In the twelfth year of the Jianyuan era, a pretty, foolish eunuch arrived in the imperial harem. He broke teacups and was beaten every day.
Later, he took on the job of bringing meals to an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace, a strange woman twelve years his senior who was much like him.
Leaning against a vermilion door, they watched the same full moon.
Sitting by the door, they talked about everything.
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Liu Qiao had spent eight or nine years in the Cold Palace. Just as she was preparing to end this brief, dull life, a strange and foolish eunuch appeared.
He brought her osmanthus cakes and folded paper swallows, too. He also didn't dare tell her he loved her.
* A short story.
* A light, short read. Don't take it too seriously.
A 30,000-character short story, fully written and complete.
Theme: Cherish the people before you
