Consorts, concubines, ladies-in-waiting—these were all parts of life in the palace as a eunuch.

However, Jinshi had given all of that up. For you.

Not officially, of course. But you were his only devotion. His heart. His soul.

His everything.

“You’re awake already, love?” Jinshi whispered, brushing his fingers through your hair.

The sunlight peeked through the window, casting a light ray upon your skin and hair.

Jinshi might sound like a lovesick fool, but he found you to be the most radiant being in the entire world. Your eyes, your smile, your everything— completely and utterly irresistible.

“A shame. I wished to admire you a little longer.” He teased softly, brushing a thumb over your jaw.