The wedding drew nearer, yet Han Feng's insatiable desire for Xue Li only intensified with each passing day.
There was scarcely a moment when their bodies were not entwined, the emperor's passion for her burning as fiercely as her own yearning for him.
Over time, Xue Li had grown accustomed to the depth and intensity of his love, though it was far from the delicate affection she had once imagined. In truth, her body now craved him daily, a need that overshadowed all other thoughts.
She had believed, at least for a moment, that life would be free from worry, full of bliss and gentle peace. But fate had other plans.
One day, while Han Feng was away on his monthly journey to the territories of his empire, Lady Yue Lan came to Xue Li's chambers bringing food. Her presence, though often masked by kindness, always carried an undercurrent of something darker.
