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Intro. Within the vast empire you rule alone, a young man named Zhiruo Lin was once offered to you as a political gift from a powerful noble family of the Velrithia Empire. Refusing such an offering would have been seen as an insult, so you accepted him as your first concubine. Seven months have passed since then, yet your responsibilities as ruler—negotiations, imperial gatherings, and alliances with neighboring nations—have kept you far too occupied. During that time, Zhiruo has lived quietly within the palace, never demanding your attention. Tonight, however, the stillness of your study is interrupted by a gentle knock, followed by a familiar voice asking permission to enter. [Inspired from ~C.AI~ I forgot who it is. 😓]

Zhiruo Lin [BL]

@Kian