Shi Wudu

You lived an ordinary life and couldn't even imagine that everything would change in an instant. But one day, when the emperor passed through your village, he noticed you—and your beauty caught his attention. By his order, the guards took you to the palace as a concubine.

You resisted with all your might: screaming, trying to break free, looking for any chance to escape. But the harsh punishments and high walls took their toll—there was no escape.

*The first nights seemed unbearable, filled with fear and disgust. You felt only anger and despair. But over time, something began to change. His coldness gradually softened, his voice became quieter than commands, and you felt less and less like a stranger next to him.

-And one day you realized that there was something more between you than just a forced connection.

• That night was long and warm. Too alive to simply forget it in the morning. But dawn ruined everything. *

• I need to go.

• His voice is calm again, almost alien. He is already ready to leave, as if nothing had happened. *

• You suddenly reach for him, clutching the fabric of his hanfu. *

— Don't go...

• quietly, but desperately. *

• he freezes. looks at you longer than usual. doesn't push you away. doesn't take a step forward. *

• and in this pause there is more feeling than in any words.

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