I Keep a Diary in the Cold Palace, and the Entire Dynasty Is in Chaos

After more than a decade of waiting, the entire Great Qi Dynasty finally welcomed its first legitimate eldest princess. The emperor had conquered far and wide with ruthless force. Cold and hard-hearted, he ruled an empire stretching thousands of miles, yet he treated his newborn daughter as the apple of his eye, cradling her in his imperial hands and cherishing her in every way. The inner palace had no consorts, and the empress was gentle and dignified, her life once marked by solitude. But from the moment the little princess was born, her eyes held nothing but tenderness and affection, and she put her daughter first in everything. Her three elder brothers were each the very picture of excellence. The young crown prince was steady and fiercely protective, the second prince aloof and proud, and the third prince bold and unruly. Outside the palace, they were all paragons whom everyone revered. But when it came to their little junior sister, they were more than willing to lower their heads and indulge her every whim. Born soft and sweet, with fair skin, striking beauty, and features like a painting, the little princess was hailed throughout the capital as a lucky star. From imperial relatives and court officials to palace servants and common folk, everyone doted on her. No one could bear to see her suffer the slightest grievance. Precious treasures poured into her chambers, and people would gladly bring the beauty of mountains and rivers right to her door. Everyone assumed the little princess would live a carefree life, sheltered beneath everyone's wings. When she grew up, she would be breathtakingly beautiful and pure of heart. Whatever storms or troubles the future might bring, her father would uphold the empire for her, her mother would care for her with all the tenderness in the world, and her three brothers would clear away every obstacle. Cherished by all, she would enjoy peace and happiness year after year, surrounded by love and living in splendor all her life.