The festivities were in order, the city of Beijing was lit up with the fervor of celebration associated with the Emperor's birthday. To the common man, there really was a festive atmosphere, after all the emperor only celebrated his birthday every decade, and this time it was an important celebration. The emperor was turning 500 which came as a shock to most as it was believed the emperor was much more younger than his recently revealed true age.
But none the less it didn't matter in the long run, because those who were perceptive enough could feel the tensions in the air. A lot of things would be going down tonight, and a lot of people would be making a play for power. It sizzled with anticipation and scent of plots and schemes, haunting and soothing in it's own way, one would even find such an atmosphere beautiful.
