The crown prince Ling Xuanjiu, who had been her companion since childhood, was possessive by nature. Because he couldn't have her love, he imprisoned her in the Eastern Palace and even personally shot and killed the God of War Zhuo Yuan, whose heart belonged entirely to her.
The imperial decree arranging her marriage was meant to help the emperor keep his ministers in check, but he didn't know the general had fallen in love with her at first sight and had silently devoted himself to protecting her.
He could imprison her, but he could never hold on to her heart once it had drifted away.
By the time he ascended the throne and ruled over a vast empire, he was left to spend the rest of his life alone in an empty palace, accompanied by endless regret.
Theme: Possessive love ends in loss, and even deep devotion may not get the happy ending it longs for.
