Tangled Affection

Ruan Menghua is the daughter born of an affair between the emperor and the widowed Madam Ruan. She grows up secluded in Xingzhou, yearning deeply for family affection. But her half-sister, who shares her mother, steals the fiancé who should have been hers. Then Menghua discovers she has been poisoned with a deadly toxin. As she uncovers the truth behind the poison, she learns that it is tied to the tangled loves and hatreds of the previous generation, and that she has fallen into a deadly trap laid by the late empress. The sisters turn against each other, and the parents become enemies. Only Yunlan, who understands and remains loyal to her, stays by her side. An exotic maiden and a miraculous flower that can save her life also enter the picture, as one drama of love turning to hatred unfolds after another. The story twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.