The Realm in All Its Splendor

(One-on-one romance, maximum pampering, heartbreak that warms the heart, a powerful couple who match each other move for move, and a sweeping tale that captivates its audience.) She was once the legitimate princess of Dongli. Now she is the last surviving heir of the once-mighty Di family, delicate and frail, alone in the world. Confined in the mountains for sixteen years, she has learned to plan ahead and understand all that happens beneath the heavens. She can work the fields and make wine; she can win battles from a thousand miles away, or play dumb when the moment calls for it. An imperial decree would turn her from wife to concubine? Then she'll go down the mountain and find a way to be neither. She'll also clear her name over the fall of the Di family and uncover the truth behind her mother's wrongful death. He is the holy son of Jiuli, born to nobility and surrounded by splendor. He holds sway over both the court and the martial world, and commands the tides of change. He can blend into the bustling streets or indulge in romance; he can manipulate the world or let go and live freely. He says, “Behave yourself, and I'll protect you from every care for the rest of your life.” She says, “Look after your empire. I'll see to my own happiness.” He says, “Di Xuanling, what do you want?” She says, “Nalan Yinye, what you want is what I want too.” Between them stand family vengeance and the fate of the realm. They are evenly matched rivals, kindred spirits who admire each other, and the inescapable destiny of one another's lives. In the end, he gives up his empire, his power, and his wealth, granting her the freedom she wants. He will give her anything she desires, for youth fades and time never returns. At last, he understands that all he wants is to see her smile. What does it matter if he betrays the whole world?