa and Kiew is what makes father happy right now. Sam ask me a question the other day. He adoringly looked in my eyes and ask if we could have another baby.

Ummmm, I told him I didn't think so, there was enough going on right now and I just don't think it is right. Look at Mo Li, she can't even have kids because of this dynasty situation or even get married. He wasn't very happy, but he knew what he was getting into when we got married.

Father did do Kiew ice sculpture and it turned out great. I did her portrait, but I didn't really like it, so Sam did one and his turned out better, so we hung that one in the museum. Mine are like mom's, they are dark and fuzzy. Guess I will get lots of practice, I am the designated painter for the dynasty and father is the sculptor. Sam will do my adult and elder painting. I am now trying to figure out what business's to own. We are kinda short on cash, but Sam is working towards 5 Star Chef because he wants that new fridge.

Sam had a birthday and turned into an adult. Oh my, he is so handsome and I adore him. He is such a good father and can make me laugh when I am blue. He has been so gentle and understanding.

Then father wanted to talk to Sam and I. He said he was sending us to China, just the two of us.

I said no at first, but father insisted. He said he would watch little Kiew, she was going to be a youth in a couple of days and everything would be fine. I finally gave in and now I am getting excited to actually visit my heritage. Father said, just remember, you have to ride bikes, so you better shape up. Excuse me?

Anyway, I think that is all for now. I forgot to put Kiew's birthday pic in, so I will close with a picture of my darling Kiew. TaTa for now.

Life Changes - Chapter Fifteen

2010-09-08T00:40:00.001-04:00

I must say, alot has gone on just since I spoke last. I turned into an elder, which I was not happy about, but, you can't stay young forever.

Mo Li actually came out of her room to wish me happy birthday. My sweet Agnes was looking as gorgeous as ever. We have come such a long way in such a short time. My birthday has made me do alot of soul searching. In the mean time, I think Lieng is pregnant. I cannot wait to be a grandpa.

Yep, this is a good sign, unless she ate something that didn't agree with her, but I don't think that is it.

We all were very supportive, because she was not a happy camper, so moody.

I even got a sculpture of Lieng while she was pregnant, glad it didn't take too long, because she went a running when I got done.

All was quiet one night when we heard this yelling. I ran up the stairs and Lieng said her water broke.

Sam is freaking out, I guess I was too, then poor Lieng looked like she was going crosseyed....

And finally little Kiew was born, which means beautiful and it fit just like a glove.

Agnes let Lieng rest after her ordeal, in fact we all pitched in to help with the new arrival.

After all the excitement we all went to bed and left the happy family to care for Kiew. Even Mo Li had her say and held the baby, but that didn't last long and off she went to her room. The next evening, Agnes and I had some quiet time, because I knew it was almost time.

I will miss her sweet face so much and all of the loving things she has done and all the love she has given me. I can't even begin to say how much she has blessed me with our children and then........

I can't believe we timed our night just right. I don't know what I am going to do without her. I will never love another like I loved my dear Agnes. I had to be alone, so I went to the one place where I could say goodbye to my sweet love.

In memory of Agnes Crumplebottom Ming. May you rest in peace. Love Li Liang

The Wedding - Chapter Forteen

2010-09-07T17:53:00.000-04:00

Today is the big day and I am quite sure no one slept too much around here. It was still quiet in the house, so I went to the kitchen to grab a bite to eat. I looked out the window at the place where my daughter is going to get married and it is really lovely. We were kind of short on money, but, Lieng said she loved it. I was going to go talk to Mo Li, but her door is shut as usual and I didn't want to disturb her. It was 9:00 am and the first guest should arrive at 10:00am, not too sure why the wedding is so early, but it is not my wedding. Lieng came down from her room. Sam had stayed at his father's house last night so they wouldn't see each other this morning. Lieng looked a little nervous, so we chatted for a bit, then Agnes said she would help Lieng get ready. It was almost time and I think I am more nervous than the bride. Mo Li came out in a nice pant suit, not what I expected for a wedding, but I am not going to get my head bit off for saying something, no thank you.

The first guest arrived and Lieng was more radiant than a sunrise. No body was sitting, which I thought quite strange, but lets get the wedding started. These are the pictures with captions.

The rings

The Vows

You May Kiss the Bride

Couple Dancing

Leighton, Mo Li, Lieng and Agnes

After they were man and wife, I found Lieng and told her about her wedding present. A trip to China. She was really happy and asked if we were going too, she sounded like she really wanted us to, so I said, yes your mom and I would probably go. I don't think Mo Li will go, she has not been in a real good mood lately, but we can at least ask.

This sculptures I did just for the wedding and the portraits Agnes did for the wedding.

After things had died down, I went inside to get something to eat, when I heard Agnes on the phone, say, "no she had not said anything yet". I thought that was odd and when she hung up, I ask her who she was talking to. She told me, not right now, it is not the time. This is Lieng's day. Keeping secrets is not a good thing.

The Stranger -Chapter Thirteen

2010-09-07T16:21:00.000-04:00

Agnes Journal:

Liang has grown up to be such a beautiful woman. Her dad and I try to spend as much time with her and Mo Li as much as possible. Mo Li has gotten kind of on the quiet side. She has withdrawn and really does not talk to us anymore. She works in the evening and stays in her room and reads and sometimes comes out for meals. Unfortunately, with the dynasty situation, she cannot bring a husband into the house or even have children. That makes us all sad, because I know she thinks about it all of the time. She has even talked of getting a motorcycle and from from what it sounds like, it will be a fast one. She is really going off the deep end.

Liang and I decided to go fishing, no one else wanted to go, so we headed across the street and found our favorite spot, but.........we were not alone!

I saw out of the corner of my eye, someone running towards the building. I heard the bushes rattle, so I went to investigate. I could clearly tell he was not from around here, so I asked him what he wanted.

He said he was a Diplomat and he was sent from China to look after our family and to see if we were following the guidelines. I told him we didn't need anyone to look after us and we were doing fine. He said I was not suppose to know any of this and the visit was in a letter to Li Liang. Oh goodness, the letter...I don't think Li Liang has even read it yet. I reminded him of it and he laid it down somewhere. Anyway, he saw we were fine and he said he would report back in. I asked him who he reported to and he ran off without answering me, how rude.

Anyway, it was Mo Li birthday and we went home to wish her happy birthday, not that it matters, she is probably in her room.

We found her and sure enough, she was in Liang's old room reading. We still went in and blew horns and told her we loved her. She was not impressed. Gotta run, the big wedding day is tomorrow and still have lots to do. I have to find that letter or do I just tell Liang about the stranger? TaTa

The Proposal - Chapter 12

2010-09-06T23:11:00.000-04:00

Liang's Journal

I turned into a young adult today and wondered what was I really going to do with the rest of my long life. I knew I wanted to spend as much of it as possible with Sam. Oh, speaking of Sam, I called him and he should be over any minute.

Not quite sure what that look is for on Mo Li's face, she is going to turn into a young adult tomorrow. She can be a spoiled sport sometimes....

I look more like my dad as I get older, don't you think?

Sam finally arrived and gave me a big ole hug! I guess he was glad I was a young adult now, in more ways than one.

I was really glad to see him, because I have a suprise for him.........

Gotta love the expression.

Mom took me in her room and she showed me this wedding dress that was gorgeous. I had never seen a more pretty dress. She said a friend of hers, named Pam had gifted it to her and she wanted me to wear it. It was to be worn by all future brides. We went shopping and I got a really different looking necklace, mom said she didn't like it, but I am the one wearing it. After we got home, father wanted to show me something out back and told me to close my eyes. When he told me to open them, I saw he had transformed some of the backyard into a wedding theme. I loved it and gave him a hug. He said it wasn't much, but he wanted to do something special.

We are going to wait a few days, until we can get straightened out. Daddy also had to build an upstairs since our family is growing. Will write more in my journal when the big day arrives and will take lots of pictures.
Liang

Settling Down - Chapter Eleven

2010-09-06T17:37:00.000-04:00

Things have settled down a bit since Agnes and I had our talk with the girls. They are both straight A students and on the honor roll. Liang is doing well on painting and should be able to do portraits later on. I have death flowers and life fruits fenced in, so no one can harvest them, including me, haha.

Agnes had a birthday and I had found an uncut luminous gem, which is her favorite, and sent it off to get the sculptors cut. She loved it, it was by the cake when she came to blow her candles out.

I think she was more interested in the egg than blowing out her candles.

Liang is still head over heels with Sam, except he had a birthday, so they cannot really see each other romantically until Liang has her birthday.

At the moment we are all caught up on portraits and the like. I am getting ready to do my 22 sculpture, so it won't be long, I really want to do one of Agnes before it is too late.

We have all gotten so much closer and do things together. The girls are constantly around me, finding things to do, whether homework or just reading. So far, life has been great. No telling what the future will hold. Agnes just told me there was a letter from China for me to read, gotta go.

Life Isn't Fair - Chapter Ten

2010-09-03T23:09:00.000-04:00

I layed in bed on the night before that I knew I was going to talk with Lieng. Agnes was going to talk to Mo Li. I don't think I slept a wink that night.

I am not sure how this is going to go. The two girls are so close, so I am really not doing to well with this whole situation. I know it has to be done. Lieng is getting pretty close to a young man at school and he is all she talks about. I hope he is an understanding sort of fella, because he is going to have to be to come into this household.

Li-Liengs story:

I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I met a boy at school and his name is Sam Sekemoto. He is so gorgeous, is that a good word for a guy, who cares. All I know, I really, really like him and he likes me. He ask me over to his house after school on Friday and dad said I could go. Yay!

We started talking and talking. We were in this baby's room or something, but I don't remember seeing a baby. He said his grandma couldn't bear getting rid of the stuff right now. Anyway, out of the blue, I kissed him. I do not know what made me do it, but I did and I am glad.

It was so romantic, I guess, I barely know the meaning of the word. He said he liked me from the moment he laid eyes on me, I thought I was going to melt. My heart was racing, my palms were sweaty and I know I was two shades of blush, from the way my face felt.

All I could do was stare, but I had to quit, it is so rude. He was looking into my eyes and I knew that we were going to be together. I told Sam I had to go home, he said he didn't want me to, so I stayed a little longer and we kissed some more and I felt so safe and secure when he put his arms around me. Oh my, look at the time. My parents are going to have a fit. I ran out and got in a cab. That is when I saw the lights, oh no. I am in BIG trouble.

When the cop pulled up, mom was waiting for me and wasn't too happy. She told me to get to bed and she would talk to me in the morning. Oops, she was not thrilled, at all with me. After I knew mom was in bed, I called Sam and told hin that I really enjoyed our talk and he said he did to and would probably see me over the weekend.

The next morning, I did not want to get out of bed, so I kept laying there, hoping no one would bother me, too late. I heard dad calling me from the basement, so I went to take my punishment. After I got down there, he said he wanted to show me something.

Wow, those were pretty good. I knew mom had been working on something, but I never came down here. I asked where Mo Li's pictures were. Dad got a sad look on his face and said there is something he had to explain to me. I listened very carefully as dad explained about the immortality and heirs and ambrosia and yadda, yadda........everything seemed to run together. I didn't hear anything about my sister and then it dawned on me, I was the one that was going to be immortal. I wouldn't have it! Not fair!!

Dad didn't know what to do except stand there and listen to me rant and rave. I felt betrayed for some reason. I finally stopped and started crying, daddy put his arms around me and I apologized for behaving so badly.

I told daddy I had some thinking to do and I was going to my room and I left the poor man to lick his wounds.

Mo-Li's side:

It was such a sunny, warm day. I decided to go fishing, but mom said she needed to talk to me. She had a serious look on her face, so I thought I had better not argue. She started explaining about some stuff about gardening, cooking, something fishy and some kind of fruit. I tried to pay attention, but my mind kept wandering. Then she said something about Lieng being immortal and daddy being immortal. I didn't believe her at first, but the look on her face told me it was true.

I got angry at first and then, I realized mom and I were in the same situation. She explained that she was angry too, but it was daddy's heritage and we had to respect that. I couldn't get angry with sis, it wasn't her fault either. I had to talk to her, she was my best friend and I had to let her know we were in this together.

Li-Liang's Side Again:

Mo Li and I decided to run across the street and go fishing for a bit and get our mind off of things. I might as well get started if I am going to have a Perfect Aqairium. After a couple of hours of fishing, we went home and the phone rang. It was Sam and we talked for a few minutes. I asked him over, I just had to see him and I needed a hug, boy, that sounded corny. Oh well, he said he would be right over. Mom said it wasn't the right time for company and I told her, he is not company, he is going to be the father of the next immortal. My mom kinda looked shocked, but I guess she understood.

After Sam kissed me hello, I guess it looked like I was about to cry and he asked me what was wrong. It all came out in a burst of tears and he probably didn't understand a word I said. After I was done, he just stood there and looked at me....

and then he said something that I thought I would never hear. "I love you Lieng". I started crying all over again. This was just too much news in one day, not sure if I could handle too much more. I guess mom and dad heard all of the crying and the four of us stood there and chatted for a while.

I am standing there looking at Sam and then looking at my dad and I realized that Sam had some of the same features as my dad had. I never ask Sam where he was from, so that might be a good subject to bring up, but not now. I think mom and dad really like Sam from the looks of it. After quite a bit of talking, Sam said he needed to go because he didn't want to be out past his curfew, we kissed goodnight and he left. I found Mo Li and took her hand and told her to follow me.

We went to Mom's thinking place and stared at the stars and just stood there. After all, we were twins and we already knew what each other was thinking.

The Teenage Years - Chapter Nine

2010-09-02T23:01:00.000-04:00

What can I say. I never thought in a million years, that if and when I left China, that my life would end up like this. I am so happy with the way it turned out. Lieng and Mi Lo have turned into beautiful and smart teenagers. Lieng really took on my features,

and Mi Lo really looks like her mom,

Mi Lo goes to her mom for advice. I am not quite sure on how to answer some of the questions these teenage beauties ask me as of yet, but I am learning.

Mi Lo getting advice.

Lieng with new friend.

Agnes is smart and seems to know all of the answers, but we still have to sit the girls down and have a talk with them. We did learn that Lieng met a boy at school, his last name is Sekemoto. She said he is dreamy, whatever that is. I hope she leaves her options open and doesn't jump at the first boy she meets. We tried to raise the girls with both of our values and they are interested in my heritage. I just wish my parents could see the girls. I think when they turn young adult, we will all go to China. I would love to show them the Scholars Garden and the Temple of Heaven, I spent many a day just sitting and thinking, maybe I should have learned to meditate.

Growing Up is Hard to do - Chapter Eight

2010-09-02T20:55:00.000-04:00

It has been real busy around here with the twins and getting each one to walk and talk and potty trained, plus, poor Agnes and her painting and my garden. It has been rough, but I would not trade this life for anything else right now. After the girls birthdays, we had to fix the house some, we have stairs, but no second floor yet, but, we will build that all too soon. Here is a few pictures and you will probably get the meaning of them without me rambling on about my angels.

Father, Daugher moment

This is a Masterpiece?

Family Night

The girls started school and it did not take them long to get A's. We were so proud of both of them. They did their homework, even if they were tired, so on the weekend we would have family night, we would help them with their homework and then watch tv until we couldn't keep our eyes open. We all enjoyed that.

Helping with Homework.

Then, I had a birthday. I wasn't too thrilled about getting older, but then I remembered my purpose and I somewhat felt better. It wasn't going to be to long before the girls were teenagers. Time goes so fast. Agnes completed Lieng's portrait of her youth and is starting on mine as an adult. My garden is getting bigger and my cooking getting better. Everything is moving along as scheduled. Agnes was painting the portrait of Lieng, when Mo Li walked in. She asked her mom why she had not painted a picture of her. I heard her question and decided to save the day and take Mi Li to play and help with homework. Whew, that was close. If Agnes has time, she said she would try to paint one of her, but she wasn't sure.

She looks like me, huh. I think so, she has my eyes, but not my hair color, when she turns into a teenager, that will change.

One night, before bed, Agnes asked me about a vacation. I told her that we really couldn't take one until the girls were young adults. She didn't quite understand and she still has her quiet moments where she must do alot of thinking.

I try not to bother during her quiet times, because we both know it is not too long before we have to explain to the girls what is going on, but how do you tell one daughter that the other is going to be immortal. So Agnes and I lay in bed and talk, usually for hours about all sorts of things and of course, the inevitable.

But it all boils down to this. I can't change my heritage, I may have ran from it, but I am not changing it. It is something we are all going to have to live with, like it or not. I love my angels and adore my wife, at this moment that is all that matters.

Agnes Story - Chapter Seven

2010-09-01T15:31:00.001-04:00

Li-Liang has taken the spotlight up until now, so I would actually like to tell my side of the story. I was minding my own business at the junk yard, I know, right, when I met this dark haired man and I instantly fell in love with him. I didn't even know who he was, but from the looks of him, I assumed he wasn't from around here. Oh my, he was heading in my direction. I could tell my face was flushed and my palms were sweaty. Good grief, Agnes, get a hold of yourself, he is just a man and he was going to be mine, ok, get a grip. He smiled at me and walked past me and then turned around and introduced himself as Li-Liang. I told him my name and then we just took off talking, for what seemed like hours. He told me he grew up in a small village in China and that he just had to get away and he explained how he ended up here. Poor guy, he didn't even know what a theatre or diner was, or a junkyard. I was getting tired and hungry and I saw that he was to. I so wanted to invite him over to my house, because he told me he had just purchased a lot and had not built on it yet, so he was staying at the firehouse. We went our seperate ways and he said he would call me the next day.

I could not hardly sleep that night. I felt so silly and so much like a school girl. Finally it was daylight and I made my way to the kitchen to get me some cereal. I decided to paint and get my mind off of things when my phone rang, my heart about jumped from my throat. It was Li-Liang. We talked for a bit and then he invited me over. I didn't want to seem to anxious, but I couldn't wait and drove over there. He had just put his treasures from the junkyard out to be repaired when I got there, so there was really no place to sit, but that didn't matter. We got into some deep conversations and then, out of the blue, he kissed me, wow, I saw stars and then he ask me to move in with him. Without even thinking, I said yes and there we were, on an empty lot, with no furniture, no bed, no nothing. He looked really sad when he saw my face and apologized and I told him that I had some money and I would sell my car. He said no, but I insisted. So that was the beginning.

We built the house kinda big, but he wanted a big family. I didn't say too much, I was kind of a loner, but I just wanted to make this man happy, I was so in love with him. We furnished it with modest furniture and settled in. A few days later, I found out I was pregnant. I was so giddy and he was jumping up and down. When it was time, I wanted to go to the hospital, but he said that where he came from, the women had the babies at home, I said, excuse me, in between contractions, oh well, too late. Our little angel was born, wait, what is this, another one, oh my gosh, twin angels. This cannot be happening, but they were adorable and their daddy was beaming.

When Li-Liang came in from getting the mail, he had a strange look on his face. I asked him what was wrong. He sat me down and explained what was in the letter from his dad, about the dynasty and only heirs being immortal and a bunch of other stuff about portraits, gardens and ambrosia. I am not sure, I was so mad, I couldn't even think. I thought for sure he had set me up. I went down by the water for a while and finally went back inside. He looked so forlorn and upset, that I knew he didn't do this on purpose. He put his arms around me and felt so safe, that I just let it go for now, because I know that this is going to be hard on the family. He told me that the first born twin would be destined for immortality. I put my head on his shoulder and wept.

Now for a little more upbeat part. The twins are toddlers and they are such good babies. They love their daddy.

He basically taught them to walk and and talk all himself. I secretly did a portrait of Liang while she was a toddler. I know one thing, these little dickens are handfuls.

She wanted her daddy. What a face, how can you resist.

I just couldn't imagine my life without my family, but, there is no guarantee about anything. All I know is right now, I am happy and in love with my wonderful husband and my two adorable girls and nothing right now is going to take that away.

I will tell you one one thing, he can still make me swoon like a school girl. Love Agnes

Where did the time go - Chapter Six

2010-08-31T23:41:00.001-04:00

Time flew and the babies soon turned to toddlers.

Liang has my eyes and more of my features and I am not quite sure where the red frizzy hair came from.

Mo Li has more of her moms features and not so much my eyes. They are both apples of our eyes and I am still having a hard time trying to figure out what to do. At times like this, I really would like to talk to my dad, but I can't travel for some time yet and they cannot be contacted by phone. I guess this is something we will have to work out. When the girls become teenagers, it might be time for the talk. I know deep down which one is going to be immortal, but that stays silent until the time comes. Agnes even painted a portrait so that is out of the way. I am level six in my sculpting, so I am able to do other sims now.

Agnes had a birthday and turned into an adult. She gets more lovely as she gets older. I can't seem to stay away from her, but I have work to do, she just laughs, she thinks it is so funny.

The twins are going through the routine, potty training, learning to walk and talk. They play together and seem to have a bond. They say twins are like that. For now, everything is normal and we are a happy family. I love them with all of my heart.

The New Arrivals - Chapter Five

2010-08-31T20:22:00.003-04:00

Agnes was getting bigger and we took a break and watched some tv. Something we had not done since we got settled. We were both getting use to the fact we were going to be parents and couldn't wait. I was so excited about the baby I kept feeling Agnes's belly to make sure it was not a dream.

We got the baby's room fixed up and it turned out really nice. I even did a painting and hung it the room, kinda rough, but it was cute for a baby's room.

We had just finished dinner and Agnes was in our room reading and I was cleaning the bathroom, when I heard this terrible scream. Agnes was in labor and yelling, lets go to the hospital. Where I was raised, our people had their children at home, but I don't think Agnes thought to kindly of it.

I was freaking out, because I had never witnessed anything like this and I don't think Agnes liked the pain thing to well. After what seemed like eternity, our little bundle of joy arrived. I again did a freak dance, because it was twin girls. My father didn't tell me there would be days like this and sure didn't warn me about twins. Now what. Well, I didn't have time to worry about that now, mother and babies were doing fine. One little angels name is Liang, which means, good, excellent in Chinese and the other angels name is Mo Li, which means, Chinese lotus flower. They are two precious little bundles of joy and I know they are going to be handfuls to reckon with.

We snuggled and played with the girls for a while, then decided to put them in their cribs, which we had to hurry up and get another crib, because two little ones was not expected and had to rearrange some things. Then I looked into Agnes eyes and fell in love with my dear wife all over again and told her how proud I was of her and looked forward to teaching our little ones as much as possible.

Then a thought hit me, what am I going to do about the Dynasty and how in the world am I going to choose which of my babies are going to be immortal, then I just remembered something in my fathers letter, firstborn, so I guess that would mean twins too, which would be Liang. This is something that is going to haunt me for a long time and worse yet, how do you explain that to your daughters. This is not going to be easy.

Settling In -Chapter Two

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With the sale of Agnes's car and the money she brought with her, we were able to build a pretty decent house with some money left over to live on for a bit.

We wanted it big, because we both wanted a big family. I am not sure how big, because Agnes is kind of a loner, so not sure how many she is going to want. After we settled in, I finally popped the question and Agnes was thrilled.

After the excitement had died down, we were getting use to each other and I was head over heals in love with Agnes and each day we were becoming closer and closer, until something happened that might change that or make it stronger.

The Big News - Chapter Four

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I saw Agnes run towards the bathroom and I followed her because I was worried. She was violently ill and I really got scared. I asked her if she wanted to lie down and she said no she was fine now. I kept my eye on her the rest of the night and I think it made her nervous. She got up to go get something to eat, when she got a strange look on her face.

She put her hands on her tummy and told me she felt life and I jumped for joy, I was so happy that I was going to be a dad. I had thought about this ever since I met Agnes. She was going to be a wonderful mother and I would be there every step of the way. I wanted so much for our baby. I had to let Agnes know how I felt.

So I looked into her beautiful eyes and told her she meant everything to me and I would make sure our family would always be happy and always be full of love. She kissed me and said everything would be fine and she would stand behind me in our endeavers into achieving the perfect Ming Dynasty.

The Letter - Chapter Three

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Just as things were going really good, I got the letter. It was from China and it was from my dad. I hadn't talked to them since I left, so how did they know where I lived. I read the letter and I thought that I was going to be ill. It explained about the family heritage that I was part of, how generations of our family are deemed immortal. It also explained that I was to be the immortal one and my child and their children and so on. This is not going to be so pleasant to spring on a new wife. I was going to have to be very careful on how to approach Agnes, she could get grumpy at times.

It was not going well. Agnes was not taking the news too well, but who could blame her. I was still in shock. She accused me of setting her up and not paying attention to the fact that I just found out and I even showed her the letter.

She was too angry for me to reason with. We went at it for what seemed like hours. She finally calmed down and then it hit her, she told me that if there ever was going to be two people that deserved immortality, it was going to be myself and our firstborn.

And then she got this sad look on her fact and I ask her "what is wrong". She said "she never wanted to live without me". I loved her more right at this moment than ever.

We really started making plans then, about how she would paint my portrait as a young adult and hopefully an elder because she already knew how to paint. I figured I would go ahead and take up sculpting and gardening for ice sculptures and ambrosia so future immortals could be free for the other skills. Actually, I was getting so excited about all of these new events in my life. Now it just seemed like something was missing and then all of a sudden, Agnes ran from the room.

Around Town - Chapter One

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After purchasing my new lot, I decided to check out the town, after all, I came from a small village and this is all new to me. I found what they call a library and decided to do some things on the computer. I did at least have one of those. I am learning alot by looking on this computer.

After staying at the library, which seemed like for hours, I decided to go to the park and see what or who I could find. I met this lady there and she was real nice. I think her name was Nancy, so we talked for awhile and I found out she was married and had a big house. Wow, all I have is a crummy lot to go home to, but that will change one day.

I found out there was a place called a junk yard, where you can go to get damaged furniture, so I hopped

into a taxi and told him to take me there. I guess I was really lucky and found this big TV set, a chair and a couch. I was getting ready to leave and was in the office when I saw a beautiful lady. I started talking to her and found that her name was Agnes. We started talking and wow, we hit it off. I had never had a girlfriend or even a girl for a friend. My parent would never had allowed it until I was older, but how old am I suppose to be. I think she was flirting with me, so I tried to come up with something to say, but I was not very experienced in this field.

We seemed to hit it off pretty well, but I was extremely tired and hungry and decided to go to this place call a Firestation to eat and sleep. We said our goodbyes and she even held my hands and told me to call her. I thought, yep, I will do that. I left and went to the Firestation and ate, watched TV and finally dropped into one of the beds and slept like a rock. The next morning I went back to my lot and called the repairman to fix my items that I had gotten at the junkyard. I decided while I waited, I would call Agnes, she was home and said she would be right over. That is just great, no place to sit yet and I can't even offer her something to drink or eat, she will probably think I am an idiot. I saw her drive up and went to greet her, she started flirting with me right off, so we talked some more and a thought hit me, ask her to move in. I had to laugh at myself and think, offer her what. I went ahead and asked her and she said yes. I didn't know what to do, I thought she would say no. She offered me money and she said for me to sell her car and we would build us a house that our Dynasty could be proud of.