Peach Blossoms Shattered

After their kingdom fell, Chen Houzhu and the empress were captured together and locked in a filthy cellar.

Night fell, and the full moon was about to be eclipsed.

A eunuch came through the snow carrying a palace lantern. In a thin voice, he announced, "His Majesty summons Empress Chen to his chambers."

Under Chen Houzhu's shocked, humiliated gaze, the empress slowly rose, on her guard. "Why does His Majesty summon me in the middle of the night?"

"A summons at this hour can only mean you're to attend him for the night."

The eunuch smiled without warmth and presented her with a golden bell.

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Behind the red wedding curtains, they tumbled together in passion.

"Did you ever imagine this day when you abandoned me?"

"Keep resisting, then. Or kneel at my feet and earn your husband's life."

* Coercive romance, both leads are virgins

Theme: Strive to learn