Born a nobleman's daughter, beautiful beyond compare and exceptionally talented, she should have been the envy of all. Yet, by some twist of fate, things never went quite her way.
Her mother was indeed the principal wife, but also a secondary wife, and she had another principal mother. That woman bore her legitimate elder sister, while she herself, though born to a secondary wife, was considered a concubine-born daughter. What secrets lay behind this arrangement?
Her father was indifferent, and her principal mother was shrewd, plotting at every turn until her schemes ultimately led to her mother's death. From then on, her life held only one purpose: revenge. Her elder sister entered the palace as a consort, and she would enter the palace too. From the battles in the inner residence to the intrigues of the imperial palace, they were sisters by blood, yet their relationship was worse than that between enemies. She thought she would live this way forever, seeking revenge for her mother and never living for herself. But then she met someone.
Gentle as jade: it hardly seemed a fitting description for an emperor. They had met by chance before she entered the palace, and he had quietly fallen for her. He treated her differently from everyone else. But her courage and resourcefulness soon made him realize that this was not enough. He did not want to treat her like an ordinary favored consort. He wanted to take her hand and stand with her at the highest seat in the empire, shaping the realm and looking down upon the world.
The sudden warmth frightened her. She realized she no longer thought only of revenge; more and more often, she found herself thinking of their moments together. Having tasted the warmth and coldness of human nature since childhood, she was lowering her guard with someone for the first time. But her elder sister watched them with jealous eyes, and misunderstandings and betrayal came one after another. The truth about what had happened all those years ago was also gradually coming to light...
"I only wish I had never met you."
"From this day on, you and I will fight until one of us is dead."
Theme: Even if you carry hatred in your heart, you should still live well and keep striving every day! Be a sunny, positive young person; most importantly, everyone should study hard and love their country and party!
