The Start

CHAPTER 1

His Majesty, Wang Wei, had 12 children. The Emperor was blessed with 5 princesses, and 7 princes. Surprisingly, 8 from Her Majesty, the Empress, and 4 from His Majesty's respective concubines.

Although the Emperor had concubines, the Empress express no qualms about it. Instead of scheming with each other, the concubines shared a tacit understanding about being the Emperor's women.

Unlike any other household, the Empress and the concubines worked hard together to give the Emperor his off-springs. The concubines helped raising the children as well as the Empress giving guidance and preserving peace in the inner palace.

The Emperor was very satisfied with the harem, and had thought of not bringing in another concubines in order not to disrupt the peace. The ministers also had no qualms about the Empress, because apart from her background, she had also bore triplets-- having achieved the greatest feat in giving the emperor children from just their first night and three at that! Such a sharp-shooter.

The kingdom of Xiang, could be considered as the perfect kingdom. It has a peaceful inner palace, loyal ministers, and satisfied people.