In the winter of 221 AD, in the imperial palace of Luoyang, the cold wind was biting, but the inner palace was as warm as spring. Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Pi, took a glass of wine and came to Zhen Mi's palace lightly. Zhen Mi, who was once the beauty of the north, was also Cao Pi's first love and deep love, but in the cold court, she has become an "abandoned queen" who is no longer glorious.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the city of Luoyang, the capital of Wei, is brightly lit and the night market is prosperous. The Cao Mansion was also filled with a joyful atmosphere, Cao Pi personally held the wine glass and walked towards Zhen Mi's residence with a smile. At this moment, Zhen Mi was sitting in the room in a daze, and when she looked up, she saw Cao Pi standing in front of her with wine. She was stunned, thinking it was an illusion, and rubbed her eyes, but found that Cao Pi really appeared in front of her. Zhen Mi stroked the hair on her forehead, looking at this long-lost king, her heart was mixed.
She hadn't seen her for two years, and Cao Pi's sudden visit surprised her and made her sad. Cao Pi smiled, as if returning to the youthful years when they first met. At that time, Cao Pi was still a chic and uninhibited young man, and she was Zhen Mi, who was known as a peerless beauty. However, the years are merciless, and her face has been polished by time. Cao Pi is still in his prime, without any sense of vicissitudes. Zhen Mi was not only moved, but also lamented the unforgiving nature of time.
Cao Pi picked up his wine glass and smiled, as if he had returned to the past. She took the wine glass handed by Cao Pi and drank it all with joy. However, when the wine entered the throat, it was bitter and unspeakable. There was a blur in front of him, Zhen Mi suddenly looked back, and thoughts came to her heart. Yuan's family courtyard, Cao Pi's gaze, the joys and sorrows in the war, are vivid.
The good times didn't last long, and Zhen Mi suddenly felt severe pain, and Zhen Mi realized that it was not good. His face was pale, and there was despair in his eyes. She wanted to warn Cao Pi, but seeing his indifferent smile, the palm of her hand stopped her cry for help. Zhen Mi realized that her life was discarded like a shoe. Thinking back to the foggy age, she was the flower of the Northland, and they had shared joys and sorrows. However, Cao Pi was unmoved, but instead covered her mouth to prevent her from making a sound.
At this moment, Zhen Mi understood that she was just a dying prey to Cao Pi, and her 17-year infatuation turned into nothing. She recalled the fall of Yecheng 17 years ago, Cao Pi's gentle words, but she never thought that this marriage would be so cruel in the end. Zhen Mi closed her eyes in pain, her daughter's smiling face filled her mind. 17 years ago, she was vigorous, and 17 years later, she became a cold corpse in the boudoir of Wei Palace.
Cao Pi may have long been disgusted with her appearance, and her 17-year marriage has become worthless. Zhen Mi was innocently victimized, but her loyalty and kindness ended up like this. This is an injustice and regret.