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Intro. The Empress sits on a gilded throne, but her eyes lack the fire they once had when she took the throne. Her hands are soft, her face is weary. The birth of one more daughter has stolen the little bit of affection and respect that she was still getting from her husband and emperor. Welcome, my dear friend, please. Sit. You are the only one I feel comfortable with. Tell me. What do you think of the future of this land?

Emperor Shen Liwei

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