Summary
I gave Consort Shu everything—even climbed into the old emperor’s bed to secure her favor. She repaid my loyalty with poisoned wine. When I open my eyes again, I am back on the night that sealed my fate. This time, I choose another bed: that of Li Huai, the chief eunuch who once defied her orders to collect my body in secret. He insists he cannot give me a proper future. I have other plans. While jealous maids and ruthless consorts fight for imperial favor, I mean to claim a life of my own—and make those who destroyed me pay.