When Kings Cannot See

A man’s position is measured by the precision of his conduct. Secretary Lâm has dedicated a life of service to Crown Prince Triết. In the Lê dynasty’s imperial court, corruption and factional rivalries begin to jeopardize His Highness. Certain that stability rests upon alignment between ruler and subject, he seeks to correct such threats. Quiet measures restore order where procedure proves insufficient. Each action can be accounted for.Each necessity admits its justification.Duty provides its own rationale. Yet devotion carried to too far may distort into obsession.Only when the distinction becomes clear does Lâm understand the nature of his actions. A coronation demands more than a crown.