Ruan Xiaowan was the top courtesan at Hua'e Tower, kept exclusively by Wu Yuan Yan for years. She had shared his bed for two years, after having spent several years as his little sister.
But Ruan Xiaowan had had enough of him and had long wanted to escape.
The trouble was, his eyes and ears were everywhere. Even the slightest disturbance could give him an excuse to punish her.
Ruan Xiaowan endured humiliation and bided her time, taking out Jiangcheng's richest man, Yun Zhongxing, and stabbing Wu Yuan Yan in the heart before she fled.
The winds of change rose, and war smoke spread across the land.
Wu Yuan Yan murdered his father and seized power, becoming the Grand Commander who controlled the emperor and commanded the feudal lords.
The magnificent palace was surrounded by valiant soldiers in golden armor. Every sword and spear was aimed at the emperor. Their thunderous shouts shook the heavens, leaving the young sovereign trembling in fear.
Wu Yuan Yan: Come on, repeat after me! We welcome His Majesty's passing!
Soldiers: We welcome His Majesty's passing! We welcome His Majesty's passing!
Their shouts rang across the wilderness, shaking the earth and mountains.
Wu Yuan Yan laughed as he asked the Empress Dowager, Ruan: That stab Ruan Niang aimed at my heart still aches terribly to this day. Will Her Majesty warm my golden tent tonight, or will she not?
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P.S.
1. Neither lead is a virgin. Read with care.
2. The leads may not be very likable. Please don't bash them.
3. An alternate-history setting, loosely inspired by the Tang Dynasty. Don't take the historical details too seriously.
4. They're all characters, and they have to perform. If their performances aren't likable, their roles can be cut short at any time.
Theme: This heart is no moon reflected in water, but a bright moon hanging high in the sky.
