The Phoenix Hides, Then Soars to Heaven

Years ago, Empress Chu Qingmo was framed, and the Crown Prince was killed. She faked her death and escaped through a fire in the Cold Palace. After ten years in hiding, she assumed the name “Mr. Qing” and built the Hidden Current Merchant Guild, which controls the economic lifelines of the continent. When she returns as the richest person in an enemy nation, her old enemies have all become pawns in her hands. She wages economic warfare and intelligence games, advancing her revenge one careful step at a time. Then the truth comes to light: the Crown Prince's death was part of a conspiracy that threatens the very foundations of the nation. She has no choice but to join forces once more with her former husband, the emperor. Between old feelings and the fate of the realm, she makes the final move. [Preview of the Extra Stories]

Their story doesn't end beyond the palace walls.

Over a cup of clear tea and half a book of leisurely reading, they journey through the misty rain of Jiangnan. Along winding mountain roads, they share countless amusing moments and watch the solitary smoke rise over the desert.

The extra story, “The Simple Pleasures of Life,” is updated regularly. Join Xiao Jingxuan and Chu Qingmo as they set aside their burdens and discover a vast world and everyday tenderness that belong to them alone.

The main story has a happy ending, and the extras add a little sweetness. See you on the road ahead.