[Boys' love / two strong leads / a touch of political intrigue / ensemble cast / multiple couples / both leads are devoted to each other / happy ending]
They began as:
[Outspoken, radiant noblewoman × twisted, restrained, insecure castoff]
After reuniting years later, they became:
[Bewitching consort who throws the palace into chaos × bloodthirsty tyrant]
Truth and lies, purity and corruption: Zeng Shen's mother was accused of murder. How can this injustice ever be righted?
In the twentieth year of the Qihe era, she said to him, “I am your humble subject, Ji Yuan. My name comes from the line ‘The kite soars through the apricot blossoms into the blue clouds.’ I pay my respects, Your Highness.”
In the third year of the Xuxu era, she said to him, “I am your humble subject, Ji Yuan. My name comes from the line ‘The kite borrows the wind’s strength, like a child drawing a fortune stick.’ I bow before you, Your Majesty, ”
The twenty-fourth year of the Qihe era.
In late spring, Ji Yuan, daughter of the prime minister, and the man she loved confessed their feelings to each other.
As misfortune struck, she headed south to her hometown, and he saw her off with tears in his eyes, breaking a willow branch to bid her farewell.
They agreed that when she returned to the capital the following spring, he would ask her family for her hand in marriage.
But one mishap after another kept her tied up with family affairs, while he was constrained by the court.
Three years passed in a flash. The new emperor, Qiguan Yun, summoned Ji Yuan to the palace, made her his consort, and bestowed the title Yuan upon her.
Rumor had it that this emperor had murdered his parents, slaughtered his siblings, forged the imperial edict, and killed without mercy. He thirsted for blood and was a monster through and through!
Terrified, Ji Yuan did everything she could to avoid Qiguan Yun, so the two kept out of each other’s way...
Later, when Ji Yuan was poisoned and beyond saving, she fell into a coma. Qiguan Yun actually took his own life beside her bed!
