Princess Anle's imperial father is a cuckolded king. Her imperial mother is the infamous Su Daji. Princess Anle is an ardent admirer of the imperial consort. Her prince consort, however, is her uncle.... more>>

"My lord, an envoy from Central Plains has arrived, bearing an imperial edict from the Emperor."

Yu Da stood respectfully at a distance of ten feet. After speaking, he lowered his gaze and fell silent.

In the early spring breeze, laced with the delicate fragrance of pear blossoms, the only sounds were the chirping of birds and the crisp clack of Go stones landing on the board.

A clear stream circled the humble thatched cottage. Beneath a pear tree full of jade-hued blossoms in front of the cottage, an elder and a young man were deeply absorbed in their game of wits.

“Settle the envoy first,” Shen Du said calmly after placing his stone with measured grace.

Yu Da bowed and withdrew in silence. <<less