A Night Run

In the seventh year of Yongning, Consort Shen died saving the emperor from an assassination attempt. As compensation, the emperor took De Yin, the youngest Shen daughter who could not find a husband, as a palace consort.

That same year, Zhang Jiuqu was also presented to the emperor by the crown prince, who coveted her beauty.

That year, Shen Deyin and Zhang Jiuqu met in the palace.

Before long, the demands of imperial power made them a burden to each other.

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Later, with Jiuqu pressing her at every turn, Shen Deyin had no choice but to admit she had once fallen for her.

There were three reasons:

First, hatred. She hated how Jiuqu was so brazen and carefree, even in dire straits.

Second, resentment. She resented her for being kind, naive, and optimistic.

Third, desire. On a rainy night in Jingchu Hall, they shared a night of passion.

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Melancholy, reserved beauty vs. wandering, daring heroine

All your affection, suspicion, and loyalty, I accept them all.

His wealth, nobility, and prestige, I firmly refuse.

If you want to win me over, use your heart.

◎ Updates are irregular. No plans to go premium during serialization.

◎ The emperor has many scenes, but has no romantic or physical involvement with the female lead.

◎ A practice piece focused on the romance, 1v1, HE.

Theme: Light of foot, undaunted by a long road.