In her previous life, Shen Jinyan was the brightest jewel in Yanjing. But she trusted the wrong man and devoted the strength of her entire clan to helping the Third Prince ascend the throne. In return, the Shen family was sentenced to death, and she was forced to drink poison in the cold palace.
As she lay dying, Xiao Jue, the crippled, disgraced crown prince she had never given a second glance, came through fire and blood to collect her body and avenge her.
Reborn, she returns with hatred in her heart, swearing to tear away every false mask her enemies wear. She proceeds cautiously, plans for every contingency, and manipulates everyone as if they were in the palm of her hand.
This time, without hesitation, she walks up to the solitary man in the wheelchair, takes his hand, and smiles like a flower in bloom. “Your Highness, I'll help you claim this kingdom. And you'll be mine.”
Xiao Jue lowers his eyes to the little fox who has willingly entered his game. In his gaze lie bottomless darkness and madness.
