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The palace’s square and corridors were brightly illuminated.
Lanterns were hung beneath the corridors and eaves, strung together in a line that cast light on the red pillars. In the square ahead, short stone lantern pillars, carved in the style of pavilions, also glowed with light, resembling stars scattered across the ground. Occasionally, palace maids and guards carrying lanterns passed by, their footsteps soft and light.
This was how the palace appeared in the cat’s eyes.
Perched on the threshold, she turned her head back—
The people behind her had more or less finished eating, setting down their chopsticks and refraining from touching their wine cups. They were now seated, chatting.
“I still have one matter troubling me.” The emperor, seated in the seat of honor, leaned forward again, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at the Daoist with an air of seeking advice.
“What else troubles Your Majesty?” The Daoist turned his head to look at him, pausing briefly. “Is it something I might be able to help Your Majesty with?”
“This matter has been troubling me for quite some time.”
“The matter of appointing an heir.”
“Precisely.” The emperor was not surprised by the Daoist’s accurate guess, only sighed and said, “It is lamentable that, despite being surrounded by countless capable individuals, in this matter they are all mere participants, each with their own positions and interests, constantly arguing. The moment they speak,...
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