[Historical Romance, Court Intrigue] [Clear-Eyed Protagonist] [Two Strong Leads] [Sweet Romance and Redemption] [Revenge]
Her entire family is wiped out. The once most dazzling young noblewoman of the Marquis's household becomes a wealthy Jiangnan merchant, then returns to the capital with a vast network of spies!
In this deadly struggle for imperial power, Xie Mingluan advances with careful steps, making herself a piece on the board as she sets her sights on Prince Ning, Pei Yan, the most ruthless and calculating man at court.
She thinks she is using him to kill her enemies, unaware that he recognized her at first sight in the Lanyue Tower.
From mutual wariness to using each other, she stirs up trouble across the realm right under her enemies' noses, swearing to clear her family's name. But when a conspiracy to overthrow the empire comes to light, she is driven to a hopeless situation where she would sooner perish with her enemies than surrender...
The man seated at the pinnacle of imperial power, whom everyone sees as a cold, hidden blade, rides alone through wind and snow. He bends down and offers her the hilt of the deadliest blade, his voice hoarse and unrestrained:
