In the final bloody battle before the Li Kingdom was unified, the Wen family became the stepping stone to Long Yan's ascension to the throne. Every member of the family, young and old, died.
Wen Zhaole, eldest daughter of the Wen family, had been childhood friends with Long Yan, and the two had fallen in love. In the end, she too died with hatred in her heart, by Long Yan's sword.
Three years later, Wen Zhaole awakens in the Cold Palace, having forgotten all the memories of her past life. All she remembers is that the man she loves is called Long Yan.
Rumor has it that the current emperor is cruel and debauched. Though he has three thousand beauties in his harem, he is still unsatisfied. Defying all opposition from his ministers, he uses the resources of the entire nation to search for extraordinary women to fill his harem.
Wen Zhaole can't understand how she could have fallen for such a foolish, incompetent tyrant.
Until one day, the tyrant deigns to knock on the Cold Palace's door.
"I... may I come in and sit for a while?" The tyrant looks a little nervous.
Wen Zhaole finds the timid tyrant before her rather off-putting. "Please."
Later, the Cold Palace's doors open, and the powerful nobles and high officials of the capital flock to it until its threshold is worn down.
Theme: Harmony is the way to live, harmony brings prosperity, and harmony is the way to govern.
