A Stunning Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heart in a Chaotic Age

I am Shen Zhiyi, a hellish demon reborn.

In my past life, my cousin stole my husband and took my life. As she watched me die, she smiled and said, “Cousin, you were in our way.”

In this life, I have returned with a hatred that could drown the heavens, sworn to drink my enemies’ blood and devour their flesh!

An imperial selection? I’ll enter under the name of an auspicious omen and dazzle the emperor with a single glimpse, throwing his heart into disarray!

My family cast me aside? I’ll settle the treasury’s hopeless accounts, earn a reward before the throne, rise to Minister, and command the entire court!

They say women are naturally weak. I’ll prove them wrong and take the world as my game board.

I’ll battle my cousin, kill princes, behead corrupt ministers, and pacify the Northern Di!

All those who once bullied, humiliated, or betrayed me will tremble beneath my feet!

Until the cold-blooded tyrant pins me against the imperial throne, eyes red as he asks, “I’ll give you my entire empire. When will you give me your heart?”

I touch his chest and smile seductively. “Your Majesty, let me use your sharpest blade to kill every last one of my enemies... Then we can talk about romance, all right?”