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The provided text is an excerpt from Ken Liu's The Wall of Storms, the second book in The Dandelion Dynasty series. The excerpt follows multiple interwoven storylines: the mischievous antics of the Emperor's children and their subsequent punishment, a political intrigue involving the Emperor, Empress, and various ministers and nobles, the journey of a young woman, Zomi, who excels in the Imperial Examinations, and a conflict between Dara and the Lyucu, a northern people who employ garinafins (flying beasts) in warfare. These narratives explore themes of political power, social justice, personal growth, and the clash between tradition and innovation within a richly imagined fantasy world. The excerpt culminates in a large-scale conflict between Dara and the Lyucu, highlighting the characters' resourcefulness and strategic thinking.