Something big happened in the capital recently: on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, a phoenix descended from the heavens and landed in his arms.
The new emperor, Tu Zhen, has been in a good mood lately. The little phoenix is fluffy and warm, and it feels so nice to hold it while sleeping at night.
Little Phoenix: "Foolish human, just wait until this phoenix takes human form. Then we'll see who holds whom while sleeping."
The new emperor has been quite troubled lately. The little phoenix won't eat mortal food and has grown so gaunt.
Little Phoenix: "Foolish human, this phoenix isn't something you can just decide to keep as a pet."
The new emperor is still quite troubled lately. He found something the little phoenix likes, and he's very happy, but the little phoenix has barely spoken to him for ages because of it.
Little Phoenix: "Foolish human, how could you compare to the stone Nuwa used to mend the heavens?"
The exhausted imperial guards, collapsed in a heap, thought: Serves you right. You kept us working without a break just to curry favor with the little phoenix.
