Gu Zhiwei was virtuous and gracious, a model empress for twenty years. She stood by Xiao Jianshen through bloody struggles until he secured the throne, and her son became the Crown Prince of Great Zhou. She thought the rest of her life would be peaceful and happy. Then, in a single palace coup, Xiao Jianshen showed no regard for their marriage or his bond with their son. His son was driven to his death by the army sent to suppress the rebellion, and Gu Zhiwei was forced to hang herself in Fengyi Palace...
In a daze, Gu Zhiwei was reborn at the moment she had just given birth to her son.
Looking at Xiao Jianshen holding their child, his face alight with joy, she quietly clenched her hand beneath her sleeve. A cold hatred rose in her eyes.
Xiao Jianshen spoke tenderly: "Zhiwei, you gave me my first son. I will never let you down. I will make you Empress of Great Zhou, and our son its Crown Prince!"
"Hmph!" Gu Zhiwei sneered inwardly. "Your treacherous, shameless devotion isn't worth a thing to me. I only want the empress's throne and the Crown Prince's position for my son. After that, hurry up and die..."
"Zhiwei..." Xiao Jianshen's voice interrupted her thoughts.
Gu Zhiwei looked up at him and forced a smile. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xiao Jianshen seemed to notice the cold light in Gu Zhiwei's eyes, but reassured himself: "She must be exhausted after giving birth. That's why she's not as gentle and affectionate as usual."
Gu Zhiwei caught the flicker of surprise in Xiao Jianshen's eyes and sneered to herself. "What's a look like that? I'll make you find out what it means to wish you were dead..."
