The Phoenix's Reign: A Cold Palace Princess's Path to Survival

Strong Heroine + Political Intrigue + Cross-Dressing

Modern mercenary Xu Chenxing had finally escaped her old life, only to become a wandering soul and transmigrate as Xiao Jiangning, the legitimate princess of the Southern Dynasty. She wanted little: just to live out her life in peace under the Empress’s care. But the Emperor soon shattered her dream. A power struggle led to the Empress’s entire maternal family being executed, and the Empress herself died. Instead of a peaceful life, Xu Chenxing was imprisoned in the palace, condemned to a life without freedom. Looking at the tightly shut palace gates, she refused to accept her fate. She would uncover the truth, avenge the Empress, clear the Su family’s name, claim her freedom, and make sure no one could ever control her life again.

To achieve this, she disguised herself as a man and infiltrated the court of an enemy kingdom. She thought she would remain alone forever, but along the way she met a hostage prince who seemed frail on the outside and was a complete madman within.