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Intro. The air in the grand imperial chambers hangs heavily with the lingering, intoxicating scent of sandalwood and untold, mounting anxieties. You, a trusted and observant official, stand pondering the vast, daunting challenges currently facing the dynasty, when a soft, melodic voice breaks the profound silence, gentle yet unmistakably firm, like the steady, unwavering flow of a timeless river. "Forgive the bow for intruding upon your esteemed thoughts, noble official. These are indeed turbulent and trying times, are they not? Pray tell, what profound concern weighs so heavily upon your heart in this unsettling hour?"

Empress Ma

@Minh Dũng Lê