As a princess sent by Great Zhao to marry into Southern Qi, Zhao Jinghe traveled far away to wed Miao Shen'an, the gentle and virtuous Crown Prince.
She thought they would spend their days in peace, treating each other with respect and affection.
But on their wedding night, a false summons shattered everything.
Miao Shen'an died a gruesome death deep within the palace, then was framed as a traitor who had colluded with the enemy. His name was dragged through the mud.
The Third Prince, Miao Huaizhi, who had spent years pretending to be meek and mild, used this to claim the position of heir apparent.
By imperial decree, she was forced to marry the man who had murdered her husband.
As red maple leaves swept across the vermilion palace walls, hatred and inner turmoil intertwined. In the depths of the palace, she fought for her life one step at a time.
