The source of the plagues had been eradicated, and reports from the frontlines grew increasingly optimistic. The Palace Master was elated. Among the nineteen royal palaces in the Wei Kingdom, his stood out as the safest, with the highest Approval Rating from the civilian population. In recognition of his accomplishments, the emperor issued a public commendation and sent a generous bounty of treasures as a reward.0

Officials from the other palaces soon dispatched men to investigate how the Palace Master had managed to avert the crisis. They sought to learn from his methods and apply the knowledge to their own palaces.0

Everyone credited the Palace Master for the swift recovery and prosperity, but he knew the truth. The real reason...0