The Beauty of the Nation: Cast Aside, I Rule the Tang Dynasty Alone

He Weifang, a merchant's daughter, relies on her extraordinary talent for cultivating peonies to stay true to herself and pursue independence through adversity. Jiang Changyang, a trusted aide to the emperor, has great ambitions and shows a strong sense of responsibility both at court and in love. Her former husband, Liu Chang, is morally corrupt, stirring up trouble with his greed and hypocrisy. Li Youzhen embodies the grace and elegance of a Tang Dynasty woman, adding a touch of antiquity to the story. Madam Bai is trapped by feudal ethics, filled with helpless sorrow. The evil schemes of the Dark Nether Cult bind everyone's fates together. A gloomy old castle hides dark secrets, and a black crystal ball controls the undead guards. He Weifang and Jiang Changyang barely escape with their lives. But this is only the beginning. The capital may seem as prosperous as ever, but undercurrents are churning beneath the surface. He Weifang's peony garden is mysteriously attacked, and her precious flowers are destroyed. A mysterious piece of fabric found at the scene points to the Dark Nether Cult's sinister plans. Meanwhile, the emperor suddenly falls gravely ill, and the imperial physicians are helpless. The palace teeters on the brink of crisis. Jiang Changyang and He Weifang act quickly, investigating from all sides until they discover the Dark Nether Cult is secretly preparing a mysterious shipment in the south. A crisis threatening the capital's very survival is quietly approaching. They track the shipment to a southern port, only to encounter ambush after ambush. After a fierce battle, they uncover powerful gunpowder and bizarre mechanical devices. But when they return to the capital with the evidence, they find that the situation has spiraled out of control. Court officials are fighting over power and profit, the empress dowager refuses to receive anyone, and a series of explosions has plunged the capital into panic. Then a mysterious figure appears and delivers a shocking prophecy. The Dark Nether Cult's true purpose remains hidden behind layers of mist.