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man i really really hope this story doesn’t end with the imperial family gaining custody over lady shu. idc if the emperor and his son have no memories of mistreating her, if they really want shu to be happy they should acknowledge that shu is already happy, loves, and is loved by her current family- and that taking her from them would just be devastating for both parties. i’m gonna lose it if shu gets taken from the duke.
the only world where i’ll except the emperor taking shu is
a) he takes her by force, shu is utterly miserable and throws a tantrum and says she hates everyone in the imperial palace. maybe get a few smacks in. and he vows to never bother her again.
b) the emperor and the duke become gay lovers. these are the ONLY exceptions.