To stay alive, Zhao Jin climbed into the bed of her prospective brother-in-law, Zhou Yu, prepared to die.
"Your Highness, you are a paragon among men. I fell for you at first sight..."
With Zhou Yu's backing, Zhao Jin reclaimed everything that had once belonged to her.
Her stepmother died, her stepsister went mad, and her injured younger brother returned home, fully recovered.
Only the wretched emperor was beyond her reach, so she simply gave up on him.
When she judged the time was right, she laid a stack of gold and silver banknotes in front of Zhou Yu.
"Your Highness, our deal is over. This is your compensation."
"I've made you climb through my window all these years. You must be exhausted."
"From now on, we go our separate ways."
Zhao Jin patted her belly, packed her things, and slipped away. A few years of getting everything for free, plus a child with exceptional aptitude. Worth it!
Months later, Zhou Yu cornered the pregnant Zhao Jin against a wall. His eyes bloodshot, he whispered hoarsely, "Come back with me. I'll overturn the empire to avenge you."
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