Summary
My father said the current emperor was moody and unpredictable. I didn’t believe him. So I entered court as an official, devoted to relieving His Majesty of his worries. The emperor praised me. “The Grand Tutor really did raise a fine daughter!” I pretended to be modest. “Oh, Your Majesty, you flatter me.” He clapped his hands. “Excellent! Minister, you truly are impressive!” I beamed. “Thank you, Your Majesty!” That very day, during a private summons, he said to me through gritted teeth: “Wang Guilan! Who taught you to force your way down when there wasn’t even a step?”