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	\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05		\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05
	\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect]]		\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect\|Chapter 6]]
	\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|~~Reunion~~]]		\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Chapter 8]]
	}}		}}
	"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].		"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].
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	Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder.		Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder.

	As Shao Jun starts to ~~climb~~, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel like Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.		As Shao Jun starts to scale the wall, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel like Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

	They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.		They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.

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	Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder.		Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder.

	As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.		As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel like Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

	They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.		They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.

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	;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517		;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517
	~~[[File:AC Blade of Shao Jun - Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A young Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie moving through the Imperial Palace]]~~
	A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Shao Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her.		A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Shao Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her.

			[[File:AC Blade of Shao Jun - Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A young Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie moving through the Imperial Palace]]
	Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor; both practices which Zhang Qijie has already partaken in.		Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor; both practices which Zhang Qijie has already partaken in.

	Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.		Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder.

			As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

	They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.		They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.

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	\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05		\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05
	\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect]]		\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect]]
	\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Reunion]]}}		\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Reunion]]
			}}
	"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].		"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].

	==Summary==		==Summary==
	;[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019		;[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019
	Haunted by her [[Bleeding Effect]] experience, [[Kō Risa]] returns to [[Doctor]] [[Kaori Kagami]] to continue her ~~treatments~~. ~~Lisa~~ explains how the hallucination has deeply affected her, and wants to know more about what it was. Kagami immediately brushes it off as a temporary condition of using the machine, and nothing to be concerned about, as the [[Animus]] simulation is not real at all. After being promised the effect will settle down, Risa's curiosity to explore [[Shao Jun]]'s life wins out, and she ~~returns to~~ the Animus ~~session~~.		Haunted by her [[Bleeding Effect]] experience, [[Kō Risa]] returns to [[Doctor]] [[Kaori Kagami]] to continue her treatment. Risa explains how the hallucination has deeply affected her, and wants to know more about what it was. Kagami immediately brushes it off as a temporary condition of using the machine and nothing to be concerned about, as the [[Animus]] simulation is not real at all. After being promised the effect will settle down, Risa's curiosity to explore [[Shao Jun]]'s life wins out, and she enters the Animus.

	;Rural [[China]], 1529		;Rural [[China]], 1529
	~~A three~~ years have passed since the events of [[Macau]]. Within the crop fields of the countryside, Shao Jun is donned in worker clothes, and working to process the yield. She is surprised to see [[Wang Yangming]] approach, who in turn is shocked to still find her in the same place three years after he originally left her there to recuperate from the trauma of the fires of Macau. They go inside a barn to continue their conversation in private. Shao Jun expresses how the deaths ~~three years later~~ still weigh heavy on her mind.		Three years have passed since the events of [[Macau]]. Within the crop fields of the countryside, Shao Jun is donned in worker clothes, and working to process the yield. She is surprised to see [[Wang Yangming]] approach, who in turn is shocked to still find her in the same place three years after he originally left her there to recuperate from the trauma of the [[1526 Macau fires\|fires]] of Macau. They go inside a barn to continue their conversation in private. Shao Jun expresses how the deaths still weigh heavy on her mind even after three years.

	Yangming tries to reason with her, and she is reminded of the words of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who told her that the [[Assassins]] do not just fight the [[Templars]] in order to get revenge, but instead to [[Assassin-Templar War\|~~fight for~~ freedom]]—people's freedom. She questions if her actions in Macau really reflected that goal. Yangming takes it upon himself to remind her of the day that he originally freed Shao Jun from the [[Forbidden City\|Imperial Palace]] when she was younger, and that at the time she had sworn to return one day to release a friend. Given the actions of the [[Zhu Houcong\|Jiajing Emperor]], a Templar puppet, Yangming surmises that Jun's friend may very well still need her help more than ever. Shao Jun replies that her friend, [[Zhang Qijie]], is now in fact the Empress and that reaching her ~~now~~ would be very difficult as a result.		Yangming tries to reason with her, and she is reminded of the words of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who told her that the [[Assassins]] do not just fight the [[Templars]] in order to get revenge, but instead to [[Assassin-Templar War\|safeguard freedom]]—people's freedom. She questions if her actions in Macau really reflected that goal.

			Yangming takes it upon himself to remind her of the day that he originally freed Shao Jun from the [[Forbidden City\|Imperial Palace]] when she was younger, and that at the time she had sworn to return one day to release a friend. Given the actions of the [[Zhu Houcong\|Jiajing Emperor]], a Templar puppet, Yangming surmises that Shao Jun's friend may very well still need her help more than ever. Shao Jun replies that her friend, [[Zhang Qijie]], is now in fact the Empress and that reaching her would be very difficult as a result.

	;[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019		;[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019
	Whilst Risa remains in the Animus, Kagami and an assistant monitor the simulation from monitors. When the name of Qijie is mentioned, Kagami recognises her to in fact be Empress Zhang. She also mentions that this was pretty much the point in the memories of Shao Jun that she had reached ~~up to~~ in her research with her previous ~~descendant~~ [[Lin]], before [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|facility]] was [[Assassin's Creed (film)\|taken over]] by ~~its central subjects~~ [[Callum Lynch]] and his allies in 2016. Again expressing her frustration over the events back then, ~~she~~ requests that her assistant ~~records~~ everything but ensures that there are no leaks of this information. He informs her that the simulation has seemingly shifted, as Shao Jun is now recalling her own memories from the year 1517.		Whilst Risa remains in the Animus, Kagami and an assistant monitor the simulation from monitors. When the name of Qijie is mentioned, Kagami recognises her to in fact be Empress Zhang. She also mentions that this was pretty much the point in the memories of Shao Jun that she had reached in her research with her previous test subject, [[Lin]], before [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|facility]] was [[Assassin's Creed (film)\|taken over]] by [[Callum Lynch]] and his allies in 2016. Again expressing her frustration over the events back then, Kagami requests that her assistant record everything but ensures that there are no leaks of this information. He informs her that the simulation has seemingly shifted, as Shao Jun is now recalling her own memories from the year 1517.

	;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517		;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517
	A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else ~~that~~ the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her. Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor, indeed both practices of which Zhang Qijie had partaken in.		[[File:AC Blade of Shao Jun - Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A young Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie moving through the Imperial Palace]]
			A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Shao Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her.

	~~Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about~~ Shao Jun~~'s exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She~~ mentions that she has ~~found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including one tunnel that has~~ [[~~Temple (Isu)~~\|~~sharp-edged gleaming walls~~]] ~~that almost looks [[Isu\|not of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight~~, ~~the two girls journey~~ to a ~~small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to~~ the ~~wonder~~. ~~As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions~~ that she ~~simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due~~ to the ~~painful feet bindings that she~~ has to ~~wear. She remarks sadly, that the~~ binding ~~serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty~~ and ~~status~~, as ~~it also prevents her from ever escaping~~ the ~~palace~~.		Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor; both practices which Zhang Qijie has already partaken in.

	They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. ~~Zhang Qijie~~ simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.		Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

			They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.

	;Yokohama, Japan, 2019		;Yokohama, Japan, 2019
	Risa awakens from the simulation, overcome with emotion and tears in her eyes. Kagami asks her what is wrong, but Risa says she is relieved to find out that even the great Shao Jun had someone that she cared about and wanted to protect. She realizes that it ~~had been~~ similar to the way that she looked after her own cousin [[Mari]] ~~as well~~, even recalling a memory of being almost thrown off a balcony by Mari's abusive [[Mari's father\|father]]. Kagami is a little troubled by this, and recalls a previous conversation that she once had with her ~~elder Abstergo~~ superior. She was warned about the [[Bleeding Effect]], that not only does it cause the user to experience hallucinations, but that ~~also~~ the ancestor's physical capabilities and combat skills would ~~tend to~~ be imprinted upon them. Kagami now begins to wonder if Risa is set to become an enemy of her own personal creation.		Risa awakens from the simulation, overcome with emotion and tears in her eyes. Kagami asks her what is wrong, but Risa says she is relieved to find out that even the great Shao Jun had someone that she cared about and wanted to protect. She realizes that it is similar to the way that she looked after her own cousin [[Mari]], even recalling a memory of being almost thrown off a balcony by Mari's abusive [[Mari's father\|father]].

			Kagami is a little troubled by this, and recalls a previous conversation that she once had with her superior, [[Ellen Kaye]]. She was warned about the [[Bleeding Effect]], that not only does it cause the user to experience hallucinations, but that the ancestor's physical capabilities and combat skills would be imprinted upon them. Kagami now begins to wonder if Risa is set to become an enemy of her own personal creation.

	==Characters in order of appearance==		==Characters in order of appearance==
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	*Kaori Kagami		*Kaori Kagami
	*Kō Risa		*Kō Risa
			*[[Kotetsu\|Xiao Hu]] {{Fb}}
	*Wang Yangming		*Wang Yangming
	*Shao Jun		*Shao Jun
	*Empress Zhang {{Fb}}		*Ezio Auditore da Firenze {{Fb}}
			*Empress Zhang
			*Lin {{Fb}}
			*Callum Lynch {{Fb}}
			*Mari {{Fb}}
			*Mari's father {{Fb}}
	*[[Galina Voronina]] {{Fb}}		*[[Galina Voronina]] {{Fb}}
	*[[Desmond Miles]] {{Fb}}		*[[Desmond Miles]] {{Fb}}
	*[[Ellen Kaye]] {{Fb}}		*Ellen Kaye {{Fb}}

	==References==		==References==

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	\|release_date=17 April 2020		\|release_date=17 April 2020
	\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05		\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05
	\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect~~\|Chapter 6~~]]		\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect]]
	\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|~~Chapter 8~~]]}}		\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Reunion]]}}
	"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].		"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].

	==Summary==		==Summary==
	~~'''~~[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019~~'''<br>~~		;[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019
	Haunted by her [[Bleeding Effect]] experience, [[~~Lisa Huang~~]] returns to [[Doctor]] [[Kaori Kagami]] to continue her treatments. Lisa explains how the hallucination has deeply affected her, and wants to know more about what it was. Kagami immediately brushes it off as a temporary condition of using the machine, and nothing to be concerned about, as the [[Animus]] simulation is not real at all. After being promised the effect will settle down, ~~Lisa~~'s curiosity to explore [[Shao Jun]]'s life wins out, and she returns to the Animus session.		Haunted by her [[Bleeding Effect]] experience, [[Kō Risa]] returns to [[Doctor]] [[Kaori Kagami]] to continue her treatments. Lisa explains how the hallucination has deeply affected her, and wants to know more about what it was. Kagami immediately brushes it off as a temporary condition of using the machine, and nothing to be concerned about, as the [[Animus]] simulation is not real at all. After being promised the effect will settle down, Risa's curiosity to explore [[Shao Jun]]'s life wins out, and she returns to the Animus session.

	~~'''~~Rural [[China]], 1529~~'''<br>~~		;Rural [[China]], 1529
	A three years have passed since the events of [[Macau]]. Within the crop fields of the countryside, Shao Jun is donned in worker clothes, and working to process the yield. She is surprised to see [[Wang Yangming]] approach, who in turn is shocked to still find her in the same place three years after he originally left her there to recuperate from the trauma of the fires of Macau. They go inside a barn to continue their conversation in private. Jun expresses how the deaths three years later still weigh heavy on her mind.		A three years have passed since the events of [[Macau]]. Within the crop fields of the countryside, Shao Jun is donned in worker clothes, and working to process the yield. She is surprised to see [[Wang Yangming]] approach, who in turn is shocked to still find her in the same place three years after he originally left her there to recuperate from the trauma of the fires of Macau. They go inside a barn to continue their conversation in private. Shao Jun expresses how the deaths three years later still weigh heavy on her mind.

	~~Wang~~ tries to reason with her, and she is reminded of the words of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who told her that the [[Assassins]] do not just fight the [[Templars]] in order to get revenge, but instead to [[Assassin-Templar War\|fight for freedom]] ~~– people~~'s freedom. She questions if her actions in Macau really reflected that goal. ~~Wang~~ takes it upon himself to remind her of the day that he originally freed Jun from the [[Forbidden City\|Imperial Palace]] when she was younger, and that at the time she had sworn to return one day to release a friend. Given the actions of the [[Jiajing Emperor]], a Templar puppet, ~~Wang~~ surmises that Jun's friend may very well still need her help more than ever. Jun replies that her friend, [[Zhang ~~Qijie\|~~Qijie]], is now in fact the Empress and that reaching her now would be very difficult as a result.		Yangming tries to reason with her, and she is reminded of the words of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who told her that the [[Assassins]] do not just fight the [[Templars]] in order to get revenge, but instead to [[Assassin-Templar War\|fight for freedom]]—people's freedom. She questions if her actions in Macau really reflected that goal. Yangming takes it upon himself to remind her of the day that he originally freed Shao Jun from the [[Forbidden City\|Imperial Palace]] when she was younger, and that at the time she had sworn to return one day to release a friend. Given the actions of the [[Zhu Houcong\|Jiajing Emperor]], a Templar puppet, Yangming surmises that Jun's friend may very well still need her help more than ever. Shao Jun replies that her friend, [[Zhang Qijie]], is now in fact the Empress and that reaching her now would be very difficult as a result.

	~~'''~~[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019~~'''<br>~~		;[[Yokohama]], [[Japan]], 2019
	Whilst ~~Lisa~~ remains in the Animus, Kagami and an assistant monitor the simulation from monitors. When the name of Qijie is mentioned, Kagami recognises her to in fact be Empress Zhang. She also mentions that this was pretty much the point in the memories of Shao Jun that she had reached up to in her research with a previous descendant [[Lin~~\|subject~~]], before ~~the~~ [[~~Madrid~~]] [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|~~Abstergo~~ facility]] was [[Assassin's Creed (film)\|taken over]] by ~~the~~ [[Callum Lynch~~\|subjects~~]] in 2016. Again expressing her frustration over the events back then, she requests that her assistant records everything but ensures that there are no leaks of this information. He informs her that the simulation has seemingly shifted, as Shao Jun is now recalling her own memories from the year 1517.		Whilst Risa remains in the Animus, Kagami and an assistant monitor the simulation from monitors. When the name of Qijie is mentioned, Kagami recognises her to in fact be Empress Zhang. She also mentions that this was pretty much the point in the memories of Shao Jun that she had reached up to in her research with her previous descendant [[Lin]], before [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|facility]] was [[Assassin's Creed (film)\|taken over]] by its central subjects [[Callum Lynch]] and his allies in 2016. Again expressing her frustration over the events back then, she requests that her assistant records everything but ensures that there are no leaks of this information. He informs her that the simulation has seemingly shifted, as Shao Jun is now recalling her own memories from the year 1517.

	~~'''~~Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517~~'''<br>~~		;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517
	A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[~~Soldier\|guard~~]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Qijie expresses her admiration at Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else that the [[Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her. Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor, indeed both practices of which Qijie had partaken in.		A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else that the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her. Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor, indeed both practices of which Zhang Qijie had partaken in.

	Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Jun's exciting stories, to which Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including one tunnel that has sharp edged gleaming walls that almost looks not of this ~~[[Earth\|~~world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall, that Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Jun starts to climb, Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly, that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.		Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including one tunnel that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost looks [[Isu\|not of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly, that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

	They return to Qijie's quarters, with Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Qijie. Qijie simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Qijie falls asleep, and Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.		They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Zhang Qijie simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.

	~~'''~~Yokohama, Japan, 2019~~'''<br>~~		;Yokohama, Japan, 2019
	~~Lisa~~ awakens from the simulation, overcome with emotion and tears in her eyes. Kagami asks her what is wrong, but ~~Lisa~~ says she is relieved to find out that even the great Shao Jun had someone that she cared about, and wanted to protect. She realizes that it had been similar to the way that she looked after her own cousin Mari as well, even recalling a memory of being almost thrown off a balcony by [[Mari]]'s abusive [[Mari's father\|father]]. Kagami is a little troubled by this, and recalls a previous conversation that she once had with her elder Abstergo superior. She was warned about the [[Bleeding Effect]], that not only does it cause the user to experience hallucinations, but that also the ancestor's physical capabilities and combat skills would tend to be imprinted upon them. Kagami now begins to wonder if ~~Lisa~~ is set to become an enemy of her own personal creation.		Risa awakens from the simulation, overcome with emotion and tears in her eyes. Kagami asks her what is wrong, but Risa says she is relieved to find out that even the great Shao Jun had someone that she cared about and wanted to protect. She realizes that it had been similar to the way that she looked after her own cousin [[Mari]] as well, even recalling a memory of being almost thrown off a balcony by Mari's abusive [[Mari's father\|father]]. Kagami is a little troubled by this, and recalls a previous conversation that she once had with her elder Abstergo superior. She was warned about the [[Bleeding Effect]], that not only does it cause the user to experience hallucinations, but that also the ancestor's physical capabilities and combat skills would tend to be imprinted upon them. Kagami now begins to wonder if Risa is set to become an enemy of her own personal creation.

	==Characters in order of appearance==		==Characters in order of appearance==
	*[[Kiyoshi Takakura]] {{~~c\|flasback(s)~~}}		*[[Kiyoshi Takakura]] {{Fb}}
	*Kaori Kagami		*Kaori Kagami
	*~~Lisa Huang~~		*Kō Risa
	*Wang Yangming		*Wang Yangming
	*Shao Jun		*Shao Jun
	*Empress Zhang {{~~c\|flashback(s)~~}}		*Empress Zhang {{Fb}}
	*[[Galina Voronina]] {{~~c\|flashback(s)~~}}		*[[Galina Voronina]] {{Fb}}
	*[[Desmond Miles]] {{~~c\|flashback(s)~~}}		*[[Desmond Miles]] {{Fb}}
	*[[Ellen Kaye]] {{~~c\|flasback(s)~~}}		*[[Ellen Kaye]] {{Fb}}

	==References==		==References==

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	"'''Shao Jun and ~~Qijie~~'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].		"'''Shao Jun and Qixie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].

	==Summary==		==Summary==

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	'''Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517'''<br>		'''Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517'''<br>
	A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[Soldier\|guard]] ~~[[Lantern Guard\|~~carrying]] a [[lantern]], but Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Qijie expresses her admiration at Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else that the [[Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her. Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor, indeed both practices of which Qijie had partaken in.		A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[Soldier\|guard]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Qijie expresses her admiration at Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else that the [[Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her. Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor, indeed both practices of which Qijie had partaken in.

	Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Jun's exciting stories, to which Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including one tunnel that has sharp edged gleaming walls that almost looks not of this [[Earth\|world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall, that Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Jun starts to climb, Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly, that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.		Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Jun's exciting stories, to which Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including one tunnel that has sharp edged gleaming walls that almost looks not of this [[Earth\|world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall, that Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Jun starts to climb, Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly, that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

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	\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Chapter 8]]}}		\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Chapter 8]]}}
	'''Shao Jun and Qijie''' is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].		"'''Shao Jun and Qijie'''" is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].

	==Summary==		==Summary==

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	\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05		\|issue=''{{Wiki\|Monthly Sunday Gene-X\|Sunday GX}}'' Issue 2020-05
	\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect\|\|Chapter 6]]		\|Previous=[[The Bleeding Effect\|Chapter 6]]
	\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Chapter 8]]}}		\|Next=[[Reunion (manga)\|Chapter 8]]}}
	'''Shao Jun and Qijie''' is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].		'''Shao Jun and Qijie''' is the seventh chapter of the manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' written by [[Minoji Kurata]].

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	;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517		;Imperial Palace, [[Beijing]], China, 1517
	~~[[File:AC Blade of Shao Jun - Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A young Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie moving through the Imperial Palace]]~~
	A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Shao Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her.		A 12 year old Shao Jun is outside the palace late at night, leading her friend Zhang Qijie along, who is protesting that they will get in trouble for being out in the middle of night. They come across a [[soldier]] from the [[Ming military]] carrying a [[lantern]], but Shao Jun distracts him by throwing a rock into a nearby bush, and the two girls sneak by undetected. Once safe, Zhang Qijie expresses her admiration at Shao Jun's [[Social stealth\|stealth skills]], and questions what else the [[Zhu Houzhao\|Zhengde Emperor]] expects of her.

			[[File:AC Blade of Shao Jun - Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A young Shao Jun and Zhang Qijie moving through the Imperial Palace]]
	Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor; both practices which Zhang Qijie has already partaken in.		Shao Jun mentions that she has learned to [[Freerunning\|run without making a noise, to climb pillars]], and to act as a spy for the Emperor. She further explains that she is not considered to be a woman by the Emperor. She has not been asked to {{Wiki\|Foot binding\|bind her feet}} and chest, as was the common practice for women to be desirable for the Emperor; both practices which Zhang Qijie has already partaken in.

	Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder. As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.		Zhang Qijie says that she always loves to hear about Shao Jun's exciting stories, to which Shao Jun replies that they should go on an adventure together. She mentions that she has found many ways in and out of the Imperial Palace, including [[Beijing Temple\|one tunnel]] that has [[Temple (Isu)\|sharp-edged gleaming walls]] that almost look [[Isu\|out of this world]]. With the promise of this amazing sight, the two girls journey to a small hole in a wall that Shao Jun insists leads down to the wonder.

			As Shao Jun starts to climb, Zhang Qijie mentions that she simply cannot climb up towards the tunnel as Shao Jun can, due to the painful feet bindings that she has to wear. She remarks sadly that the binding serves a double purpose beyond that of displaying beauty and status, as it also prevents her from ever escaping the palace.

	They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.		They return to Zhang Qijie's quarters, with Shao Jun upset over this revelation and apologising to Zhang Qijie. Her friend simply states that they are both different animals, one a [[butterfly]] and one a [[Hare\|rabbit]], and the both of them are unique and amazing in their own way. The two get into bed, with Zhang Qijie wanting to hear yet another adventure story, which Shao Jun is more than eager to share. Eventually, Zhang Qijie falls asleep, and Shao Jun slips away into the night. She swears to herself that she will return to protect her one true friend and that one day they will go through that tunnel together, but in truth she knows that she must leave to perform spy duties upon the invading [[Mongolia]]ns on behalf of the Emperor.