The tragedy started when MC got drunk in ML's place and they papapaed. ML did it to MC without holding back and MC got bruised. I should've expected this cuz the tag (Male Yandere) and bec this is angst but still...

The next day: To 'protect' ML, ML's mother asked the great general (if I'm not wrong, he's ML's Lil bro's teacher) to send MC to a place far from ML. I forgot how long MC lived there but ofc ML bought him back.

THE THING I DIDN'T EXPECT IS THAT ML THOUGHT MC CHEATED ON HIM WITH GENERAL.

Did ML see it with his own eyes? No.

Did ML have any proof? No.

Seriously, I WONDER IF HE'S REALLY A YOUNG EMPEROR, HE'S JUST TOO s*upid.

ML also sent MC to prison.

P-R-I-S-O-N!!!!!!!!!

HE OBVIOUSLY KNEW THAT MC HAS A WEAK BODY BUT THAT ML STILL SENT HIM TO PRISON!!!

To gain favor from ML, some mobs splashed MC with cold water. After knowing this, ML called the imperial doctor but the doctor can't heal him, so the MC asked Jue Yu. Jue Yu is the owner of the place MC stayed in, is a talented doctor, and just like that MC got better.

A scene I copied from the translarion:

When Jue Yu hurriedly came to the serving quarter, the Blind Concubine had already fallen asleep. His sleep was not comfortable. He was sleeping lightly.

"Mu Yan's body is already so broken. At this rate, I was afraid that he wouldn't hold up until he's thirty-five. If he doesn't take good care of himself like this, even if the greatest doctor, Hua Tuo, was still alive, he would also feel quite helpless for this situation."

The Emperor retorted: "I also don't want him to be like this, however with his current temper, sometimes, he truly asks me to lose my temper to the point that I would kill him if I could."

Just like that, I came up with a conclusion. ML is really shitty, cold hearted disgusting.

Let's continue :)

ML's Lil bro came to visit MC with food from ML's mother. ML's Lil bro wanted to give MC the food but MC's cat ate it and died. Reading this scene, my patience has met its limits.

If you read the story, you will know how sad MC bec about the death of his cat.

I'll skip to the mystery of why MC is blind.

ML asked Ju Yue to found out why MC is blind, Ju Yue succeeded.

It's actually because of ML and his mother!!

Even mc's servant was someone that ML's mother assigned to watch MC, but fortunately, the servant is sincere to MC.

It's amazing how MC could tolerate ML. There are some things that I want to spoil but I don't want to ruin the fun.

The only thing I hated in this story is that ML's mother didn't get her retribution.

hence the chaotic love scene which is so uncomfortable that by this time you already know what kind of person he is

except for the concubine not telling the emperor that the general was trying to save him instead of just kidnapping him, I understand this is ancient china and ppl don't speak up but what the f*ck

Living in eternal loneliness is pretty poetic indeed. I would have also liked if he still had his servant as they shared a special bond. But on the other hand, that child also deserved to shine, to know the world and grow up without being confined. And maybe MC will find a new cat. Maybe his servant will reunite with him oneday. MC is still living in the palace but in order to keep his illusion, they should allow him to go outside, shopping, wandering etc. And I doubt the emperor will keep him as a trophy forever. Hopefully they are fated to meet again. And if not, that's life for ya. At least they aren't dead.

why did the author not include something about the reaction of the MC's family when it was described that the MC was actually doted on and held in the center of his family's palm. It was never explained how his family accepted the news of his "death". I guess this novel goes to show that those in power can just sweep everything under the rug and no one is going to question them and no violent reaction from the aggrieved party regardless if they were family who treated their son preciously.

How can I forgive someone who made me lose everything? Made my eyes blind? Made my peaceful days gone? Made me lose my fam? Etc

He damaged his eyes bcs he has seen the emperor killed the late emperor. But for me, it's a normal struggle that can be found in the dirty palace environment right

just want 2 of them to be happy, and not being tormented for the rest of their life like that T_T -1 star for the BE hiks

Throughout this story, it was really clear to me that the Emperor's love for the Blind Concubine wasn't really true love; it was the love of a child for his possessions. And that's really how the Emperor treated the Blind Concubine throughout the story: as a possession. He never gives a single sh*t about the Blind Concubine's feelings until it started affecting his health, and only then does he even agree to make the barest compromise. Not even setting him free, but putting him into a (n even more invisible) cage to look at from afar!

I know a lot of other reviewers found this tragic for the Emperor because boohoo he can never be together with the one he loves. But I don't give a shit!! The Emperor deserves to be lonely forever!! He has literally all the power in this relationship and the concubine has none, subject entirely to the Emperor's whims. If the Emperor truly loved him, he would let him go!! And the fact that it ends with the Emperor watching him from afar without his knowledge... ugh, it just gives me creepy stalker vibes.

(ie. Making the MC lose his f*cking sight for all his life even though he was so young and had so much beauty to see ahead of him or his irrational actions due to anger bringing the MC near the brink of death),

(he lost not only his sight, but also his family might I add) ?!?

He didn't confront the Empress Dowager about the matter of almost killing him (the second time) and he even gets angry at the MC for 'not being happy about seeing him' frequently.

(and in such a short amount of time too!). Not to mention, the ML gets pretty psycho at the end, although that isn't the worst thing in my opinion.

I liked the first part of the story until the... s*x scene. I know the MC used that to get closer to the ML, but there are other ways to get closer than doing... that. It was a bit uncomfortable to read.

And the ending was a bit rushed. Like the cat dying so suddenly to add to the MC's misery, sending Xiao Bao far away—when he could've been the MC's personal attendant? —And the empress's involvement felt like a plot device.

It's ridiculous how the ML quickly fell in love with the MC, even abandoning his duties to visit. Everyday. How did the other concubines not hear about this? They could have been other antagonists, but only the empress and the Little Prince interfered.

And the side characters, Jue Yu and Qi Sheng, their romance was like random inserts from nowhere. It's like the author added it because they wanted to. I'm not meaning to offend.

I think MC actually loved ML and doesn't blame him but closed of his heart after ch13 because he was too scared to loose it. He knew already that things don't last so I think he wanted to get it over with and lessen the pain of goodbyes.

Here's what happens after (in my head, cont from last chapter)

It had only been one year and in Wen Mu Yans mind he has reached his final state, no changes no uncertainties anymore, nothing to loose or worry about, all defeated with life. But the emperor still loved him dearly, watching him from a distance, happy that his body is recovering. In his mind the emperor knew he will start to make him happy again, he just needed time for him to heal.

The emperor starts to bring in some cats to keep him company, as they just so happen to enter the villa, more servants who are friendly join the court as they needed employment, and he accepts them. The lonely solitary life Wen Mu Yan lived for a year slowly begins to change again.

During this year the emperor secretly punishes the lady dowager, firing all her staff and placing her under house arrest. He made sure no one can hurt him again, threatening her eyes if she did anything again to Mu Yan or hus brother. The emperor fixes up his government and military, re evaluating his men's loyalty and enstilling better dissipline to the rules.

In the villa

Rui Ze will sometimes come visit him, Wen Mu Yan sometimes hears his voice start to break and he could tell by their parting hugs he is getting taller. Rarely the emperor will accompany the prince on his visits, announcing himself but keeping a distance, although he was actually there every day. Weekend long visits were not uncommon during celebrations, and they will in the summer stay for a week to train.

Later on Wen Mu Yan visits the lotus camp as he misses Xiao Bao. They reunite and he lowly regains his previous joy in life, he no longer thinks about those desperate times as he wants to be happy and live his life.

Wen Mu Yan and the emperor eventually get talking again, sipping tea and sharing whatever delicacies he brought from the market with the emperor. One day just in conversation he says he misses the livelihood of the palace and that this place is too quiet.

At this time the Dowager dies. Older Xiao Bao will move back because he misses Mu Yan (sneaked on carriage) . He gains his confidence to love the emperor again, moved by his patients and dedication (he figured out the emperor was watching him through their chats and his slip ups).

Through the little gestures and visits he finally realises the emperor's feeling are true. And after another year he figures out that he is still in the palace, but again he's not concerned with this anymore as he knows from experience he can leave whenever he wants (ie unrealistic of him to live away, with no job/backing anyways).

He moves back into the servents house in the palace with xiao bao and the now many cats. He wants to be there for the little prince as he grows up. Xiao bao and the Rui Ze are older now and they have sworn to never leave his side. Maybe because they are older and stronger now he believes them, no longer feeling like a burden.

At some point the emperor announces is brother as the next heir, and he is allowed to marry whoever he wants.

They get married, Then they will live happily ever after, just like the beginning 🥹.