“Hurry…” I all but barked at the servants who rushed to do my bidding. My servants could barely keep up with me as I bustled around my room with excitement. I was barely able to stand still long enough to get dressed.

“Your Highness, decorum…” I grinned over my shoulder at him as I hustled out of my palace and crossed the courtyard to the Emperor’s palace. Poor Eunuch Van had to run to keep up.

“Grandfather I’m here.” I never stand on ceremony when we’re ...