The Emperor's Wife

Zhixian always worked hard to be a worthy empress.

She stood by Mu Heng as he lay low in the Eastern Palace, helping him through the hardest times. At last, he ascended the throne and ruled the land.

But she never expected the Ming family and the imperial court to become irreconcilable enemies. Once Mu Heng had secured his throne, he turned against the Ming family, confiscating their property, stripping them of their posts, and exiling them thousands of miles away.

The lives of her entire clan hung by a thread.

In an instant, Zhixian, the empress, became a laughingstock.

On a bright spring day, she took off her ceremonial robes and removed her phoenix crown. After dismissing the palace maids from her chambers, she stood alone before a bronze mirror and put on the red riding outfit she had loved as a young girl.

As the dagger sank into her abdomen, she saw Mu Heng rush toward her. He was usually meticulous about his appearance and manners, but now his crown had slipped crooked and his robes were askew. He didn't even notice, reaching out helplessly as if to hold her.

He called her by her childhood name, his voice full of tender love, and tears fell.

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Zhixian slept for three whole years.

Mu Heng did not remarry or take any consorts. As before, he left the six palaces empty and devoted himself to raising their crown prince.

Her portrait still hung in the sleeping quarters of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The woman in it had bright, delicate features and a radiant smile. She looked young and happy.

But after waking, Zhixian wanted nothing more than to leave the palace.

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The ministers never expected that the emperor, always diligent and self-disciplined, would one day go mad and seal the city gates to stop one person from leaving.

Note: 1. One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first.

2. A story of a husband chasing his wife after losing her.

Theme: Sincere love, with both people reaching for each other