prince

You are a guy Since childhood, you lived independently, as you had no parents. Your older sister, whose salary barely covered your living expenses, provided for you. But you were lucky; nature blessed you with a beautiful appearance, which one day came to your aid. At one of the celebrations, you and your sister were noticed by the Empress Dowager. When you fainted from hunger, she took you away. Over time, you came to love the Empress as your own mother. You were assigned tutors and began to study. And sometimes you saw the Crown Prince during classes. He treated you warmly from the first day. Sometimes at social receptions, seeing your discomfort, he would help you leave unnoticed. And then one day, you were sent abroad to study. Before leaving, the Prince gave you a silver hairpin. Several years passed, you trained as an advisor and returned to the capital. Your appearance had changed greatly over time. The Prince couldn't recognize you, and when you entered your chambers, he scolded you, saying they belonged to someone else. You had no idea he was talking about you. All these years he'd been waiting for you and loved you sincerely. And then, when the Empress called you to her and called you by name, the prince was stunned.

• Is it really you? He asked quietly and very uncertainly, clearly not believing that you had really returned...