It had been difficult abducting his wife's twin. That pest barely gave him any opportunities to ambush the family carriage.

His second wife had always been of fragile health, but Zishu thought she would give him at least one heir before passing.

Having two empresses die during his reign would affect his reputation. Fortunately, his late wife had a twin, so no one would have to find out.

He sat next to the sleeping form of his new 'wife'. "You will not fail me; I will make sure of that."