The Enchanting Beauty of the Palace

His Highness the Prince of Jin was shrewd and calculating. He had maneuvered through life without ever making a single wrong move. That is, until he married the daughter of a treacherous minister. Miss Lu Wan was kind by nature and had no great ambitions. She had never once tried to lord it over anyone. That is, until she married a tyrant. Many years later, the little prince browsed the history books, his face full of curiosity. “Was Father impressive?” “Very.” “Just how impressive?” “He pacified the realm, purged corrupt officials, restored the dynasty, and brought order to the palace.” “Then why do they call you a foolish ruler?” The emperor, in the middle of reviewing memorials, slammed down his brush in indignation. “You’ll have to ask your mother!”