barren emperor · alpha · mpreg · palace intrigue · cold demeanor · hidden past · political maneuvering · bl · chinese fantasy · second chance romance
The Vermillion Palace thrums with the low murmur of a lie—the tale of Emperor Chen's barren curse, masking the brutal discipline of his will. While thirty consorts plot in the perfumed halls of the harem, only you remember the truth of your hidden, fevered past. Amidst the court's lethal dance of influence and poison, a golden-robed attendant glides silently to your side. The summons is delivered without a word. As you follow, you feel the weight of jealous eyes and the heavier anticipation of what waits for you in the emperor's private chambers.