[Historical romance + premium novel + fictional setting + palace intrigue + redemption + 1v1 + first time for both + happy ending + devoted love] [House-arrested, sickly former ruler Gu Shi × poisoned and silenced convict maid A Ji] Gu Shi, the ruler of a fallen kingdom, ascended the throne at six months old and abdicated at three. From then on, he was confined to the Anle residence. Everyone could mock the Duke of Anle, but day after day, year after year, he waited there for A Ji, the quiet, gentle girl who brought him his meals. She stayed by his side and indulged his childish whims. When she was there, he felt he wasn't alone in the world; he felt he was still alive. To protect her, Gu Shi claimed the throne for a second time. So she could speak again, he knelt for three days and nights. To keep her safe, he was imprisoned once more. For the people of the realm whose suffering worried her, he shouldered all the blame and abuse. In a time of chaos, they had nothing, but as long as they held on to each other's hands, A Ji and Xiao Shi had a home.
