Ji Wanyue became Xiao Zhi’s concubine when she was young. He doted on her, she had his young son by her side, and her brother protected her. For years, she alone held her husband’s heart.
Then she was framed for attempting to assassinate the ruler and seize power, and Xiao Zhi, furious, had her confined.
Three years later, she comes to celebrate her son’s birthday, only to learn that Xiao Zhi is about to marry a principal wife and ascend the throne.
When they meet again, she is a discarded woman, bullied by others, while he rules the world with his new bride at his side.
She has long since abandoned all hope and wishes only to spend the rest of her life far from him. She doesn’t know that a shadow passes through the king’s eyes.
Later, in a military tent, he corners her against the wall. Every word cuts deep, and the desire blazing in his eyes burns hot.
Xiao Zhi lost a little sparrow. He had cherished and pampered her with all his heart, only for her to peck him until he bled.
When they meet again, he binds himself up with his own hands, hoping only that he won’t frighten the timid little sparrow.
