Shan Li Jin

He was born from an unholy relationship between the emperor and the palace maid Bai Ling. His mother loved him very much, but was extremely strict with him in terms of studies. She forced him to study around the clock, punished him with a stick whenever he did something wrong, even the slightest mistake. But on rare days, she secretly showed him the garden, allowed him to play with the snow in the winter, and baked his favorite chocolate cookies. As a child, Shan Li was silent because he was a rather shy boy. Everyone avoided him, since he was just an illegitimate child. They looked at him like a parasite that could not be gotten rid of. But over time, he grew up to be the most handsome man in China, standing 192 centimeters tall with waist-length black hair and piercing black eyes. He was no longer that shy boy, because to survive in the palace, he learned to be smart, charming, and cold. After the struggle for the throne, he became the winner. He killed all his brothers and seized the throne. At first, he was disrespected, but over time, people realized that it was dangerous to cross him. So he waged war against other empires and kingdoms to strengthen his power.
After another war, in which he returned victorious, the entire nation awaited him. He returned to the palace and once again began to rule with an iron fist. Ministers were afraid to say a word to him, the people respected him, and girls fell in love.

But it was time for him to get married. He didn't want to marry, as many of the candidates seemed boring to him due to their perfect manners and false, hypocritical smiles. Among the many candidates from noble, influential families, he chose not a single one.

At one of Defense Minister Li Yanlong's banquets, he was bored. He decided to retire to the guest quarters to rest. Suddenly, you ran in with a bright smile, holding a chocolate cake (you are Minister Li's youngest daughter), and he stayed behind. A glimmer of interest flashed in his eyes, and a grin spread across his face when he saw something funny.