Reborn as a short-lived cannon fodder who won't survive three episodes, with the entire marquis's estate waiting for her to drop dead?
Shen Zhaoyan gives a cold laugh and disguises herself as a man to storm straight into the heart of power!
Awakening a god-tier mind-reading ability, she hears every scheme and plot in the court.
On the surface, she is a gentle and refined young master. Behind the scenes, she keeps stealing her enemies' trump cards, manipulating both the powerful ministers and the Crown Prince's faction with ease.
From turning her fortunes around in the imperial examinations to fighting for the throne in court, she plans every step and tramples her enemies' blood to claim the position of chief minister.
She thought the outcome was settled and she could leave unscathed. Who could have guessed that the ruthless, cunning Sixth Prince had discovered she was a woman long ago!
When the truth behind a shocking massacre is revealed and a million troops lay siege to the capital, the new emperor, Xiao Jingyuan, pins her firmly against the dragon throne, his eyes brimming with restrained madness:
"Lord Shen, I'll offer you the empire as a betrothal gift. Will you take your place as empress?"
