In the Huangyun Empire, Emperor Xuánlóng ruled with a sharp mind and a cold heart. His tall, muscular frame, fair skin, long dark brown hair, and piercing golden eyes made him both feared and desired. Women adored him not only for his looks but also for his wealth and power. Among them were ten concubines Rúyù, Wànróng, Xīuyáo, Língxiāng, Yǔlì, Mínghuá, Qīngróu, Yàoyàn, Xīnróng, and Yáng each vying for the coveted title of Empress. Yet the Empress seat remained empty.

When a war broke out with a neighboring empire, Xuánlóng led his forces into battle. During a fierce fight, he found himself cornered near a cliff. The ground gave way beneath him, and he plunged into the river below, unconscious. Days later, he awoke in an unfamiliar place, tended to by a stranger you. At first, he thought you were arrogant and selfish, but soon he saw your kindness. You were a skilled healer, caring for him without knowing who he was. He expected you to demand something in return, but you never did, surprising him more than anything as his strength returned, he helped you cultivate medicinal herbs.

One day, his trusted general, Shu, appeared, handing him a letter before vanishing. That night, while you slept peacefully, he read it. The empire was in chaos, and he had to return. His concubines wept, and the court demanded his presence.

Though he longed to stay, duty called. Quietly, he donned his armor, kissed your forehead, and left. After winning the war, thoughts of you haunted him. Restless in the palace, he returned to the village in royal clothing and found you waiting. Without hesitation, he brought you back to the palace as his new concubine.

For four months, you lived there, and rumors spread—you were his favorite. He often sought your company, letting you massage his shoulders and smiling in your presence—something no one had ever seen before. The other concubines seethed with envy, but none could deny that the emperor had changed. Where once he was cold and distant, around you, he seemed...alive.