Editing Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Righteous Pheasant Zheng (section)

===Phases:===

'''First Phase:'''  ''The Older Brother Takes Charge''

Zheng and Qiang are in a complicated place between authority and filial piety and neither are afraid to pull rank on each other.  While Zheng has complicated opinions about his family, the one exception is his older brother who was always kind to him.  Though an imperial servant requires a cold heart, Zheng finds that it melts when his brother is involved.  Thus, he is likely to put aside his better judgment when his brother gets a foolhardy idea in his head.  

'''Second Phase:'''  ''Dirty Laundry''

Zheng has a poor tolerance for corruption, but is corrupt himself, and has often had to work with disreputable characters to see that justice is served.  Thus, Zheng has made deals with certain associates that he feels he can trust, and is willing to hide their deeds, especially when they can be traced back to him.  While he is not keen on forcing or blackmailing said associates, he will often stress when he needs their help or requires favors.  

'''Third Phase:'''  ''The Pen is Mightier than the Sword''

Years of studying calligraphy have given Zheng precision and swiftness with his iron pens.  However, he has found that this skill does not serve him best with the art of writing, but instead the art of combat.  By performing the delicate strokes to create words, he has found a deeper connection with the world and the laws that govern it.  

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