Core tags: Rebirth, Shuangwen, Nianxia, Empress, Two Powers, Machiavellianism, Court, Dark Emotions
1. Female protagonist (Shen Qingwu/previous title: Empress Yuan?): (Remains unchanged)
*Previous life: Born in a general, he was smart and tolerant, and was chosen as his successor. However, he was jealous of the emperor and framed by his favorite concubine. His family was destroyed. He was poisoned and killed in the cold palace, and he died with hatred. He had political ambitions but failed to implement them.
* This life: Reborn shortly after he was appointed successor (about 20 years old), he looks graceful and luxurious, but his heart is cold and vengeful. His goals are clear: protect the family, seize power, and kill his enemies. Extremely rational and good at planning, he regards the male protagonist as the most useful chess piece in the early stage. Gradually revealed his political iron fist and ambition. The paranoia towards the male protagonist goes from being exploited and fearful to sinking into an inescapable sinking state.
2. Male protagonist (Xiao Ze/Xin Di):
*Appearance: Young (he ascended the throne at about 17-18 years old), pale and handsome, gentle and submissive in front of the heroine, even a little cowardly (disguise). In the early days of his accession to the throne, he was weak and weak.
* Inside: Extremely intelligent, insightful, tolerant of cruelty, with a natural desire for power and control. He has an extraordinary, already budding obsession and possessiveness towards the heroine. There may be regrets or secret concerns about the death of the heroine in the previous life. In this life, he works step by step, uses the support of women's hands to clear obstacles, and the ultimate goal is to completely lock this bright moon/sharp blade by his side. He has the appearance of weakness and scheming, but is even more paranoid and crazy.
