The blizzards of the northern frontier have never scattered the blood shed twenty years ago.
I am the last princess of Great Zhao, and also the "child" of the Zhou dynasty's imperial throne.
In the eyes of the world, I am a diplomatic offering, waiting to be sold to the highest bidder in a marriage alliance.
Until the night of the palace banquet, when my ally, the Duke Who Guards the State, Shen Yan, knelt before everyone and asked the emperor to marry me, wagering his life's achievements and his entire clan's lives.
He said, "Your Majesty's servant has admired Princess Yongning for a long time."
No one knows that between this "mad" minister and me lies a cold, written contract.
And no one could have predicted that this marriage, which began with lies and schemes, would become the only real thing we had in a world torn by war.
Theme: This story follows the lost princess, burdened with the mission of restoring her kingdom, and a powerful minister driven to desperation as they save one another. Amid political intrigue and the shackles of fate in a time of chaos, it explores how individuals can draw on their resilience to break free from hatred, and how to hold on to one's principles and seek the truth of history in an age ruled by lies. It celebrates sincere affection that transcends blood ties and political loyalties, and the flicker of humanity that never dies in the darkness.
