[Rebirth + palace intrigue + satisfying read + alternate history + original twists]
[The original Qingying is reborn, not “Da Ru”; no tragic abuse of Yanwan]
After Ruyi takes her own life, she becomes a wandering spirit in the Forbidden City. She remains there until Qianlong’s death, when the upheaval in time and space makes her think she’s finally free.
Instead, she arrives in a world that is familiar, yet somehow different.
She watches as a future superstar, “Da Ru,” transmigrates into the past and takes her place, hoping to change her life. But fate sweeps her along, and her attempts only make things worse. Unable to change anything, she fakes her death and returns to the future…
After watching “Da Ru” live the life that should have been hers, Ruyi feels even more sorrowful. The world and the people are different, but the ending is just as bleak.
With imperial power supreme, both their tragedies stem from the emperor, the Son of Heaven. Their mistake was tying their own lives and their families’ honor and disgrace to the emperor…
If she could live again, she wouldn’t ask for the emperor’s true love. She would seek only power and wealth.
She hopes to become Empress Dowager, uphold her family’s glory, keep her children safe, and live out her days with those dear to her.
P.S. This story blends elements of the original novel and TV series, with original twists. It is not based on history.
Ao Cherry Blossom Fiction is rare but beautiful.