Parting from You

Qiao Jin couldn't bear the thought of spending her whole life as a servant. So after her mistress was banished to the Cold Palace, she immediately bribed her way into the emperor's quarters, seduced him, and worked tirelessly to win his favor. But it all ended in tragedy. After being reborn, she finally saw the light. Instead of treading on thin ice in the imperial harem every day and scheming for the emperor's fleeting, illusory love, she'd rather save her money and wait to leave the palace. When the emperor went on a campaign, Qiao Jin was granted permission to leave the palace. But just as she reached the gate, the emperor, who should have been a thousand miles away, was blocking the entrance on horseback. His bloodstained hand caressed her cheek, his voice laced with fury. "Where do you think you're going?" Qiao Jin: ...Oh no, I'm done for!