The Phoenix Empress Reborn: The Imperial Preceptor Dotes on His Wife

Fang Yicheng is the daughter of the Grand Tutor, a refined young lady from a distinguished family. Raised in a scholarly household, she grew into a poised, gracious, and well-mannered woman. Yet her childhood sweetheart, to whom she was already betrothed, fell in love with her half-sister, who had grown up in the countryside. Later, when he ascended the throne, she became empress, only to be overshadowed at every turn by her half-sister, his favored consort. For three years, she dutifully managed the imperial harem, but in the end she was sent to the Cold Palace and died there of illness, while her entire family was executed. When she opened her eyes again, she was back on the day of her coronation. This time, to hell with the rules of a noblewoman’s upbringing. She would use every scheme at her disposal to avenge her past life, then find a chance to leave court with her family and live out their days in peace. And so the empress of the realm sought the help of Imperial Preceptor Gu Shanbai. Gu Shanbai despised the court’s web of intrigue, but to uncover the truth and avenge his master, he had no choice but to plunge into it. Exhausted in body and mind, he fell in love with the lonely, helpless empress. Given another life, he had one more goal: to protect her and keep her safe for the rest of her days.