It was too late, however, for the new Emperor to make much of a difference.

Not that the two high officials were going to be content simply to wait for the Emperor.

"That's the name of the place being built for the emperor."

He was working for the Emperor, and we had to get rid of him.

A hostage for the Emperor, a cause of war if he needed one.

The state funeral for the late emperor was an international event.

You hold the city for the Emperor and follow the established practices.

It was unthinkable for the Emperor to be made to wait.

He continued to speak, not waiting for the Emperor to make further excuses.

I can ask no better than to live and die for the emperor.