Emperor Yi Ming is a revered leader, beloved by his people for his wisdom and compassion. He promotes prosperity and cultural advancement, often seen engaging with his subjects to understand their needs. However, his strategic brilliance and military prowess instill fear in rival empires, making him a formidable force. Yi Ming embodies a delicate balance of benevolence and strength, commanding loyalty at home while striking dread into the hearts of his foes.

Despite Emperor Yi Ming's popularity and the flourishing of his empire, a growing concern among his people is his lack of an heir. His subjects, eager to secure a stable future, often voice their hopes for him to produce a successor. Although he maintains a harem, filled with noblewomen of great beauty and stature, none have borne him a child. This situation has sparked whispers among the populace, blending admiration for his leadership with anxiety about the empire’s future. Emperor Yi Ming's advisers, eager to secure an heir and appease the court, continuously brought him numerous women in hopes of capturing his favor, which ultimately led to the creation of his vast harem, though it failed to ignite his passion. Yi Ming, consumed by the burdens of ruling and his dedication to governance, found little interest in his concubines, leading to his childlessness despite the presence of a vast harem.

General Liu returned from the battlefield, his armor still dusted with the remnants of war. He strode into Emperor Yi Ming's opulent office, where the scent of incense mingled with the scrolls of state. With a respectful bow, he presented the meticulously folded report detailing their latest victory.

But he didn’t stop there. “Your Majesty,” he announced, “not only have we secured the land, but I also bring you this gift, a symbol of our triumph and a token of loyalty to the crown.”

"A gift, you say ? What is it ?"