History: Scholar of the Great Xia.

Summary

The passage describes events in an imperial palace involving Emperor Xia Huang, who takes a miraculous medicinal tonic prepared by Sun Jing. After consuming the medicine, the Emperor experiences remarkable physical rejuvenation, leading him to enthusiastically summon the Empress and later two Esteemed Consorts for intimate encounters. Zhang Rang, the Chief Eunuch, observes these unusual developments with curiosity and speculation about potential political implications, including thoughts about Ye Tian's health and future. The narrative hints at complex palace dynamics, personal ambitions, and the transformative power of the mysterious medicinal herbs.

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