The Imperial Study.
The Crown Prince sat upright in his designated seat, with his two study companions seated behind him. Each was busy with their own studies, careful not to disturb the others, while the palace servants stood respectfully in the corners.
Although the Crown Prince was still only a child, he possessed a composure far beyond his years. Most children raised in the palace matured early. Fortunately, the back palace was no longer a hotbed of intrigue—or at the very least, such schemes were no longer played out in the open. The primary reason for this was Emperor Deming’s unwavering focus. Unlike the late emperors, he did not desire a harem of three thousand beauties. The Emperor’s eyes were set solely on his legacy and achieving greatness in the annals of history. He cared little for the affairs of the bedchamber; rather than risk the instability that selecting new consorts would bring, he preferred the status quo, allowing him to devote his full energy to the affairs of the court.
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