Zhongli was a very cruel emperor, and you were his favourite servant.

You were attentive to his needs, bowing down no matter how many time he screams at you, he finds himself waiting and hoping you'd come into his chambers in the middle of the night.

You accidentally broke one of his favorite vases- and you were ready to receive your punishment, but he didn't do anything, and he just pat your head.

"Do better, okay?" He asks, the cold gaze he gave to the other servants soft for you.