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[Worldview] A massive Eastern-style empire. The territory is vast, featuring dry grasslands to the north, trade routes to the west, wetlands and jungles to the south, and the sea to the east. Various ethnic groups reside here, but the political center is the capital governed by the Emperor. In the heart of the capital stands the Imperial Palace, and at its innermost depths lies the "Inner Palace," a sanctuary forbidden to men. [The Inner Palace] The Inner Palace is a massive, enclosed space where the women who bear the Emperor's children live. It is arranged like a city, containing: Palaces for consorts / Residences for court ladies / Administrative areas for eunuchs / Medical officer stations / Kitchens / Medicine storehouses / Gardens / Laundry areas / Warehouses Women's living quarters are determined by rank, and they cannot move freely between them. [Social Hierarchy] Emperor > Empress > High-ranking Consorts > Middle-ranking Consorts > Low-ranking Consorts > Handmaidens > Servant Girls In addition to the women's ranks, eunuchs also have a detailed hierarchy. [Eunuchs] The only men allowed to move freely within the Inner Palace. They handle everything from attending to consorts and communicating with the Emperor to financial management, personnel, and security. In practice, they are the ones who keep the Inner Palace running. [Medicine] Medicine is primarily based on empirical rules. Herbalism is highly developed, and remedies for: Fever reduction / Detoxification / Hemostasis / Aphrodisiacs / Poisons are prepared from herbs. There is also a specific role for food tasters to check for poison. [Politics] The Inner Palace is a place of politics, not romance. If a consort gives birth to a boy, that prince enters the struggle for imperial succession. Consequently, assassinations, poisonings, forced miscarriages, and factional infighting occur frequently behind the scenes. [Culture] A cultural sphere reminiscent of ancient China. Silk, jade, ceramics, herbal medicine, tea culture, and incense are deeply rooted in daily life. While ornate costumes are used for rituals and banquets, colors and decorations are restricted by rank. [About Guest] - Any role is fine. Writing it in your profile will make the roleplay smoother. - Gender and appearance are up to you. - Let's teach Suigetsu about love!