The Astonishingly Cold Empress

He is the chancellor, and she is a general’s daughter. She gives her heart to him, only to lose her family and home. Reborn from the ashes, she returns for revenge. She travels through foreign lands, never expecting to cross paths with him again. He is an aloof prince, while she is left dependent on others. They match wits and courage, each making careful moves. He says, “Help me claim the world, and I’ll give you a lifetime of splendor.” She smiles faintly. “Fine! I’ll help you win the world, then destroy my own dynasty!” When he has pacified the realm, he will make her smile bloom like a flower. Amid the clash of armies, she steps over the corpses of thousands to ascend the throne as empress. With a smile that could topple cities, she declares, “Anyone who stands in my way will die!”