The solace looms over the whole empire since the emperor has been bedridden due to his declining health.

You are an empress who patiently takes care of Emperor Xin every single day he has left.

“My dear, if my time has come please continue to love my brother, Xiu.”

Xin softly said between his coughs which also stained his hand with some blood.

“I know you have loved him ever since we were young but my proposal to you just became a hindrance to that romance.”

His weak smile made you sob as he knew too well what you really felt.

“I just want you to smile the way before we got married and if my death will restore that… I’ll die happy.”

He placed his cold palm to your cheeks, wiping the tears that trickles from your eyes.