I Invent Things in the Cold Palace, and the Emperor Begs Me to Come Out of Retirement

The day I was banished to the Cold Palace, snow fell thickly from the sky. The new emperor, Xiao Jingyan, personally flung the edict deposing me in my face, every word a stab to the heart. My crimes were "jealousy, framing Consort Shu, and being unworthy of my position." Consort Shu, Liu Ruoyan, stood by his side, her face streaked with tears and her frail figure swaying like a willow, but her eyes hid the smugness of someone who had laced her joy with poison.

"Sister, why did you have to go so far? His Majesty has always treated you with deep affection, yet you couldn't even tolerate an innocent younger sister."

I couldn't be bothered to watch her act. For three years, I had helped him secure the court and rallied the old officials, yet for this woman, he trampled every one of my achievements beneath his feet. I calmly accepted the edict, even