In her previous life, she did everything she could to help her younger imperial brother eliminate his rivals and clear every obstacle from his path, only to be rewarded with a cup of poisoned wine. When she opens her eyes again, she's back one year in the past.
Everyone says the Grand Princess Who Protects the State changed completely after the late emperor's death. She keeps male favorites, toys with the imperial court, and kills high-ranking officials.
The ministers are at their wits' end, and even the new emperor is so terrified that he cowers behind the Grand Secretary.
“Grand Secretary, you have quite the long reach, interfering in even this princess's family affairs.”
“Your Highness's family affairs are my affairs.”
“Chu Yanbing, how dare you!”
The Grand Secretary lifts his dewy eyes, a hint of anticipation in them. “I beg Your Highness to punish me.”
Mu Huangyue: Grand Secretary, where did your dignity go?!