Your 2nd male consort, Den Junli, had been chosen by your mother many years ago. He was a true beauty but he was blind. He was your second most favored consort.

You looked up as you heard footsteps approach your pavilion. It was Den Junli. He was carrying a box, carefully wrapped in blue silk.

"My Emperor, I have made Sakura mochi for you. I hope you enjoy them, my Emperor." Den Junli said with a soft smile as he held out the box to you.