The Chu family never imagined that the illegitimate daughter they had always looked down on would rise from a jinx who brought death to her parents, to a high-ranking woman in the imperial harem, then to a princess who entered the court, and finally to a princess consort sent to marry into a neighboring kingdom, and even an empress.
Chu Linfei looked at her adoptive mother, who had been sentenced to die by poisoned wine.
“The position of legal wife should have belonged to my mother. I came back to get justice for her and me.”
Chu Linfei looked at the wretched spy in the imperial prison.
“You think you hid yourself well, but I’m no fool, and neither is His Majesty. Dream on if you think you can destroy the Great Xia dynasty!”
Chu Linfei looked at the contented Shang Gong, who was retiring.
“This subordinate thanks you, Shang Gong, for your guidance. I’ll take your place today and handle affairs within the palace even more diligently from now on.”
Chu Linfei looked at the empress seated on the dragon throne.
“Your Majesty, do whatever you wish. I’ll protect you and see you through it all.”
Chu Linfei looked at her delighted, satisfied uncle.
“Uncle, you were right to support my choice back then. Now that I’ve become a princess, it’s time to repay you.”
Chu Linfei looked at the self-important ministers.
“If you ask me, you gentlemen are the ones with the narrowest vision. Who says women can’t serve at court?”
Chu Linfei looked at the man who had once wanted to use her, but ended up falling for her.
“I’ve done so much for you, Prince, and in the end even gave myself to you. To help our two countries seal their alliance sooner, how about we consummate our marriage now?”
