She transmigrates into a princess of a fallen kingdom in a time of chaos. With conspiracies ahead and pursuers behind, she becomes a spy to secure her place in the world, dons bridal robes, and travels a thousand miles to marry for peace.
“I truly did use you, but my love for you is real too.” He stands in the great hall, looking down at her.
She sneers and lifts her eyes. “If you ask what I want, I want to grind your bones to dust.”
On their wedding night, he grips her throat. “Do you know why I married you?”
She laughs scornfully. “You married me for a city. I married you for half your empire.”
The political marriage does nothing to change her fate. Instead, it draws her into a battle for power in the harem.
One day, drunk, he pulls her tightly into his arms. “Shu'er, how could you know my heart? You don't. I'd rather be the one to hurt you than let someone else do it.” His warm breath brushes her cold shoulder.
“Your Majesty, it is late. You should return to the queen's chambers.” Her voice is cold as she pushes him away, never looking up at the longing in his eyes.
War fires blaze, and heroes vie for supremacy. On the battlefield, mounted on his tall horse, he smiles triumphantly. “Shu Baili, I told you that you would be mine.”
She gives a mocking laugh. “Shu Baili is Liancheng's wife in life and the consort of Great Zhao in death. What does any of this have to do with you?”
“Shu Baili, don't forget that he is the enemy who killed your father. Your countries are sworn enemies!” the man roars, reminding her of this bloody truth...
Through wind and frost, Baili will circle Liancheng: I would rather forsake an empire than betray you.
