[Both leads reborn + transmigration + strong heroine + ancient political intrigue + palace and household power struggles + punishing scumbags + face-slapping + formidable leads + mutual salvation + love and hate + doted on by all + calculating]
In her previous life, Ruan Mingtang, the only daughter of the Prince of Dingbei, trusted Pei Zhaolin and watched helplessly as her father died, his military power was seized, and her entire family was wiped out.
When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the time before her betrothal was decreed. Her former husband had also returned with his memories, ready to repeat the old scheme and swallow up the Prince of Dingbei’s household once more.
Ruan Mingtang tore up the marriage contract on the spot, went straight to the palace, and pressed a dagger against the heart of Helian Jin, the poisoned tyrant.
“Your Majesty, protect the Ruan family for me, and I’ll help you reclaim imperial power.”
Helian Jin, whom the court full of ministers had been hoping would die ever since he transmigrated, laughed.
“Deal. But my beloved consort certainly has a lot of rules for scolding people.”
She protects her father, seizes the military tally, and cuts down traitors, overturning Pei Zhaolin’s carefully laid assassination plot in open court.
He feigns madness and foolishness, washes out hidden strongholds in blood, and uproots the White Deer Society, which lurks behind the respectable clans.
Later, blood stains the palace gates, and rebels besiege the city.
Ruan Mingtang leads the Dingbei Army into the Golden Hall, while Helian Jin stands at her side with sword in hand.
The once easily manipulated consort and the tyrant stand shoulder to shoulder, looking down upon the court. Outside the hall, tens of thousands of soldiers bow their heads, and the White Deer banners turn to ash in the flames.
