The Beloved Daughter of Changmen

“Empress Chen has practiced sorcery in the palace, behaved without virtue, and given herself over to jealousy. This decree is hereby announced to all under heaven: Empress Chen is deposed and confined to Changle Palace for life, never to leave. In consideration of our bond as husband and wife, all provisions at Changle Palace shall continue to be supplied according to the rites due an empress.” A Jiao sat dazed in the lotus pavilion. She had been deposed for months, and Che’er had not once come to Changle Palace during that time.

A Jiao felt a sense of release. She did not regret taking that gamble. Even though she knew Chu Fu and Wei Zifu were connected by countless ties, she had still gone ahead, one step at a time.

Che’er was so clever. He and she had lived in this palace since childhood, so how could he not know what the palace thought of sorcery...