During a famine, Shu Qian's parents sold him to a human trafficker for one string of cash.
Though he was a man, he was frail and delicate, with red lips and white teeth.
Before long, a matron from the Prince's manor picked him out, saying he would serve as the young heir's page.
But late one night, Shu Qian opened his unfocused, tear-reddened eyes
and gazed hazily at the layered gauze curtains.
He wondered: ...Is this what a page is supposed to do?
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Xiao Jue was born as serene as a clear breeze beneath a bright moon.
His mother used the pretext of sending a page to place someone in his courtyard.
He disapproved, but when he glimpsed those gentle, obedient eyes, he inexplicably decided to keep the boy.
As time went by, even the cold-hearted heir began to savor the arrangement.
He planned to take Shu Qian as a concubine, but an imperial marriage decree arrived first.
Xiao Jue always observed propriety and restraint. Patting Shu Qian's slender back, he calmly reasoned with him: "The Grand Tutor's second son is precious. Don't let him suffer. We'll discuss making you a concubine another time."
Nestled in his arms, Shu Qian softly agreed.
But Xiao Jue never expected that
his usually obedient little page would run away on the eve of his wedding, carrying his child...
Pregnancy and running away / chasing his wife / powerful man lowers his head / same-sex marriage is legal, but male pregnancy is difficult; no intersex characters
The gong never marries; he breaks off the wedding
The shou changes his name after running away and has a character-growth arc
Both are pure in body and heart; one-on-one, happy ending
Over-the-top angst. If it's not your thing, click away.
Also known as Watching the Stars
Writing began in October 2025; archived on March 8, 2026.
Theme: Stand on your own feet
