[No Male Lead | Female Lead's Growth | Satisfying Revenge]
She is Jiang Yuechu, a concubine-born daughter of the Prime Minister's household, living like dust beneath everyone's feet. But no one knows what bloody vendetta lies behind the words "concubine-born." Her mother died unjustly, and her rightful status as the legitimate daughter was stolen from her.
Living under another's roof and biding her time after losing her standing, she conceals the sharpness in her eyes and swallows every humiliation. Quietly gathering allies and planning each step, she lays the groundwork for revenge amid the treacherous intrigues of the Prime Minister's residence.
She thought that after taking revenge, she would finally break free of her cage. Instead, Jiang Yuechu only became more deeply entangled.
The Crown Prince's deliberate attempts to win her over and the Third Prince's probing schemes draw her into the shifting currents of factional struggle. Everyone wants to use her as a pawn, moving her at will.
But Jiang Yuechu refuses!
She sees through everyone's hypocrisy and greed. She will neither curry favor nor depend on anyone. Turning the factional strife to her advantage, she unleashes turmoil within the household, destroys her enemies' foundations, and brings the injustices and crimes of the past to light, one by one, through her own efforts.
With no male lead to protect her and no romance, only courage and ruthless resolve accompany her on the road ahead.
When her revenge is complete and the political struggle ends, she lets go of her obsession. She has no desire for the splendor of the inner household or the power of the court. At last, her mother's name is cleared, and she gains a lifetime of freedom!
