The next morning.
The Xia Royal Palace stirred into a bustling life under the brilliant sunlight. Empress Ji, a woman over forty who dearly loved a lively atmosphere, always enjoyed hosting family banquets for her daughters, often preparing rare delicacies.
The State of Great Xia was located in the north, and its resources were relatively scarce. Since they had a particular fondness for lake crabs, they often spent a small fortune importing batches of hairy crabs from the Chu region. Today, she had specifically prepared a crab feast for her daughters, calling them over early. She also selected several of the fattest crabs to be sent to the First Prince, Li Xian. "Tell the First Prince to be careful when he eats these; watch out for his mouth being pricked by the shells!" she instructed.
Chapter 17