At the End of Every Journey, There Is Only You

[Two male leads + rekindled romance + domineering emperor’s coercive love + all-capable empress who fiercely dotes on him] Cuo La Ruchi has borne a blood feud since childhood. He has lain low for ten years, waiting to assassinate his enemy’s son, Zhou Wei, the arrogant and dissolute number one wastrel in Great Zhou. But when he holds his blade to Zhou Wei’s throat, he discovers that he is the stupidest piece on the board. His mother’s death hides a shocking conspiracy, and even more fatally, he has fallen for his enemy’s son. There are two things Zhou Wei regrets most in this life. First, he gave his heart to the wrong person, mistaking an undercover assassin for the love of his life. Second, he trusted his imperial brother, only realizing the ruthlessness of the royal family when he was shackled in chains. The darkened Prince Su tears away his wastrel disguise, bathes the imperial throne in blood, and ascends as emperor. His very first decree is to marry the little assassin who deceived him most: “Either put on the phoenix crown and bridal robes and become my empress, or I’ll keep being your husband. You choose!” After the wedding, the entire court is in an uproar: “The empress is a spy from another people! This is a sign our nation will fall!” The new emperor smiles as he places the military seal in the empress’s hand. “Say that again, my dear ministers. Whose nation is falling?”