In the Great Jing Dynasty, the Shen family is framed and condemned en masse. Their legitimate daughter, Shen Zhiwei, is reduced to a prisoner and sent to the powerful, violent Prince Regent Xiao Jue’s residence to care for him while he is ill. Everyone expects her to meet a grisly end there, but her unyielding spirit and perceptive mind help her find her footing in the cold, unforgiving household. She eases his pain, soothes his temper, and enters the heart he has kept frozen for years. In return, he crushes his enemies and tears down those who wronged her, using his supreme power to keep her safe. What begins as forceful possession becomes wholehearted devotion reserved for her alone. From a lowly maid to the Prince Regent’s consort, Shen Zhiwei clears her family’s name and turns the tables against all odds. Xiao Jue, in turn, lowers his defenses for her and finds warmth. Together, they quell turmoil at court and create a glorious tale of a realm under their sway and one woman cherished above all others.
