They were twins: the younger sister was a pampered young lady, while the elder could only serve as a maid.
Taking her sister’s place in the palace, she saved the emperor and was adopted as his daughter. Overnight, she became a princess of the highest standing.
Xiao Zhaozhao thought she had finally made it through the hard times, but on the very night she moved into the princess’s residence, she was murdered.
Her sister took her title as princess, moved into her residence with the whole family, accepted the emperor’s rewards and favor in her name, and used her identity to do whatever she pleased.
Xiao Zhaozhao couldn’t understand why.
Heaven took pity on her and gave her a chance to start over.
This time, she would no longer cling to those who were supposedly bound to her by blood.
If they wanted me dead, I’d live just to spite them!
Not only would I live, I’d live well! I’d settle every score and repay every grievance.
Later, Princess Chang’an’s ruthless reputation spread throughout the capital.
Only after leaning close to her mother and asking, “Do you regret it?” did her heart finally return to peace.
But the capital’s glittering splendor was dazzling, and she was no longer the helpless little maid she had once been.
The future emperor, a mysterious imperial preceptor, a hostage prince from a neighboring kingdom…
Knowing full well how ruthless I am, why do all of you keep daring to provoke me?
