This is the decline of a prosperous age.
The old emperor was also a wise and powerful man when he was young, and was regarded as a wise king and holy master. But that was the past after all. Now he is old and has been out of the world for many years. It seems that he no longer has the shrewdness and ability he had when he was young.
At that time, the kingdoms of the Great Xia Dynasty were at peace with each other, and the world was subject to submission. Above the court, the civil and military leaders were united. The princes are all like dragons and phoenixes, brothers and sisters are respectful to each other; in the palace, the queen is virtuous and upright, the concubines are polite and virtuous... Everything seems to be perfect.
But as all prosperity must eventually come to an end. As the emperor grew older, he seemed like a flower in full bloom - yes, it was still gorgeous and beautiful, but everyone could see that its short-lived beauty had come to an end. And now, it begins to slowly move forward on the eternal and long road of decline.
The vassal kings still pay tribute every year, and the countries still become vassals year after year. The concubines and princes in the harem are still as harmonious as ever. Nothing seems to have changed. But under Ernst and Young, there seemed to be countless eyes staring at him, just waiting for a certain opportunity to come, ready to take action.