Purple energy filled the heavens, and the skies roiled with shifting clouds. A trace of resentment and despair showed in Consort Hua's eyes as she was forced to drink the poisoned wine meant to kill her. Dazed and aching, she sank into darkness. In her final moments, her heart brimmed with hatred and helplessness toward fate. Though the pain was far beyond anything she could have imagined, she still hoped to preserve her dignity.
