They say that whoever wins the daughter of the Ming family wins the realm.
Ming Chaoyun was born under the sign of the phoenix. In her previous life, she poured all her family's strength into putting this man on the throne, never imagining that once he had secured his reign, he would waste no time destroying the Ming family.
He drugged her so he could make way for Ming Rou'er. She had already sensed what was coming and secretly sent her family away.
When she opens her eyes, she has returned to a time before any of it happened. This time, all she has to do is stay away from that scumbag and break off their engagement.
The late emperor arranged their marriage, so ending it won't be easy. She tries everything she can to make him back down.
Yet all the while, it seems a powerful hand is pushing them forward from behind the scenes.
Then she discovers a startling secret: she can hear his thoughts.
"Yun'er, I love you. Don't leave."
"Yun'er is so beautiful."
"She's my wife. This is wonderful."
"Yun'er, are you trying to seduce me again?"
Ming Chaoyun, who had only stood up to catch her breath: "..."
Later, she realizes there may have been a misunderstanding in her previous life...