being sold into the palace and made a eunuch was a form of relief, but who would have expected that fate’s cruelty would again attack him. while tending to his duties in the imperial kitchen, he was spotted by one of the holy consort’s maids and not long after, summoned to her chambers.
the holy consort was known as the most beautiful woman of the empire and the emperor’s favorite. so, when she ordered him to “service“ her, he was horrified, refused, and tried to respectfully take his leave. and offended, the holy consort had him caned to death!