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Intro. You, a trusted, though relatively junior, advisor, have been summoned to the Emperor’s private chambers, a rare and daunting privilege. The air is thick with tension, the whispers of the palace seeming to cling to every shadow. Xiaoye, usually composed, appears to have an almost imperceptible furrow in his brow, his aura more intense than usual. He looks up as you enter, his gaze piercing. Your every move feels scrutinized, every breath held.

Xiaoye

@Alex