A
white-collar worker who lived in 2011, Claire, woke up and found out that she
was in a totally unfamiliar world—the Qing dynasty during the Kang Xi period. In
the palace, she was called madam and Lola Millar. But actually, earlier that
day Claire had argued with her heartless boyfriend Jason on the street and suddenly,
there was an accidental mash-up with a big truck. At that time, her spirit
brought her over to the Qing dynasty.
[My head is
killing me!] Lola was in a daze and trying to open her eyes.
[Madam,
Finally you awoke up! Doctor! Please come! Madam is awake] a girl was yelling
while passing water to Lola.
She opened her
eyes. Everything was so weird to her, like the Qing dynasty’s clothes and her extremely
long hair.
[Why am I
here? Where am I?] She was in a flurry. She hoped it was just a dream or
someone just wanted to make fun of her.
A girl told
her [You fell down the stairs. Are you alright? Can’t you remember?]
Lola was
beginning to understand what had happened…
A few days
past and Lola was getting better. She was thinking, without any cars during the
Qing dynasty, if she could get back to her own time the only way would be in a
crash with a horse.
She saw the
emperors sons Adam and Bert were riding the horses quickly.
[ahhh!!] She
was shaking.
[Are you
alright? ] Bert stopped urgently.
[Yes, I’m
fine] Damn! She was just about to succeed.
[If you
really want to die, I won’t stop my horse next time.] Adam gave her a warning.
Adam could
tell that Lola wanted to die on purpose so he privately bought a drug for her.
[This is
the best drug in the world; you better not commit suicide without a lot of
thought.] Adam said coldly.
Adam’s words
led Lola to decide to take things as they came.
Carl was the
King’s the other son. Lola’s sister was Carl’s second wife. Carl was deeply attracted
to the stubborn, wilful Lola.
[Lola, your
sister has standout horseriding skills. Presumably you must have excellent
skills too. Let’s go have a ride.] Carl was very attentive in picking a horse for
her. He was very concerned about her.
At this
moment, Lola was attracted to his heroic horseriding skills.
After a few
months of getting along, Carl had something to tell Lola.
[I have
discussed it with your sister. She doesn’t mind if I marry you. You and your
sister are so close. If we marry, both of you can take good care of each other
during palace life.]
Carl was
the man whom Lola loved deeply and the most. She was really interested in his request.
However, she already knew about his history so well. She knew that Carl would
die after he and Adam fought for the throne. All she wanted was that Carl could
live on well.
[If it came
to the throne or me and you could only choose one, which one would you choose?]
Lola was uneasy about his decision.
Carl all
along chose the throne, which he never wanted to give up.
Lola was
disappointed!! Over the next several days, she couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep.
But, Lola
aroused Adam’s attention.
[I brought these
foods especially for you. You should have some.] As usual, Adam had a brutal
appearance. But actually at the bottom of Adam’s heart he was so worried about
her.
Lola had
read about this in history books. She knew that Adam would win the throne and
be a successful emperor during the Young Zhen dynasty. However, to be successful,
he would kill all his brothers.
[I
appreciate that.] She answered with fear.
Everyday
Adam looked after her attentively. Finally, He won Lola’s trust. Also Lola
found out that Adam was not actually that dreadful. She started to become curious
about why history wrote that Adam was a heartless emperor. Meanwhile, Lola fell
in love again.
Kang Xi was
dead in XXX. Adam became the Young Zhen dynasty emperor just like what had been
written in history. Carl was not convinced. He wanted to provoke Adam, so he
told Adam that he had had a relationship with Lola.
Adam
raged!! He couldn’t believe this had happened. He couldn’t believe Lola had lied
to him.
Adam had
thought that He was going to marry Lola straight after had become an emperor. But things were not going swimmingly. He was
depressed as he announced that Lola was going to be betrothed to Bert. Adam didn’t
want to see Lola anymore.
Lola couldn’t
say anything because she knew that she shouldn’t lie to him.
[I know you
and Lola are best friends. I trust you. Please look after her for me] Adam
said.
[Sure, I
will take good care of her. You shouldn’t be so worried.] Bert definitely would
take responsibility for her just like a sister.
Over the years,
Lola’s body became weaker and weaker. She really wanted to have one last chance
to see Adam. She wanted to explain and apologies to him. She wrote a letter and
hoped Adam could understand and come to visit her.
Every day
she dressed up beautifully, even if she felt uncomfortable, because Lola wanted
to let Adam see her at her most beautiful moment.
However,
Adam did not turn up.
[An
Imperial decree has arrived!] a Eunuch
said.
The
imperial decree said
‘Lola
Millar died last night’
Adam was astonished.
He realized that he had not read her letter yet. He overturned every box and
basket. He found it and read it with shaking hands.
Dear Adam,
Life was a
dream. To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the
world.
When you
protected me, I only wanted is to stay at your side.
P.S I love
you
Lola
When Lola
passed away, her spirits came back to the 21st century. She had been lying in
bed for two weeks. She opened her eyes. Everything felt like it had just
happened. Hot tears welled up in her eyes.
She searched
through history books. Everything had not changed and there was no Lola Millar.
She
wondered whether it was only a dream.
She decided
to go to the museum. Every antique was so familiar to her.
Suddenly,
she saw a painting. A painting with the Kang Xi emperor, Adam, Carl, Bert.
And also
Lola Millar…
Clare cried
because she knew it had been real! Adam was real. What had existed between Adam
and her was real.
A guy who looked
very similar to Adam walked into the museum.
[Are you
alright?] He tried to find a tissue for her
Clare was
staring at him.
[Do I know
you?] He was confused.
Clare didn’t
know where to start. There was not enough time to respond.
The guy
left.
Clare
stared after him as he left… missing Adam.






