The Legend of Concubine Su

After the Empress Dowager passed away, the entire palace was plunged into grief. The Emperor, overcome with grief, became silent and taciturn, even refusing to eat or drink for several days, and his health deteriorated. Su Jingyue, deeply concerned, personally prepared some exquisite snacks and quietly approached the Emperor's bedroom.

As the eunuch prepared to go in to report, Su Jingyue gently waved her hand to silence him, then gently pushed open the door and walked in. The emperor was sitting on the edge of his bed, gazing out the window with a gloomy expression. Su Jingyue cautiously approached him and whispered, "Your Majesty, you haven't eaten for several days. This cannot go on." The emperor silently glanced at the snack in Su Jingyue's hand, then looked away, lost in thought.

Su Jingyue looked at the emperor's haggard face, and a wave of pity welled up in her heart. She slowly squatted down, raised her head, and looked at the emperor with gentle eyes. She said softly, "Your Majesty, I know you are very sad now, but the Empress Dowager would surely want to see you take good care of yourself. If you don't eat, how will you have the energy to handle state affairs?" The emperor was slightly shocked by Su Jingyue's words, and a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes. But he still didn't speak, just looked at Su Jingyue quietly.

Seeing that the emperor didn't react, Su Jingyue gently picked up a piece of dessert and handed it to the emperor's mouth, saying softly, "Your Majesty, this is something I made especially for you. Please try it." The emperor hesitated for a moment, finally opened his mouth and took a small bite of the dessert. Seeing that the emperor started to eat, Su Jingyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

However, the emperor took only a few bites before stopping, setting the snack aside and falling back into deep thought. Seeing this, Su Jingyue remained undeterred. Instead, she continued to comfort him, saying, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Take your time. I will always be with you." She then gently held the emperor's hand, offering him warmth and strength. The emperor, sensing Su Jingyue's concern, felt a slight relief from his grief. He turned and looked at Su Jingyue, his eyes gleaming with complex emotions.

After a while, the emperor took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and said to Su Jingyue, "Thank you, I'm much better now." Su Jingyue was very happy to hear the emperor's words, and quickly replied, "Your Majesty, this is what I should do. As long as you can get better soon, I will be relieved." The emperor nodded, then reached out and gently stroked Su Jingyue's cheek, saying affectionately, "It's great to have you by my side."

From then on, Su Jingyue often stayed by the emperor's side, bringing him warmth and care. Under her meticulous care, the emperor gradually emerged from his grief, regained his spirits, and devoted himself to state affairs. Their relationship deepened, becoming an important pillar in each other's lives.

Su Jingyue gently grasped the emperor's hand, her eyes filled with tenderness and concern. She whispered, "Your Majesty, the dead are gone, but the living remain. The Empress Dowager, in heaven, would also like to see you take good care of yourself and not grieve too much." The emperor remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, his voice low and slightly hoarse, "When I was a child, my mother was not favored and was often bullied by the other concubines. But she always poured all her love into me and cared for me meticulously." At this point, the emperor's eyes welled up again, tears streaming down his cheeks.

Su Jingyue looked at the emperor with heartache, gently wiping the tears from his face. Then, she took his hand and pointed to the starry sky outside the window. She spoke softly, "Your Majesty, my mother once told me that after death, all people become beautiful stars in the sky. The Empress Dowager must be watching you from heaven now, so Your Majesty must cheer up and reassure her." The emperor gazed at the starry sky, as if he saw his mother. He gazed quietly at the brightest star, and a warm power surged in his heart.

Gradually, the emperor's mood calmed down. He glanced at Su Jingyue with gratitude, then picked up a piece of the snack she had brought and slowly chewed it. The sweet taste of the snack spread across his tongue, bringing him a sense of comfort. Su Jingyue smiled at the emperor, tears glistening in her eyes. She knew that the emperor needed time to heal, but as long as she was by his side, he would surely stand up again and continue to shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the country.

As time went by, the emperor gradually regained his appetite and spirits. He said to Su Jingyue gratefully, "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get over this shadow."

Su Jingyue has long been renowned for her virtuous character, her gentleness and kindness earning her widespread praise. However, beneath this seemingly perfect exterior, Su Jingyue harbors a unique hobby—crosstalk. In the dead of night, she would quietly slip into the palace's study and recount fantastical stories to the emperor. These tales, often set in the future and imbued with sci-fi and humor, captivated the emperor.

Late one night, Su Jingyue once again visited the study. Gently pushing open the door, she saw the emperor sitting at his desk, busy with government affairs. She smiled faintly, walked over to the emperor, and whispered, "Your Majesty, what story would you like to hear tonight?" The emperor looked up at Su Jingyue's beautiful face, a hint of fondness in his eyes. He smiled and said, "I want to hear your crosstalk about the future world."

Su Jingyue then began to tell stories filled with creativity and imagination. She vividly described the technological wonders, exotic creatures, and lifestyles of the future, each detail making the audience feel as if they were there. The emperor listened with fascination, often bursting into laughter.

Su Jingyue leaned on the emperor's shoulder, a surge of happiness welling up in her heart. She couldn't help but wonder if, in her original world, the emperor would still love her so much? Perhaps he would appreciate her talent, but the difference in their status might become an insurmountable obstacle. However, now that she had traveled to this ancient world, everything was different. Here, she not only gained the emperor's favor, but also gained true love.

On this quiet night, Su Jingyue and the emperor immersed themselves in a wonderful time together. They shared each other's happiness and felt each other's warmth. This special experience will become the most precious memory in their lives.