One cup of poisoned wine let her see through every lie of her past life.
Reborn, Shen Qingci moves carefully at every turn: she takes on her half-sister, kills her enemies, takes control of the imperial harem, and plots to rule the empire.
The man she missed in her past life now offers her the empire as his bride price: “Qingci, I will share my realm with you.”
She smiles. “I never wanted your protection. I want to stand by your side as your equal.”