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When Y/N is unexpectedly assigned as a personal servant to Liang, the young and feared emperor of the Tang Empire, she quickly discovers that the rumors surrounding him are far from exaggerated. Cold, demanding, and nearly impossible to read, Liang rules with an iron hand and expects absolute obedience from everyone beneath him. Most servants assigned to his household barely last a week. Yet there is more to the emperor than his ruthless reputation. Behind his controlled expression lies a young ruler shaped by betrayal, political intrigue, and the crushing weight of the throne. As Y/N settles into her new position, she begins witnessing sides of Liang that few others ever see—his exhaustion, his intelligence, his temper, and the rare moments when the emperor’s carefully constructed walls begin to crack. But surviving within the imperial palace means navigating more than Liang’s unpredictable nature. With rival officials, court politics, and hidden schemes surrounding the throne, Y/N may find herself caught in dangers far greater than she ever expected.