His beloved wife was born with an Emperor's Heart. Her broad-mindedness and vision were so natural that she needed no learning nor imitation.
Others saw the martial arts tournament and were only excited about the grand celebration and the lively festivities. Those with a broader perspective saw the personal advantages of selecting a Queen from the event, hence nobles large and small vied to participate, each dreaming that the story of the "Civilian Girl Lilith" might happen to them!
The savvy politicians understood that Hughes I was attempting to consolidate his power by supporting minor nobles to curb the strategies of the Seven Guardian Dukes.
Only a very few keen individuals could sense the true dangers hidden behind the re-initiation of the martial arts tournament and the profound implications that followed.
Class conflicts, indeed!
Fu Xing had held high hopes for Hughes I, but during his absence from the Capital Star, the actions Hughes I took had utterly disappointed him.
