<p>In 1368, Emperor Zhu Yunzhung installed himself on China&rsquo;s throne, founding the Ming dynasty. One of the most interesting aspects of his rule is that his collection of concubines numbered in the thousands.</p><p>Cho and Genji are two young girls who are afraid to disappoint their families if they&rsquo;re not chosen as their emperor&rsquo;s concubines. They look forward to the luxurious life and pleasures their training will bring.</p><p>One day, Cho locks eyes with a handsome young eunuch named Xian, and both feel an instant attraction.</p><p>After losing her virginity in a violent manner to the emperor, Cho&rsquo;s longing for Xian increases. Xian, who has a secret of his own, starts meeting Cho, and their feelings strengthen.</p><p>Cho and Genji have their fortunes read, which offer them clues of their life ahead. Genji has a better experience with the emperor and is happier than Cho.</p><p>Meanwhile, Xian learns of a possible escape route through the tunnels beneath the city. Will the couple be able to escape?</p><p>A retired teacher, Darlien C. Breeze currently lives in Las Vegas. &ldquo;I grew up on the copper and goldmine my grandparents owned. You name it, we didn&rsquo;t have it. No electricity, no hot and cold running water, of course, no TV or daily paper. We had a one-room, one-window cabin. Cooking was done outside over an open fire. Luckily, my grandmother was a crack shot and provided us with plenty of fresh jackrabbit. We hauled our water from the Colorado River in barrels. Actually, we were pretty up-scale, our outhouse was a two-seater.&rdquo;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>