About the book: 2024 / Through the efforts of an insidious uncle, my younger brother and I ended up in the hands of slave traders. They are going to take us to the distant country of Xia, where a young emperor ascended the throne. Local aristocrats and officials buy up curiosities in order to earn the favor of the new ruler with gifts. And I should become one of these gifts, because from birth I was endowed with rare magical abilities. But what will happen when the emperor finds out the truth about the dark essence of my gift? Will I be executed or can I find a way to save myself and my brother??