Whatever avenue of communication works best in your end is fine with me, so no worries if you'd prefer thread or journal PM, or whatever else! o7

I do remember the prior emperor was already pretty decrepit even many years ago in Jinshi's memory of him, that's right, and at least partially self-isolating. And I think I remember reading that the present emperor arranged to keep Lishu away from him. So it makes sense that while he was probably still alive, and Lishu's father might have intended to give her away to him, he was in no condition for anyone to meet him without really going out of their way.

I'm sure I'll pick up more vibes at least as I keep watching, but yeah that's kinda what I thought. No worries, we can always headcanon our way through! o/