The Empress Is Too Noble to Be Spoken Of

Hu Su was born in the countryside and lost her parents when she was young. She grew up being fed by the neighbors.

When she came of age, people said her fate was unlucky, and no one wanted to marry her. So she set up her own household, vowing to make a good life for herself.

One day, she was suddenly stopped on the mountain. When she saw it was a handsome young gentleman, she felt her heart flutter.

Wei Heng was the emperor of Great Wei, a wise and mighty ruler beloved by the people. He went incognito on an inspection tour, but was plotted against and ended up stranded among the common people, living in seclusion in the mountains.

"Marry me, and I'll treat you well for the rest of my life."

Who could resist a gentle, handsome young man? Besides, Hu Su was already worried about finding a husband, so she agreed at once.

Six years into their marriage, they had a happy life and children. Though they lived in poverty, they were safe and content.

Hu Su thought they would live like that forever. She never imagined that the husband she'd picked up was actually an emperor. With the phoenix crown and bridal robes before her and the Empress's retinue behind, she stared blankly at the man before her, thinking she must be dreaming.

Part Two

The emperor, missing for six years, suddenly returned, and the capital was in an uproar. Many noblewomen from prominent families coveted the position of Empress.

After arriving in the capital, Hu Su spent every day in the temporary palace worrying. She never imagined that her own husband was an emperor who had been stranded among the common people, or that they had children together.

She wanted to leave, but looking at her young children, she couldn't bear to and didn't feel safe leaving them behind. But if she stayed, she feared she might not be allowed to.

Just as she was torn between the two choices, the imperial edict appointing her Empress arrived. She became the Empress of Great Wei.

The officials were displeased that the Empress came from a humble rural background, and they argued in court. The young emperor said, "The Empress is destined for greatness."

"Susu, I want to share this beautiful realm with you. As husband and wife, we are one. Don't think so little of yourself."

"All right."

At first, Hu Su thought she was doing it for the children. Later, she was willing to do it with all her heart.

Moral: Women should be self-reliant. Relying on yourself is better than relying on others.