[Romance, court intrigue, revenge, rebirth, second male lead takes the crown]
“I watch you from above as you play your part, silently counting down the days until your death.”
In her previous life, Ji Zhi Que plotted the murder of Song Junwu’s older sister, and Song Junwu wiped out Ji Zhi Que’s entire family.
Ji Zhi Que’s cousin had the talent to govern the realm, but later fell in love with a woman who wanted Ji Zhi Que dead. In the end, he fell ill with grief and died young.
Ji Zhi Que herself was the first female chancellor. She could walk beside the emperor and speak with him as an equal, but in the end she fell victim to the empress dowager’s scheme and lost to the decree that “women cannot hold office.” She could only watch as Song Junwu seized power and usurped the throne, turning the dynasty upside down. The emperor, overcome with grief at Ji Zhi Que’s death, was struck down by Song Junwu beneath the throne.
After being reborn, Ji Zhi Que vows to protect her family and prevent every tragedy. She will serve in court as an official and chancellor, guarding the nation and its people. But before many days have passed, the Song family suddenly arrives at her door to ask for her hand in marriage. And as Ji Zhi Que’s rebirth unfolds, many things are quietly beginning to change...
