When Qingyun was fifteen, the late emperor died, leaving a young new ruler and the burden of the entire realm on her shoulders alone.
For three years, she poured her heart and soul into securing the new emperor's throne amid a stormy court.
Prince Duan and Prince Ning both coveted the throne and plotted to assassinate Qingyun.
On her way back to the capital from the imperial mausoleum, Qingyun was attacked. In her panic, she fled into the mountains and fell off a cliff, where she was rescued by Zhao Jingchuan, who had been living in seclusion there.
Zhao Jingchuan was handsome, bold, and unruly. As they spent time together, Qingyun gradually fell for him.
But their peaceful days did not last. With the capital thrown into turmoil, Qingyun had no choice but to leave this haven of peace and return to court as the regent princess.
As Prince Duan and Prince Ning continued to apply pressure, Qingyun had no choice but to send someone with the late emperor's token to summon the Southwestern Army into the city.
A black dragon banner entered the city. Standing atop the walls, Qingyun watched the Southwestern Army's commander, Zhao Mu, sit astride his warhorse with commanding ease, and was overcome with rage.
Could someone tell her why Zhao Mu looked exactly like Zhao Jingchuan?
