I'm No Femme Fatale

"Please, let me go. We... were never meant to walk the same path." Her face was full of pleading. But he replied harshly, "Ye Anran, you will never leave Prince Rui'an's manor in this lifetime. Remember, even if you die, your tombstone will bear the words 'Princess Consort Rui'an.'" She closed her eyes in despair, a tear of humiliation falling from them... Much later, when they faced off once more at the peak of their power, their positions had changed completely. Wearing a golden crown adorned with nine phoenixes, she smiled seductively down at him. "Your Highness, it's been a while." His face darkened and his fists clenched, but he had no choice but to bow and greet her in a low voice. "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."