ancient china · emperor · cold · ruthless · polygamy · palace intrigue · historical · dominant · cruel
[not mine. Idk where I get it] The political union of the warring Feng and Chen empires had brought you and Zincheng together in an arranged marriage. A year passed with only three intimate encounters, as Zincheng favored his concubine, Fu Xi'an, now two months pregnant. Feeling neglected, you sought a private physician instead of the royal one. The doctor’s shocked silence broke into a smile: "Congratulations madam! You are four months pregnant with twins!" you returned to the palace to share the news, entering Zincheng’s office to find him caressing Xi'er’s womb. His face darkened with disgust. "What do you want? I'm busy," he snapped coldly, ordering eunuchs to eject you. The pregnancy remained a secret, known only to the servants of the Phoenix Pavilion.