In her past life, she gave her heart to the wrong man, helping him seize power, only to be discarded in the end.
In this life, she smiles brightly and sets out once more on the road to a political marriage, but her sights are no longer set on that cold prince. Now she’s aiming for Xia Jingyan, the imperial emperor who surveys the world from his dragon throne.
“Your Majesty, let’s make a deal.”
She drops her disguise before him, wagering her extraordinary talents and knowledge of what’s to come.
“I’ll help you put the court in order. In return, you’ll give Susha peace and give me a place at your side, as your equal.”
He first sees her as a piece on the board, then comes to regard her as a kindred spirit, and finally falls deeply in love with her.
He makes an exception for her, grants her the phoenix seal, and defies all opposition to bring her out of the position of his younger brother’s wife and under his own protection.
When Susha is in danger, she dons armor, takes up arms, and goes to the battlefield herself, revealing a peerless strategic mind.
The whole court is stunned. Her former husband kneels in regret and begs her, but she holds the phoenix seal and looks down on them all.
“Today, I, the queen, divorce my husband!”
She returns to her homeland and is crowned empress. Together, they forge an alliance and face the crisis sweeping across the continent.
At last, he takes her hand and offers her a realm stretching thousands of miles.
“I invite you to rule this beautiful land with me.”
She smiles radiantly and places her hand in his.
“Agreed. But what I want is to stand beside Your Majesty and rule the world, not hide behind you.”
[Reading Guide]
· 1v1, both leads’ first love, happy ending, dual-emperor setup, and an intensely romantic partnership of equals.
· Focuses on the heroine’s growth into an empress and a powerful alliance between two equals. She rises from a pawn to a player.
· Satisfying face-slapping and high-stakes drama throughout, with equal emphasis on political intrigue and romance
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Meng Yancheng's Heartbeat: His Love Is Only for Qu Xiaoxiao
Zexian: The Mad Prince’s Prisoner
There's a Woman in Mr. Meng's Collection Room
