The Phoenix Rules the World: My Prince, Come Fight for Me

"Please, let me go. We... were never meant to walk the same path." Her face was full of pleading.

But he replied coldly, "Ye Anran, you will never leave Prince Rui's manor in this lifetime. Remember this: even in death, your gravestone will bear the words 'Princess Consort Rui.'"

She closed her eyes in despair, a tear of humiliation slipping down her cheek...

Much later, when they faced each other again at the height of their power, their identities had changed completely.

Wearing a golden crown adorned with nine phoenixes, she looked down at him and smiled seductively. "My lord, it's been a long time."

His face darkened and his fists clenched, yet he had no choice but to bow and speak softly. "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."