A Serene Palace, Deep Within

In my previous life, I was the stupidest empress in the entire palace.

I gave the emperor my whole heart and helped him ascend the throne at the cost of everything my family had, only to be deposed, confined to the Cold Palace, burned alive, and have my entire family executed.

My half-sister stabbed me in the back with her false kindness. The favored consort's schemes cost me my children, while the emperor watched coldly from the sidelines.

Reborn, I won't fall in love, endure humiliation, or play the virtuous empress.

I'll tear apart the hypocrites, crush the poisonous consort, put an end to the emperor's hopes, and protect every member of the Wen family.

The inner palace is treacherous? I'm more ruthless than anyone.

The emperor's favor is fickle? I can be even more heartless.

This time, I won't be a virtuous wife or a pawn. I'll be a madwoman who wields power and takes revenge with blood!