One-sentence summary: A game of chess meant to topple the world, with everyone playing the part of a pawn.
Double-agent heroine vs. childhood sweetheart from her homeland vs. ambitious prince from an enemy nation vs. villainous mentor
[Childhood Sweethearts] [Betrayal] [Revenge] [Vengeance on the World] [Strong Female Lead] [Political Intrigue]
Seven years ago, on the day she was to be married, Xia Chaoge was made Princess Zhaohe by an imperial edict from the ruler of Xiliang. She was sent far away to Beicang as a hostage bride.
Seven years later, after Xiliang lost a war, it sent another prince as a hostage. That hostage was Prince Yi, Ning Xihe, the very man who had abandoned Xia Chaoge.
