Mu Mu was the top strategist in the Grand Princess's service. To repay her for recognizing her talent, Mu Mu gave everything she had to help her ascend to the throne.
She also became the first female commander since the founding of the Great Jing Dynasty, and gained power that others could only envy.
At the same time, she became a lackey of the empress in the eyes of the old officials, a treacherous villain who persecuted loyal and worthy ministers.
But she didn't care. It was never easy for a woman to secure the throne, so she would clear away every obstacle in the empress's path.
Then one day, the youngest son of her political rival, Minister Song, suddenly began treating her differently. He was gentle with her and even warned her to beware of treacherous people.
Mu Mu found it laughable. She was the treacherous one, and besides, she was now The Outcast, second only to one and above everyone else. Who was there for her to fear?
But only she knew that Song Jin'an was about to see right through her.
To reach her position, she had walked many thorny paths and done many things others wouldn't dare.
Everyone feared her, but deep down, she still felt afraid and inferior.
"I came from the mire. How dare I take your hand, young master?"
She was afraid this was nothing but a fleeting dream, a joy that would soon fade.
Later, all she wanted was to reach for the splendor of spring, though she was no more than an ephemeral mayfly.
Little Theater:
Song Jin'an: Mu Mu~
Mu Mu: Don't call me by my full name! It isn't intimidating at all!
Song Jin'an: But I'm only calling you by your name~
Mu Mu: Fine, fine! Call me whatever you like! (She begged for this herself. What could he do but indulge her?! )
Note: 2023.8.23
Theme: In troubled times, compose a splendid chapter.
