The Princess Smiles, and the Tyrant Bends at the Waist

In her previous life, Lu Mingtang let love blind her and met a grisly end, torn apart by five horses. Given a second chance, she cuts off all ties to love and vows to rise to the pinnacle of power, making the whole world kneel at her feet and bow to her. She leads armies into battle, executes corrupt ministers, eliminates the empress dowager, and is named Princess Chaohua. The throne is now only one step away. But then the mad young emperor sets his sights on her. The puppy-like, lovesick tyrant is brutal and cares nothing for the empire, only for his beloved. Holding the imperial seal, he traps her between himself and the dragon throne, his gaze crimson and his presence dangerous. “Marry me, Sister. The realm and I will both be in the palm of your hand.”