My name is Gu Shizhao, the frail, sickly daughter of the Court of Justice. I am also Chu Xianyue, the orphaned heir of the Crown Prince who should have died ten years ago. My “dear uncle,” Chu Tiankuo, murdered his own brother and usurped the throne, believing he had wiped out every last trace of the bloodline. He was wrong.
After ten years in hiding, I return with the secret arts of Nanjiang and the hidden power of the Yuming Pavilion. Taking the identity of my enemy’s daughter, I enter the heart of the empire in the most unassailable way.
Uncle, can you see it?
The loyal minister you rely on most is the first blade in my restoration of the kingdom.
The imperial consort you have worked so hard to please is my most dangerous ally.
The spirit maiden you regard as an auspicious omen is here to usher you to your grave.
You started this game. But I will decide who wins.
