They were childhood sweethearts, but ended up going their separate ways.
She once had a life of comfort, but jealousy and schemes left her falsely accused of every imaginable wrongdoing, and even her child was caught in the crossfire.
Those vile fake white lotuses, scheming women, gossips, and calculating girls: thank you for teaching me how to survive in this dazzling world by learning to play along.
What’s so hard about winning over the most powerful man? I can use my body or any means necessary. Throughout history, men have been kings, but I can still look down on the world.
“You think you can get away with anything? If you can’t keep your mouth shut, I’ll rip out your tongue. If your face is too pretty, I’ll scrape it off. If you’re cruel and vicious, I’ll pay you back tenfold. If you’re good at acting, I’ll make sure your story ends in tragedy!”
Heh, at least this man loves and respects me. So I’d better be a capable wife who can do it all.