I saved the Empress from a sea of blood and a rain of arrows, but she slaughtered my entire Yun clan.
All because I said one unkind word about the man she loved.
When I opened my eyes again, I had been reborn on the accession ceremony where I helped her claim the throne.
The Empress was holding a captive from a conquered kingdom who was on the verge of death. Only then did I learn that the body she had kept from me for five years had long since been given to Song Qing.
She thought I would be jealous and fight for her favor.
Instead, I bowed deeply, my voice resolute:
"Then I wish Your Majesty happiness with your beloved, and a bond that lasts forever."
"As for saving your life, let the position of general be my reward!"
The Empress glared at me with bloodshot eyes. She had forgotten:
I was the one who had raised her to this lofty position.
Now I was going to take it all back!
