掌心月 The Moon in My Hands

掌心月 The Moon in My Hands [Verse 1] That year, the long night had no end, And spring never reached the Northern Realm. I thought only silence remained for the rest of my life, Until you came to my side. Tiny footsteps followed after me, Through the palace’s endless corridors. Whenever I looked back, you would smile. And from that moment on, There was moonlight in my darkness. [Chorus] Nian’an, you are my moon, The light that entered my darkest night. Centuries may come and go, Mountains and rivers may change beyond recognition. But no matter how tall you grow, No matter what titles the world gives you, In my eyes, You will always be that little girl— Taking tiny steps, Following behind me, Afraid I would walk too quickly And leave you behind in the corridor. [Verse 2] Now you have grown, And time has placed a gentle grace within your eyes. When the world sees you, They bow before you And call you Princess Zhaoyue. But whenever you enter the great hall And softly call— “Imperial Father.” I never see only the woman you have become. I see that little child, Still sitting behind my throne, Peeking out with half her face, Waiting for me to turn and look at her. [Bridge] A hundred years, A thousand years, Time may change everything. But I will still remember Your little footsteps behind me, And the way you called— “Imperial Father.” [Final Chorus] Nian’an, you are my moon, The light within my endless night. I watched you grow, And now the world sees a beautiful woman. But when you call— “Imperial Father.” I still see the little girl Who followed me through the corridors. So go, Nian’an. Go wherever your heart leads you. No matter how far you wander, No matter how many centuries pass— You will always be Imperial Father’s little girl. [Outro] Once, my long night Had no end. Then you came. And from that day forward… There was a moon in my darkness.