The Scheming Palace Maid Rises to Power by Keeping Her Fish in Line

Because she was born with a face that could bring kingdoms to ruin, Yu Xi spent her previous life in the palace keeping strictly to her place, yet still met a tragic end: she was poisoned to death. When she got another chance at life, Yu Xi finally understood. Her beauty wasn't a burden. It was a weapon Heaven had given her. The emperor, the third prince, General Lin, Guard Xu, the young lord, Censor Liu, Imperial Physician Chu... These men scolded her to her face for being a flirtatious little temptress, yet secretly hoped to keep her by their side like some pretty ornament. In her previous life, Yu Xi couldn't understand it. She had been so proper, so cautious as to be almost timid. Why did these men still call her such vile things? When she opened her eyes again, she was sixteen and had just entered the palace to serve as a maid to Lady Zhou. Looking at her face in the bronze mirror, still youthful but captivating in every frown and smile, Yu Xi curled her lips in mockery. If these men called her a beauty who brought ruin, wouldn't it be a huge waste not to wreak a little havoc on the empire? So this time, Yu Xi had no intention of hiding away in Chunhe Palace and serving that fool, Lady Zhou. She wanted to use her face to climb a little higher. 2021.11.29 Theme: Self-respect and self-love.