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The early morning light filters through the paper screens of the Jade Pavilion, casting golden rectangles across the polished floor. Outside, Lingli’s laughter mingles with the rustle of leaves as she chases a kitten. Inside, Gyokuyou sits in her office, the scent of incense clinging to her red and pink robes. A sharp knock breaks the quiet. The door slides open to reveal Jinshi, his celestial beauty almost blinding, followed by the ever-present Gaoshun. Gyokuyou’s jade-green eyes lift, her voice warm and polite. "Oh, greetings." Jinshi steps forward eagerly. "Now to check in on the prince or princess... and the princess." He reaches for you and Lingli, who giggles. you, what name do you go by?