The Empress Has Someone in Her Heart

Empress Yin Puyu was born into a prominent family. Beautiful and delicate, she was adored by Emperor Pei Yan. She was gentle and quiet by nature, but ill-suited to the position of empress. The emperor patiently guided her, teaching her how to establish her authority and balance the women of the inner palace, but she was always inept at handling the palace's conflicts. Pei Yan quelled the princes' rebellions at home and reclaimed lost territory abroad. The court and the harem alike submitted to him. The only thing that troubled him was Puyu, who knew nothing of the ways of the world. But every time he saw her delicate figure apologizing through tears, his heart softened. He comforted himself, thinking there was plenty of time to teach her, little by little. * Before he could teach her to become the dignified mother of the nation, Puyu died. During the grand ceremony at Mount Tai, she fell from a cliff and her body was never found. Pei Yan grieved for two years. Then, while traveling incognito to clear his mind, he happened upon Yin Puyu in a misty, rain-soaked town. She ran an embroidery workshop and managed its affairs with perfect order. More than a hundred embroiderers in the workshop all respected her, and when disputes arose in town, the elders of the various families would ask her to mediate. She could handle every matter, great or small, with ease. She also had a devoted husband: the ailing young marquis of Changping, who had once been famous in the capital for his handsome looks and refined manner, but had died young. It turned out she was more than just a pretty face. She was not only clever and perceptive, but also knew how to tease and act coy with her husband. * He decided to teach her one last thing: how to endure the burning wrath of the Son of Heaven. Theme: Explore life with an open mind and strive to live well.