In her past life, she managed the inner household for Jing Zhiming, bore his children, and stood by him as he rose from nothing to hold immense power in court.... more>>

Yet in the end, he favored his concubine over his wife, her son sided with the concubine, and she died in misery during a cold winter.

Given a second chance, she was determined never to sink into that pit again—even if it meant turning to his sworn enemy.

Who would’ve thought that this would drive him mad? He refused to let go, even offering up his monumental achievements in exchange for a marriage decree—just to keep her bound to him. <<less