The Last Emperor's Powerful Minister

When Ruan Yue was still Ruan Yueqin, she had a vague crush on someone, but it soon became a memory she could never revisit.

Guided by Emperor Xuanhe, she grows step by step, executes corrupt officials, saves disaster victims, and tests poison on herself. She offers her sincere loyalty to the emperor and forges herself into a finely honed blade.

Later, one person leaves her a final imperial decree, and another loses his composure in alarm, but she never gets to find out about either.

She sinks beneath the water, leaving behind a spark that will set the world ablaze for generations to come.

Shangguan Jinsu, dressed in white as pure as snow, chooses a seat at the far end of the table, directly opposite Ruan Yue.

After watching her down a few cups, the corners of her eyes turning red, an inexplicable heat stirs in his heart.

He sits for a while, then rises and leaves the private room.

Once Shangguan Jinsu is gone, the noble young men who had been holding back visibly relax, and the atmosphere soon turns lively.

“Just drinking is boring. How about a drinking game?”

“Sounds good! I'll start...”

As the wine takes effect, someone flatters her. “Our Right Chancellor is truly the most elegant person in the dynasty, though that face is just a little less handsome than the young marquis's.”

“It's only the young marquis. He's a Court of State Ceremonial official. He still has to bow when he sees me.” With him gone, Ruan Yue lets her mouth run.

Right then, a gentle greeting comes from behind her. “Lord Ruan, would you like another dish?”

Ruan Yue shudders all over. She doesn't dare turn around, her face burning red. “No, no, that's enough.”

In a daze, she hears a very faint stifled laugh.