C963

"Your Majesty, it's time to enter the imperial court."

The old eunuch in charge of the deacons shouted at the top of his lungs at the untimely moment. One had to know how ear-piercing his duckling voice was in this quiet palace.

The newlywed emperor and queen, who had been fighting the whole night, were fast asleep. The sudden shout didn't wake the two of them from their sleep. On the contrary