With a single imperial edict, Ling Yusheng was forced to enter the palace. She hated the emperor for taking what he wanted by force, and hated even more her childhood sweetheart, Wei Jingzhou, who had once promised her a lifetime together. His cowardly retreat and his choosing another woman became the final straw that broke her. The imperial palace was a living hell: either die or win. She hid the sharpness in her eyes and buried her hatred beneath a sweet smile. From resisting the emperor's advances to plotting every step, she made herself the sharpest blade at the heart of his power. She would not only survive, but make everyone who had wronged her pay.
But after she had taken her revenge, where could she go?
