the man one is destined to marry; Mr. Right

(saying) a new emperor brings with him his own court; used to describe how a new leader or manager replaces the existing staff with their own trusted subordinates.

(idiom) to hold the emperor hostage and command his vassals in his name; to use the name of a superior or a powerful person to order others around

to hold the emperor hostage in order to control the nobles; to use a figurehead's authority to command others

skylark (Alauda arvensis), a species of lark known for its song while soaring in the air

An ancient Chinese book documenting the travels of King Mu of Zhou, known for blending historical facts with mythology; literally "The Biography of King Mu, the Son of Heaven"

(idiom) an emperor who rules behind closed doors; refers to a person whose authority is narrowly confined or whose power is purely nominal