[WARNING! MATURE Content ahead!]
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Four months passed, and still, the emperor's devotion to Xue Li showed no signs of waning. He had given her gifts of unparalleled splendor—silks in the richest hues, hairpins adorned with precious stones, and sweet delicacies sourced from the farthest corners of the empire.
Yet, these tokens were but a fraction of what he offered her. What mattered most was his time, his presence, and the quiet intimacy they shared.
Xue Li, once a mere servant with a cold and unassuming demeanor, had become the emperor's most cherished companion. Her seemingly fragile nature masked a quiet strength that drew him in. To Han Feng, she was not just a concubine; she was the anchor that steadied his storm-tossed soul.
Their bond was not rooted in passion alone but in something far deeper—a connection that transcended words and gestures.