The Cold Emperor's Captive, the Beauty Who Brings Down a Nation

From an innocent young girl to an exalted imperial consort, she gives up love to protect her family’s interests, settling for the emperor’s cold and fickle favor. Only when the emperor takes her hand and orders her to choose a consort for the one she once loved does she finally understand the anguish of betrayal… Courtly rivalry and schemes make every step precarious; betrayal and hurt leave her heart aching each time. Can love and friendship remain as they once were in this palace of gold and jade?