In her previous life, Chu Xi was brainwashed by her family: her older and younger brothers were boys, born to enjoy the good life. She was a girl, so it was only right for her to suffer more. If she put her brothers first, they could support her in the future.
She believed them and worked herself to the bone, earning enough to support the whole family alone.
Later, she sold herself into slavery, but her mother took the money and split it among her brothers.
They married, had children, built houses, and acquired property, living comfortable, successful lives.
Chu Xi was tortured as a plaything by the powerful, trapped in a living hell. She begged her family to save her,
but her brothers told her, "If it's for the money, just endure it for now. Someday, you can rely on your family."
She believed them again, and after a lifetime of hardship, she dragged her broken body back to them for help.
But by then, not one of them was willing to take her in. They watched coldly as she died in a snowy night, relieved to be rid of the burden...
Reborn, Chu Xi kicked her hypocritical family to the curb. Whether they starved or died had nothing to do with her.
Since this world favored men so much, she would fight to attach herself to the most powerful man she could find!
The heir Ye Wangchen was cold and proud, but kind at heart. He was someone she could rely on.
In this life, Chu Xi would love only herself. She would use Ye Wangchen's power and influence to win the greatest benefits for herself.
In this patriarchal society, where men ruled over women, she would forge a brilliant future of her own.
Later, Ye Wangchen ascended the throne, and the position of empress remained vacant. The powerful clans competed to send their daughters to him,
but he defied all opposition and presented the throne of empress to Chu Xi with both hands:
"The only one who can be my empress is the person I love most."
Chu Xi thought to herself: "Love? Now that I have power and status, I should learn how to be loved and how to love someone."
