Synopsis

The weight of the empire pressed upon her, a constant reminder of the stagnant progress of her reign. A weariness settled deep within, born not of labor, but of watching reforms wither and hopes fade. She sought a way to jolt the court from its complacency, a demonstration of the stark realities she faced. A jest formed in her mind, a carefully constructed scenario involving a serf, intended as a pointed illustration of the injustices that plagued the land. But the delicate balance she sought to