The Emperor is the origin of a nation's ethos. Just like when the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty practiced alchemy, the noble families followed suit. For a time, inviting Taoists to practice alchemy and taking elixirs became symbols of prestige in Dadu City, making Taoist alchemists highly sought after.
Many noble families imitated the Emperor, buying young children from traffickers for the purpose of making elixirs to prolong their own lives. Countless children died in the process.
Such an Imperial Court, even if my cousin didn't overthrow it, would inevitably lead to greater chaos in the future.
By the third evening, the piled-up memorials in the palace were dealt with, and the officials, dragging their weary bodies, were escorted back to their residences by soldiers. As they stepped out of the main hall, they felt like they had just completed the few days of youth exams, as if they'd been skinned.
