The Imperial Tutor’s Stratagem

“I shall do everything in my power to help Your Majesty become a wise ruler for the ages.” Beneath the cherry blossoms that year, Gu Qian looked solemnly at the little emperor, who barely came up to her waist, and spoke each word clearly. She was the Grand Tutor’s only daughter, as well as the young chief minister who commanded the court. Dressed in white, she was a vision of elegance, and all the officials bowed before her.