[A clearheaded financial queen who transmigrates vs. a possessive regent who has been reborn]
She is a legendary queen of finance: calm and decisive, with a ruthless touch. But after an unexpected death at work, she transmigrates to ancient times.
He is a regent with power over the entire court, reborn and cold of heart, maneuvering step by step through the game of political intrigue.
When she uses modern financial knowledge to shore up his treasury and raise military funds, he realizes that this woman can do more than balance the books: she can see straight through people's hearts.
She thinks she is merely his adviser, never knowing that from the moment he was reborn, he swore to keep her by his side, even if he had to offer the whole world as her bride price.
“My lord, I deal in profit, not feelings.”
“Excellent. Then I shall trade you the interests of the entire realm for your heart.”
A bargain over money and power gradually turns into a romance between equals.
But when the game is over, will they still be able to stand together and look out over the realm with a smile?
[This is mainly a career-focused story, so there isn't much sweetness!]