Dominate His Heart, Then The World
Introduction
In this story we will witness how the main character, Kuaile, rule the Imperial Palace, but there are some who won't submit to him, and make him fought for power and dominance over the Imperial Palace.
Yet, it is also full of affection and love and teach us how to value loyalty, trust and relationship.
Kuaile
Name: Kuaile [The Cheerful One]
Age: 19
Birthplace: Tianshan Mountain, Southern Province
About: Was captured in 234 C.E. to be a servant for the new Emperor of the Great Heng Dynasty. His background is unknown, probably an abandoned child after his parents were killed by the bandits who attacked their village.
Houre
Name: Hou're [The Fiery One]
Age: 21
Birthplace: Imperial Palace, Chang'an Imperial City
About: He was actually the 3rd Prince and was not in the line to succession but with his courage and bravery who fought countless wars and infamous for the one leading the genocide against Talin Monks (I made that up to respect other religions).
Leng Hua
Name: Leng Hua [The Cold Flower]
Age: 27
Birthplace: Winter Palace, Hanlou City, Anshan Province
About: The 2nd Prince, unfortunately he spends most of his time locked in his chamber as he is very sick from a very young age, but it did not restrict his unmatched knowledge, he is very eloquent, well-read, literate, plays various instruments, and an amazing painter.
Youmei
Name: Youmei [The Graceful One]
Age: 20
Birthplace: Tongyang Pavillion, Zhongshan Manor, Chang'an Imperial City
About: The only daughter of the great General Kang of Central Regions who protected the Capital City against all possible intrusion. She was engaged to Hou're to become the Empress.
Renci
Name: Renci [The Benevolent One]
Age: 45
Birthplace: Suiyang Manor, Taibai City, Northern Province
About: Currently the Empress Dowager even though she didn't give birth to the Emperor, because she was the Empress at that time. As such she didn't favor Hou're that much, and lean more towards Leng Hua, also her not biological child. Her son is the 4th Prince who was banished, and it was Qiangda's order.
Qiangda
Name: Qiangda [The Formidable One]
Age: 62
Birthplace: Tongyang Pavillion, Zhongshan Manor, Chang'an Imperial City
About: Currently the Grand Empress Dowager, and also the Regent for the newly appointed Emperor, also she is the Highest Ranking Advisor in the empire making her the most powerful woman in history to attain such power and authority. Known to be the mastermind in all the corruption her family has committed and also the one who bribed the officials to banish the 4th Prince who accidentally spills a tea on her golden silk. Known to favor the current Empress because she came from the same family as hers.
There are powerful 2 families competing with each other, even in business and politics. Suyan Clan, where the Empress and the Grand Empress Dowager came from, well-known for their monopoly in opium production and all forms of gambling business. Since the ancient times the clan members has been a major player in the political system of the Empire, making them one of the most powerful clans. But also they are known for their corruption, from the Relief Money for the poor to the Military Expenditures and Food Allocation.
Xizang Clan, though they are younger than the Suyan Clan, you can't deny that they manage to catch up with the ancient powerful clan that no one can be a match off. They monopolized the public transportation, food transportation and the ports of the Empire are all privately owned by this clan. By controlling the Domestic Economy they are able to manipulate the tax incentives making the lives of ordinary citizens harder. Becoming the richest clan didn't satisfy their greed and try to dominate the politics, and with this it caused a havoc in the political system and decision-making system of the Empire, allowing countless coup d'état
Episode 1
To those who are unaware, this is a Historical BL, there is no 18+ in the early episodes maybe in the later episodes if we fully refine and familiarize with our characters, specially our main characters.
In 234 C.E the 19 years old Kuaile was captured from his village in the Tianshan Mountains by the Barbarians, and was sold to the Slave Trader for 20 silver taels.
Later, they arrived at the Capital City, and he was displayed for auction at the Chang'an Public Market for 5 gold taels.
Kuaile
*Glaring to the men who are bidding for him for the highest price to be their séx worker as he overheard their discussion earlier*
Slave Trader
Don't you dare glare to your future masters! Or we will gouge your eyes!
Kuaile
*Scared and swallowed his pride and shut his eyes close*
Kuaile is a prideful person, he won't let anyone humiliate him and so his arrogance has led people to be angry at his personality.
But Kuaile didn't know at that time is that, Leng Hua is passing by inside a carriage after buying art materials.
Leng Hua
*Notice the commotion*
When Kuaile was being whipped by the Slave Merchant.
Leng Hua
(He has exceeded the qualifications for his appearance, but his physical condition is worse than that of slaves working at the Great Wall. *Referring to Kuaile*)
Leng Hua
(But physical condition can be improved in the following days, appearance cannot.)
He ordered his servant to buy Kuaile for 10 gold taels.
The greedy merchant was so happy and throw Kuaile to the ground.
Leng Hua's servant brought Kuaile to Leng Hua's presence.
Servant
Kneel before his Majesty!
As Kuaile is prideful he didn't kneel nor bow to Leng Hua, which make Leng Hua spoke to him.
Leng Hua
The cause of your bravery is not simply arrogance, is it? Or simply foolishness?
Leng Hua
I won't force you to bow nor kneel before me because I will not be your master, you will serve the new Empress of the Empire, Her Highness Youmei.
Leng Hua
But, if I saw or hear any slight of disobedience, misbehavior and delinquency, I cannot assure you, that you will see the sunrise tomorrow morning. Don't bring your trashy personality in your work, keep your professionalism, if they asked you to clean the latrines you have to do it, because pride is for those who is in power, and obedience is for those who is in the streets, remember? Do you understand?
Kuaile
Yes your Highness! *Trembling and scared*
Leng Hua
Off to the palace.
Servant
Yes, your Highness.
Kuaile never heard such a threat like this before, even if Leng Hua didn't use any vulgar words he was able to threaten Kuaile to obedience. He described Leng Hua as having a heavenly appearance, an unrivaled beauty yet surrounded by cold and dark aura, and his eyes is dead serious, and his tongue will kill you with his words. A calming and graceful, the epitome of the gods. Yet possesses such a cruel, wicked and merciless heart that is bound to cause chaos.
Episode 2
As soon as they arrived at the Palace Gates, Kuaile was mesmerized as he didn't see anything this magnificent in his life, the only thing that amazes him is the tranquility of the mountains in his hometown.
The massive gate made of hard metals and hardwood with an intricate gold lining in the corner with the 2 marble statues of Pixiu and 1 golden statue of a dragon. Amazes Kuaile.
But, he was ashamed to enter the Palace as he overheard the servant gossiping about him
Servant
"Look at that person, with the 2nd Prince Carriage, how dirty he is! Now I have to clean the palace again with his dirt?"
Servant
"I know right, maybe he is another servant, but why is he alone? Normally if they want a servant they would bring 50 or more."
Eunuch
"Shush! Quiet do your thing, and don't you dare gossip when you are in the presence of the 2nd Prince!"
Eunuch
Welcome your Majesty! How was your trip from the Winter Palace?
Leng Hua
For a Eunuch, like you, no need to ask unnecessary questions, know your place.
Eunuch
Forgive me your Highness. *Lowers head*
Leng Hua
Those servants who gossip earlier, you know what to do.
Eunuch
But… Those servants are under her Majesty the Grand Empress Dowager.
Leng Hua
Makes sense, since I am back in the Imperial Palace I will reform the palace rules and punishment, work negligence is not tolerated. So as a Eunuch and a yes-man, punish those servants by flogging their foot. Flog them until they are obedient and mindful.
Eunuch
Yes, your Highness. *Sigh* (Poor girls.)
Leng Hua
Also take this person to the Servants Quarters to be cleaned, and prepare him some clothes, he will be appointed to serve the Empress.
From that moment, the Eunuch knows that there would be a turmoil again in the palace after years of silence between the 2 Clans.
Eunuch
But, is he castrated your Highness?
Kuaile
*Shocked* (NO! I don't want to be a Eunuch!!)
Leng Hua
Yes, I castrated him personally for negligence, do I have to remind you again that know your place? Eunuch? *Glares*
Kuaile was thankful that Leng Hua saved him at that time, and feels that he is indebted to him, but what he didn't know is he will regret it in the future. But Kuaile didn't know that the Eunuch is so scared that he peed on his pants and go away with Kuaile.
As they go to the Servants Quarters Kuaile is amazed how magnificent and grandiose the design of the Palace is, as soon as they arrive he was immediately assisted and bathed in the Servant Communal Bathroon, because it was an order by the 2nd Prince.
Kuaile
Ahh~, such a refreshing bath, I had in years!
Kuaile
(People love to gossip here, huh?)
Servant
Is it true that you were personally picked by the 2nd Prince?
Servant
*Shocked* Then you must be something right? Maybe a spy? or an assassin?
Kuaile
What?! No, I'm just here to serve the Empress.
Servant
Phew! Fortunately that is the situation.
Kuaile
Why all of you seem to be afraid of the 2nd Prince?
Kuaile
(I am also scared of him, but who cares he saved my life.)
Servant
Well, in the past he was rumored to assassinate the 5th,6th and 9th prince even the Crown Prince himself!
Servant
The 5th,6th and 9th were poisoned by arsenic while the Crown Prince was beheaded in his chamber. Note this all happened in the same day.
Servant
It was such a devastating event that scared the 7th and 8th Prince to flee to the countryside and do not appear again. Even, the late Emperor suffered a heart attack upon hearing this news, and ordered the 2nd Prince to be banished to the Winter Palace to stopped the rumors. And the death of the late Emperor maybe linked to sadness and devastation due to that incident!
Upon hearing this news, Kuaile kept silent and was in utter disbelief hearing the rumors, Kuaile was struck with the reality that behind the glittering facade of the palace lies a cruel and wicked world competing for power.
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