The Tsundere Consort Captivates the Emperor's Heart

Everyone wants a love that belongs to them alone, but in ancient times, that was a pipe dream, especially when your beloved is the emperor.

How did the scheming women famous in history come to be? How did the emperor she adored give his heart to another? In the end, was it love or not?

A dancer down on her luck is rejected at an audition, then experiences an unexpected romance. The man who woos her is none other than the creator of the Kaiyuan Golden Age. Though his harem is filled with three thousand beauties, she remains his sole favorite for half her life. A lifetime of devotion earns her only a fleeting glance. Perhaps one day, we may meet again beneath the cherry trees after the spring rain. Original title: The Graceful Shadow of a Lightly Dancing Rainbow Skirt.