The Emperor's Bewitching Eunuch

Blurb: Everyone knows that Qi Zhuorong, the East Depot's governor, controls the court by wielding the emperor as a figurehead. Cruel, vicious, and lawless, she is one of the dynasty's great traitors. One day, the truth comes to light. A proclamation is issued to the realm: the dignified governor has been living as a man. The entire court is in an uproar. That night, rain pours down. The East Depot governor who once held the world in her hands kneels in the middle of the great hall, dressed in white, her hair disheveled, her beauty breathtaking. The young man on the imperial throne has a stern expression and a murderous glint in his eyes. Everyone thinks he will never spare this audacious villain who usurped imperial power. But instead, he walks down from the dais one step at a time, takes off his cloak, and bends to drape it over the woman's straight back. The young emperor sweeps a cold glance over the assembled ministers and says: "If I kill her, who will become my empress?" - When Pei Zhenyuan was eight, his uncle rebelled and slaughtered everyone at the imperial retreat. He hid alone in a secret passage, terrified. A young eunuch found him, took him in his arms, and gently soothed him: "This servant is here, Your Highness. Don't be afraid." That night, all he remembered was the stench of blood everywhere and a pair of gentle eyes. He remembered them for twelve whole years. Ruthless, beautiful governor x ambitious wolfdog emperor Reader's Guide: 1. There is an eight-year age gap. The early chapters focus on the plot, and the romance only develops after the male lead grows up. Until then, they are simply lord and subject. 2. This is an entirely fictional setting! I decide how the world works. 3. As for why she says "this servant" rather than "your servant," the author's note in Chapter One explains it clearly. If that's not enough, look it up yourself. Theme: Keep your passion alive, walk side by side, and face the wind, frost, snow, and rain together.