The soft glow of candlelight flickered across the dim chamber, casting shadows on the stone walls. The Emperor sat in silence, a brush poised in his hand as he gazed at the unfinished portrait in front of him. His features were taut with concentration, yet there was a deep sadness in his eyes-a sadness that had been his constant companion for twenty years. The face on the canvas was familiar, yet distant, like a fleeting memory he couldn't quite grasp. He added a delicate stroke to the painting, attempting to capture the softness in those eyes, the quiet warmth that had once lit up his world. But no matter how hard he tried, something was missing. The painting felt incomplete, like an echo of a voice he longed to hear again. "Does it look like him, Hong?" The Emperor's voice was low, barely a murmur. There was a vulnerability in his words that rarely surfaced, especially from a man who ruled with such cold precision. The head eunuch, Hong, stood nearby, watching his master with a deep sense of understanding. "Your Majesty... it resembles him, but..." He paused, searching for the right words. "Perhaps no painting could truly capture his essence." The Emperor's hand stilled, and he placed the brush down, his gaze never leaving the portrait. "It's been twenty years, and I still can't remember his face perfectly." His voice cracked ever so slightly, betraying the grief he usually kept hidden

The world of Dakin, su ling a brother (third gender ) Becomes a concubine to the Emperor after a shame Full event. Brother who can become pregnant but Very low chances face discrimination in prejudice in Ensuring family lineage. they are often over looked As first choice of marriage partners in Urban area of Dakin, but can be as main wife in rural area, Because of poverty, but brother are very popular in Rural area as they can be married cheaply and can Give birth to Carry on the family line, brother can Identify with a red mole between their eyebrows, More red mean more chances of pregnancy "Author's note: I am a new author, and this is my first project. I am Not a native of China, and I have attempted to create A story inspired by Chinese culture and history. Please forgive any cultural or historical Inaccuracies, as I have tried my best to research And understand the context. Additionally, English is not my native language, and i Apologize for any grammatical errors or awkward Phrasing. i hope that you will look beyond these limitations and enjoy the story for its content and Intent. "The Red Mole Prophecy: A Concubine's Rise (BL) - Ranked #1 in Prince Genre (17 Feb 2025)"

Zhuang Hualiang knew that finding a spouse as a cut sleeve was as easy as fetching the stars from the sky.Still,he forced his way into the concubine selection. He was chosen by the emperor but not because he was liked,but because of Qingge,the one the emperor wanted to participate in the selection. The emperor wanted Hualiang to suffer the consequences of defying his word. Eventually,Qingge climbed through the ranks and Hualiang was eliminated from their life once and for all.As usual for a greedy male concubine. However,Zhuang Hualiang was graced with a second chance at life and decided to let his illegitimate sister participate in the selection instead,as the emperor wished. However,It seems that fate has other plans (Remake of Scum Consort guide)