There Is a Bridge West of the Mountain, and a Branch on the Tree

She was the least favored daughter in the prime minister's household, someone everyone could bully!

He was the revered king of the Li Kingdom, with power over all under heaven! They had been childhood sweethearts who understood each other completely, but a sudden imperial decree forcing them to marry turned her into an informant he guarded against at every turn.

As poppies bloomed and a string of murders unfolded in secret, she was framed and thrown into prison. Facing an execution, she endured in the hope that he would come to her rescue just once.

In the Li Kingdom, where imperial power reigned supreme and schemes lurked everywhere, she kept her talents hidden, hoping only to find a peaceful place to call home.

But her wish was never granted. Step by step, she walked into a game others had designed for her, and nearly lost her life.

Three years later, reborn from the ashes, watch her strike back against all odds and overturn the entire court...