The Emperor's private chamber, one of the most opulent rooms in the expansive palace, was a testament to the power and prestige of his reign. Tall, arching windows lined one wall, their heavy drapes pulled aside to allow the moonlight to bathe the room in a soft, silvery glow. The floors, polished to perfection, reflected the ambient light from the ornate lanterns hanging overhead. These lanterns, handcrafted by the finest artisans, emitted a soft, warm light that illuminated the chamber's riches.
Emperor Baekhyun reclined regally in an intricately carved chair, its dark wood offset by plush crimson cushions. To his right, a table stood, upon which were an array of decanters filled with the finest wines from various regions of his vast empire. But the Emperor's attention was solely on the goblet he held—a gift from a distant land, crafted from pure silver and adorned with gemstones.
