The Poison Queen Reborn to Rule the World

Xie Shuhuang woke amid searing heat. The scene from before she lost consciousness replayed in her mind: her husband's secondary consort, Xiao Meier, had barged into her courtyard wearing the empress's phoenix robe, accompanied by a group of palace attendants. Xiao Meier said smugly, "Sister, His Highness is ascending the throne today. You... can step aside now that your work is done."

Xie Shuhuang looked up at Xiao Meier. "Sister, what do you mean?"

"What do I mean? Sister..."

"Sister, I have come on His Majesty's orders to send you on your way. Will you go willingly, or should I have the palace attendants..."

"I knew he didn't love me. I thought he at least had some affection for me. I gave everything the Xie family had to help him take the throne, and this is what I get in return..."

"Sister, hurry up and go!

Xie Shuhuang stared at Xiao Meier in disbelief. "You're lying!"

"Sister, your father and brothers are capable, and the Xie family is an illustrious clan. Do you think His Majesty would tolerate that?" Xiao Meier sneered. "Guards, send the Fourth Prince's Consort, Lady Xie, on her way."

Several eunuchs rushed forward, seized Xie Shuhuang, and forced poisoned wine down her throat.

As the poison reached her stomach, a cramping pain seized her abdomen. She collapsed onto the chaise longue. In a daze, she heard someone say, "Your Majesty, His Majesty sent this servant to ask whether you have finished handling things here. He is returning to the palace to receive the officials' homage."

The matron left a few eunuchs behind. They poured lamp oil around the room, lit a fire starter, and tossed it onto the oil.

"Father, Mother, Brother, I was wrong. I failed to see people for who they were and brought disaster upon you and the Xie family." Xie Shuhuang murmured through bloodied lips. "Mu Yunchen, I curse you to lose your family and die a miserable death. If I am ever reborn, I will hack you to pieces..."