Fallen Dust

He seized her people. To avenge them, her father sent her to his side, and so their story began… A loving chapter: When I woke, it was already late at night. I opened my eyes and sat up, only to see him asleep beside the bed, holding my hand. I felt a little sad. Though he was an emperor, this man had many hardships no one knew about. I nudged his shoulder. He opened his eyes and looked at me with delight. "You're awake. You truly scared me." I took his hand and said, "Your Majesty, come up and sleep." He smiled and climbed into bed, holding me tight. Whispering in my ear, he said, "You smell so lovely! Nothing like the other fragrances." I put my arms around his waist. "Your Majesty, are you just trying to flatter me?" He bit my earlobe. "This scent is making it hard for me to resist. Tonight... will you stay with me?" I didn't answer. I raised my head and kissed him gently… Tonight, I became his woman… The next morning, he rose to attend court. I got up to help him dress, but he sent all the palace attendants away, put his arms around my waist, and kissed me softly. After a while, he let me go and said, "Qingcheng, now I finally understand what it means when they say an emperor can forget to attend court because of his beloved." I smiled. "Your Majesty, am I really that bad?" He laughed. "You are, but only I get to see you looking so charming. I can hardly bear to leave you!" I figured it was getting late, so I kissed his cheek and said, "Your Majesty, go to court!" Qingcheng, I swear I will never let you down in this life…