The Tale of Startled Branches

Shen Jingzhi, a discarded concubine confined to the Cold Palace, is reborn on the day she first entered the imperial palace!

In her previous life, she was the Chancellor's unwanted daughter, sent into the palace in place of her legitimate elder sister. After enduring endless torment, she was finally killed by a cup of poisoned wine from Noble Consort Han.

Reborn with the memories of her previous life, she can recognize poison and see through people's hearts. Though gentle and timid on the outside, she carefully plots her moves, playing the pig to eat the tiger as she stirs up trouble in the harem.

So what if she's trapped in the Cold Palace? She allies with Xiao Yan, a prince who has been deposed and placed under house arrest. Together, they take on the noble consort, stand up to her legitimate elder sister, and uncover secrets buried since the previous dynasty.

Her memories of her previous life will eventually fail her, so she'll rely on her own wits to find a way out!

In this life, she refuses to be at anyone's mercy. She'll be the one pulling the strings, rule the harem, and personally kill every one of her enemies!