My name is Liu Wenxian, heir to Prince Jing.
My father spends all day walking his bird, my uncle spends all day at court, and my cousin spends all day wishing he didn't have to become emperor. No one in our family wants to do any work.
But my uncle insists I get involved, saying he wants to groom me to be the crown prince's right-hand man. All I want is to lie down, bask in the sun, listen to music, fish, and wander around seeing the sights. Why is that so hard?
Fortunately, our imperial family is famous for being open-minded. We get along harmoniously and don't scheme against one another. The eldest princess is dignified, the second princess is a beauty enthusiast, the third princess is clever, my younger sister is mischievous, and my cousin sticks to me all day, wanting to play.
Life was going pretty well, until one by one the old ministers started retiring, and the younger generation couldn't shoulder their responsibilities. I have to manage the court, go to the military camps, and even take charge when trouble breaks out on the border.
I just want to lie flat. Why is that so hard?
