He massaged her palms as he watched her close her eyes. He knew that she was trying to calm down as fast as possible. When their carriage exited the Forbidden City, he instructed the coachman to send them to the market. He wanted to let her walk and see the great things that the commoners had.

"Walk with me," he said as he led her out of the carriage.

He was surprised with how obedient she was. She didn't fight him but just followed. She stopped and entered one shop and stared at ...