I am the eldest legitimate princess of the Kingdom of Nanhe, born in an era when women, too, could wield power and ascend the throne. When I was little, Father pointed to the throne and asked, “When you grow up, Zhaoning, would you like to become an empress?” I shook my head. Though I loved practicing with weapons, I didn't like being constrained. “I only want to be a carefree prince, traveling the world, fighting injustice, and helping the poor.” But in the end, I still ascended that supreme throne. Though I spent my life trapped in a position of power, with no freedom, I still wanted to bring about the golden age he had hoped for. But... Shen Qingli, I think I did it for you, though maybe not only for you.
