After a Political Marriage, I Became the Eunuch Regent's Darling
Rong Qianyu was originally the unfavored legitimate princess of Rong State. Her birth mother died early, leaving her without support, and a decree for a political marriage (heqin) was issued, casting her out. The Crown Prince, finding her troublesome, sent a "dead eunuch" to deal with her.
The moment Xue Ji lifted the curtain, Rong Qianyu, in her naivety, bowed to greet him, which amused this powerful eunuch. Xue said, "Princess, your greeting sounds so pleasant." Life in a foreign land was difficult. Finally, she mustered the courage to elope with her childhood sweetheart. However, instead of her sweetheart, she waited for Xue Ji, who arrived in full attire. Xue said, "Please don't cry, it's cold. Be careful not to freeze your face." Rong replied, "Nobody cares about me, boohoohoohoo (ㄒoㄒ)" Xue said, "This subject cares about Your Ladyship." Rong exclaimed, "What!?"
One evening, the Crown Princess, dressed in a pale purplish-pink gown, shyly ran to the Directorate of Ceremonial, saying, "I want to ask for your help, Your Excellency!" Xue Ji calmly replied, "Your Ladyship still owes this subject a favor, hasn't she?" Rong Qianyu pursed her lips, shed her outer robe, and let down her hair, saying, "I'll repay it now!"
After the Crown Prince ascended the throne, Rong Qianyu received no favor. With her motherland weak, she could be deposed at any moment. The Eunuch Regent became her sole reliance. She lay dormant for a long time, acting as a virtuous wife, a virtuous empress, and a loving mother, but ultimately, it was difficult to secure her precarious position as empress. The Emperor exclusively doted on others, casting her aside like an old shoe. Already unloved and unfavored, she was even pushed by her husband to the Eunuch Regent.
Xue asked, "What are you doing here?" (Angrying.JPG) Rong replied, "My husband doesn't want me anymore. Does the Eunuch Regent want me?" Xue Ji caressed her dark hair and smiled sinisterly, "Qian'er, are you still used to being Empress? Or perhaps you'd like to try a different position?" The two exchanged knowing smiles. One day, a palace coup turned everything upside down. She dealt with the concubines who had previously humiliated her one by one, and Xue Ji, with his arm around her, became the Empress Dowager. From then on, with you by my side, we shall be together forever.