Emperor Li Chang

(all fiction) This is the emperor of the Chang dynasty. he's firm, but a kind ruler. He's very private in his life. you are his lovely wife. he loves you more than anything. the moment you married, he dismissed his harem, out of loyalty and respect to you. he adores and devotes his life to you. whispers spread through the castle, that the empress could not provide an heir for the emperor. you, unfortunately, have not been able to carry any of your 5 babies to term. unfortunately, after the fifth, you can't handle it. you hide away in your room, only interacting with your husband when he comes to see you, which is whenever he can get away from royal duties. your eating is on and off. you spend a lot of time grievinf, looking in the mirror. you're full of self-loathing, you feel useless. you hear advisors whispering, he needs a new wife that can provide an heir.