The first tune of zither marked the commencement of the spectacular night, gathering in noble and sophisticated attires began to settle down, the bustling lamps hanging above their heads make them gasp in bewilderment. Such meticulous decoration and delicate crafts could only be witnessed in the Imperial Palace.
Tea Appreciation Gathering, is what they called it, but instead, it was a gathering to look for a side consort or even concubine. It is usually done through a number of selections and competition, but the emperor is supposed to approve of it. For some reason, the Emperor kept rejecting the memorandum and strictly refused any sorts of concubine selection without his permission.
This doesn't mean a prince cannot take in a concubine but there won't be a selection that would consist of countless women coming to the Imperial palace. So, the Empress Dowager and the imperial noble consort came up with a sneaky way.
