[Palace intrigue + everyone is wicked + scheming + revenge + self-preservation + satisfying read]
Youran, the daughter of a prime minister, should have had a peaceful life. But the lady of the household killed her closest family and sent her into the palace as a servant, then set her sights on the last scraps of family affection she had left.
All she wanted was to live out her days in peace within the palace, but the imperial consorts were determined to destroy her.
Enough. She would no longer put up with it.
She would protect herself and her family with her own strength.
The only way to survive in the harem was to rely on herself.
He had never cared for the emperor, but after all those days and nights, her heart was not made of stone.
She rose from palace maid to empress.
She went mad, and Youran protected her. Peace reigned throughout the harem, and no one dared complain.
Every day was glorious, but in the end, the two of them would never see each other again...
It's very well written, so cheers up It feels like there is always a touch of sadness hanging over the front. I wonder if it will be sweet later?