In her previous life, Ning Yunzhi was the envy of everyone as the young mistress of the Marquis's household.
It wasn't until just before she was due to give birth that she learned her husband had drugged her and sent her to a stranger's room to produce an heir.
Then her husband turned around and condemned her for her infidelity, killing her with his own hands.
Only as she lay dying did she realize how foolish she'd been to let others deceive her for half her life.
Reborn, Ning Yunzhi resolved to make her enemies pay with their lives.
She feigned humility and planned each step carefully, waiting for her enemies to walk into her trap.
The only variable was the man who should have been far beyond her reach.
The most powerful man in the dynasty, he had ascended the throne on the strength of his military achievements. Rumor had it he was cold, heartless, ruthless, and never went near women.
Yet somehow, after one night of confused passion, he became a shadow she couldn't shake.
He pressed closer at every turn, in public and in private.
In full view of everyone, under the weight of public opinion, it was against all propriety.
Ning Yunzhi couldn't give him an answer, and she didn't dare to.
All she wanted was to see her enemies die a horrible death and win her freedom.
But when Ning Yunzhi had finally avenged herself and had nothing left to worry about, the lofty emperor blocked her inside the gate.
The young emperor's eyes brimmed with laughter as he closed in inch by inch. “This time, where are you planning to run?”
