The Poisonous Empress's Dilemma

She dreamed of spending her whole life with one person, and only one. But he loved someone else and cherished her above all. Misunderstandings, betrayal, and his cold-hearted rejection left her with nowhere to turn. She changed her appearance and identity, then was reborn from the ashes like a phoenix. From then on, she no longer cared for moonlit nights. She entered the palace with revenge as her sole purpose. She never expected to fall in love with the very man who had once used her. As she sought revenge and he fought for the throne, they faced life and death together, sharing every hardship. When all was settled and they had reached the pinnacle of power, they would gaze out over the vast land and share in the splendor of a flourishing age.