"Tears of Frost: The Sorrow Is Not Young" is an ancient style sad and sadistic novel that tells the story of the ups and downs, poignant and touching life of Jiang Wanxi, the daughter of the prime minister of the Chu Dynasty.
Jiang Wanxi entered the palace due to her family's mission, and won the favor of Emperor Chu Yichen with her talent and beauty. She was promoted from Wanguiren to Wanconcubine, and became close friends with Shen Qingyao. However, the noble concubine Xiao Yurong was jealous of her favor and framed her, causing her to be wrongfully sent to the cold palace. In the cold palace, Qingyao and Wanxi supported each other, but Qingyao unfortunately fell ill and passed away, leaving only evidence to prove Wanxi's innocence. Later, the truth came to light, and Wanxi was acquitted of her injustice, but she also encountered family changes and her father was framed and imprisoned.
In order to save her family, Wanxi had no choice but to cooperate with an important minister with evil intentions, and fell into his conspiracy to usurp the throne. At the same time, she was misunderstood by Chu Yichen. When the coup breaks out, Wanxi is injured while protecting Chu Yichen, and eventually dies in the arms of her lover. Although Chu Yichen put down the rebellion, he could only hold on to his endless regret and longing for Wanxi for the rest of his life. Through Wanxi's experience, the novel shows the cruelty of court struggle, the twists and turns of love and the impermanence of fate, and paints an ancient picture full of tragedy.