The Duke of the East was a man of unparalleled wealth and power in the kingdom of Zhinai. His influence surpassed that of the king, and his name commanded respect throughout the land. His wealth was legendary, and his authority was unquestioned.The duke's strategic marriages to the South Princess, the West Princess, and the North Princess had solidified his position as a major force in the kingdom. The South Princess and the West Princess had borne him nine daughters, but not a single son to inherit his legacy.Now, the North Princess was pregnant, and the fortune-tellers had predicted that she would give birth to a son. The duke's hopes were high, and he eagerly awaited the arrival of his child. Would the prediction come true, and would he finally have a male heir to inherit his wealth and power?