The Deposed Empress Became the Neighboring Emperor's Sole Beloved

In her youth, Xia Yizhao would brave fire and water for the one she loved. She and Song Hanshi fell in love in a time of chaos. For the sake of his kingdom, she willingly went to a neighboring country as a hostage. She stayed for ten years. When she left, she was already pregnant. Ten years later, she returned with her son. But aside from the grand ceremony to welcome her as the empress, there was also a delicate, timid young girl by Song Hanshi’s side. —It was said that she was the beloved imperial consort, adored by everyone in the palace. She bore an eighty percent resemblance to Xia Yizhao, yet was younger, more beautiful, softer, and more vibrant. Song Hanshi said, “Chun’er is mer...