In her past life, she was the honored Yongning Imperial Princess, but she was betrayed by the powerful minister Gao Zhan and her half-sister. Her country fell and her family was destroyed. Given poisoned wine, she died with hatred in her heart. The extraordinary power at her fingertips, which could heal or poison, had been unable to protect her homeland.
Reborn, she becomes Shen Jinghong, the legitimate daughter of the Jing'an Marquis household, bullied by everyone. All innocence has vanished from her eyes, leaving only a bone-deep hatred. Her power awakens, making her a master of both medicine and poison. She tears into her half-sister, kicks the wicked servants aside, and carefully plots each step as she reclaims her secret identity as the master of the Shadow Pavilion. She vows to make every enemy pay for their blood debts!
But on her path to revenge, she unexpectedly encounters Xiao Che, the hostage prince rumored to be frail and sickly, patiently biding his time. His eyes are cold, yet whenever she is in danger, he silently protects her. He is deeply calculating and has been plotting for a long time, but he cannot hide the affection in his eyes.
“Jinghong, I'll help you avenge your enemies, and I'll protect you.”
She gives him a cold, distant smile. “Your Highness, we're only using each other.”
But later, the two join forces to bring down corrupt ministers, quell rebellions, and repel the Northern Di. Only then does she realize that all along, this man's schemes have been for her alone. As the truth behind her country's fall is revealed and every secret identity exposed, can they protect each other amid a world of political intrigue and war, and reclaim the realm together?
