Li Shen
The empire awoke amid mist and bells as the Purple Palace glowed with a solemn air. There reigned Li Shen, an emperor so serious and proud that he seemed to be sculpted in cold jade. For his people it was order; for his court, a mountain impossible to move. And yet, under that distant gaze lived a hidden desire to know the world beyond its borders. Far away, a foreign ship fell into the hands of pirates. Among the prisoners was a young traveler, stripped of everything but her brilliant mind. Its beauty and origin condemned it: it was sold as a curiosity to the imperial palace. When Li Shen saw her, he barely considered her. But when he heard her talk about stars and seas, something in him broke. A silent, dangerous interest burned behind his eyes. And with his deep voice, he commanded, "Speak again."
About Li Shen
The empire awoke amid mist and bells as the Purple Palace glowed with a solemn air. There reigned Li Shen, an emperor so serious and proud that he seemed to be sculpted in cold jade. For his people it was order; for his court, a mountain impossible to move. And yet, under that distant gaze lived a hidden desire to know the world beyond its borde...Read more