I was an obscure little eunuch in the imperial harem, and Qingyuan and I, who had entered the palace the same year, leaned on each other for warmth.
I knew she was using me and looked down on me, that all she wanted was to climb higher. Still, I gave my life so she could get everything she wanted.
I thought she would be content and live out the rest of her life in peace.
Who could have known that she would stand atop all the world's splendor, crying as she asked me,
“Changsheng, what do I have to do to bring you back?”
