The Evil Emperor's Domineering Priestess

Out of nowhere, a great fire engulfed her, only for heavenly rain to fall from above. By sheer chance, she became the female high priest of Chi Kingdom, and from then on was caught up in palace intrigue. War spread across the Nine Provinces, and she bloomed alluringly amid the flames of battle. The feudal lords fought over her, and with her, the land was finally united in peace. Her life was destined to be tumultuous and full of dramatic twists. Without meaning to, she became the queen of the grasslands, a woman who made heroes bow before her! His domineering ways and his gentleness gradually stole her heart! But all she wanted was a promise that they would be the only ones for each other for their entire lives. Could he give her that? She wanted to escape, to disappear, but he never let go! Little by little, she lost her way... How could the knot of fate between them ever be untangled? Excerpt One: He said, "If you are an orchid blooming in a secluded valley, I will be the bamboo that guards you." She replied, "An orchid’s heart is extraordinary. Bamboo may not be able to protect it." He declared angrily, "Even if I’m shattered to pieces, I’ll protect you for your whole life!" She smiled, a faint sadness in her eyes... Excerpt Two: Tuoba Hao, emperor of Chi Kingdom: "For you, I’d give up my throne." Mo Zhe, chanyu of Xia Kingdom: "For you, I’d gladly brave fire and water!" Yi Luo, crown prince of Liang Kingdom: "For you, I’d do anything!" Excerpt Three: His tall figure blocked her path. Pale moonlight spilled over his long robe, edged in silver, like the graceful branches of a plum tree. "Do you really have to leave?" His voice was slightly hoarse, as though he were utterly exhausted. Has he been staying up all night again? She felt a pang of concern, but quickly pushed it down. She lifted her eyes to his and gazed at him for a long time. "Yes. I have to leave!" She summoned her courage to say it, then lowered her head. His voice, a little nasal, came from beside her. "Since you’ve made up your mind, I... will grant your wish." He seemed to have made a difficult decision, and his voice held a note of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. A faint sadness suddenly welled up inside her. Shouldn’t he have tried to stop her? Or was she still reluctant to leave him?