報復 Bàofù V: Trials of the Celestial Empress 47

Shifu They call Jingyuan’s reign the gilded age of the great Huaxia Dynasty. Jingyuan has been the emperor for five years officially, but he was handling the previous emperor’s duties long before taking the dragon throne. His inherent leadership abilities, unmistakable since childhood, make him a quintessential example of a born ruler. His intelligence is […]

報復 Bàofù V: Trials of the Celestial Empress 46

Date Night Everything is terribly ceremonial with us. Rigid rituals and formal etiquette define palace life. Every move, from casual family dinners with Haoyu to our monthly full moon bedding, is precisely arranged step by step leaving no room for spontaneity. I can’t recall him or I ever acting on a whim until now. Tonight […]

報復 Bàofù V: Trials of the Celestial Empress 45

Beautiful Dream But Impossible Dream It used to be effortless, a mere administrative duty, like assigning new servants to different residences. The carefree days of approaching this part of my life with indifference, merely linking names to satisfy his sexual needs and conceive his offspring, are gone. This newfound romance with the emperor is now […]

報復 Bàofù V: Trials of the Celestial Empress 44

Slow Burn   She sets her brush down across the ornate bronze phoenix-shaped inkwell. Out of her many talents, Min Qian Ju’s calligraphy is exquisite. Even the emperor, who seldom gives such recognition; Jingyuan publicly described her writing as works of art. The receiving room, suffused with warmth from the many braziers, is enveloped in […]

報復 Bàofù V: Trials of the Celestial Empress 43

I Dive In Jingyuan~ “Emperor, Crown Prince Haoyu is waiting outside.” I motion to let Haoyu in as a welcoming break. Jinghua and I are painstakingly reviewing current tax reports from all the prefectures. While I possess a keen eye for detail, Jinghua’s exceptional strength to detect irregularities surpasses mine. Like a hawk spotting a […]

報復 Bàofù V: Trials of the Celestial Empress 42

Ex Wive’s Club “Meimie,” Min Qian Ju asks, her voice is affectionate with sisterly warmth, “how long do you plan to elude the emperor?” With nimble fingers, she carefully chooses and peels a mandarin sent by Ming’s mother. When I was young, his mother would chase me away from her fruit trees with a broom, […]

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