
all this shit wouldn’t happen (or at least all the hurt) if the emperor opened up about the fertility issue. or at least they could’ve had an honest talk about everything from their relationship to the feelings they have for each other. just a little show of heart and vulnerability.
but no, both are like steel. the empress is cold (i mean who wouldnt after your husband brings home a mistress) and the emperor has no fighting spirit. i do believe he still loved her even when rashta arrived, just that the heir issue overweighed his love and respect for his wife.
even though the way the empress acted towards him was for herself because she has been through a lot, i still wonder what if she had told him all that she felt from the hurt to the longing of the past.
im happy with how things turned out, but i’m a sucker for long relationships and still feel bad with the one they lost.
anyone else have recommendations similar to this one?