She is victory and glory, the transfer of military power and the transition of authority, one of the emperor's achievements as ruler. She is also the distant moon in the sky, transformed into a butterfly resting on his fingertips.
An arrogant, domineering emperor who is gentle only to his favored consort x a beautiful, brazen favored consort who is ambitious beneath the surface
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Gu Shu is confident she will get the outcome she wants.
As long as she enters the palace, the Gu family will know when to withdraw at the height of their success, and General Gu will voluntarily retire from office, becoming the perfect example of how the emperor treats his meritorious subjects. If she is favored in the future, there will be no worry of her family monopolizing power. He will gain both a good name and control of the army.
She is beautiful enough and young enough, and she is confident she can give birth to a prince with Gu family blood after entering the palace.
It is a deal that is well worth making.
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“Thank you for never seeing me for who I am, Your Majesty.”
Gu Shu walked out the door, the proud and resplendent Noble Consort once again on her face. Sunlight streamed down outside. She raised a hand to shield her eyes.
It would be a fine day.
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The one and only content warning: The male lead is my stereotypical image of a feudal autocratic emperor. The harem is only in the background, but it does exist. Both leads are political creatures, and the female lead ends up with power and a happily-ever-after.
Theme: Those who serve others with their beauty lose their favor when their beauty fades.
