The Phoenix Cries Across the Heavens, and the Poison Queen Turns the World Upside Down

In her previous life, Pei Zhao was the famed tiger daughter of a military family in the capital. At fifteen, she donned armor and took the field to defend her father's borders. With a single thrust of her silver spear, she toppled an enemy chieftain, earning the fearsome reputation of Jade-Faced Asura. Returning in triumph, she fell headlong into the web of affection carefully spun by the Third Prince, Xiao Che.

For him, she surrendered her military power, content to stay in the inner quarters and cook for him.

For him, she exhausted herself devising strategies and offering counsel, helping him clear the way to the throne.

For him, she spent the century-old legacy of the Pei military clan. Her father and brothers died on the battlefield, and her mother's family was wiped out.

And what did she get in return?

After he ascended the throne, he issued a cold decree deposing her: