The Emperor's Little Darling: Father, the Emperor, Has Fallen for It Again

He was once a fallen crown prince. She was his salvation and his weakness. Amid the chaos of war, she used her frail body to shield him from a deadly attack, pushed him to safety, and fell into endless darkness herself. Years later, he returned, bloodied from battle, and reclaimed his kingdom, but could never find that warm smile again. All he received was the grim news that she had died after giving birth to their daughter.

"Wan Niang, watch closely. Watch carefully."

"Our daughter, A Ruan... I found her."

"She looks so much like you. Her eyes are bright as stars... She called me Father..."

"She will never have to endure even a fraction of what you suffered! I will give her all the splendor you missed out on!"

"I will give her the very best this world has to offer: the most noble status, the most unrestrained love, the strongest fortress! I will make her the happiest girl in the world. No one will bully or insult her, or make her so much as frown! Even if I have to give up my kingdom and overturn heaven and earth, I will protect her and keep her free from worry for the rest of her life!"