In the grand halls of the ancient imperial palace, beauty is a weapon-and innocence can be the deadliest disguise. Li Xueying was once betrayed, burned, and left for dead by the sister she trusted most. Reborn with a heart ablaze for revenge, she returns not just to survive but to claim everything that was taken from her-her family's honor, the emperor's heart, and the throne itself. To the world, she is an elegant flower veiled in grace, a picture of innocence and charm. But beneath the imperial veil lies a woman of fierce intelligence, seductive allure, and unyielding resolve. With every calculated smile and whispered secret, she entangles the emperor and his younger brother in a dangerous dance of passion and power. Amidst jealous rivals, treacherous harem women, and palace conspiracies, Xueying's greatest weapon is her mind-and a trusted maid who sees beyond the veil. As the emperor's desire turns possessive and the stakes rise with a miraculous pregnancy, her quest for the throne will ignite flames that burn brighter than ever. Will Li Xueying seize the crown and her destiny as Empress? Or will the shadows of the past consume her once again?

In the previous life, Cheng Yian was betrothed to Lu Xusheng, the son of Duke Lu. After marriage, the couple became estranged and indifferent, and they looked harmonious but were actually apart. After just one year, Cheng Yian was plotted against and forced to divorce and remarry her childhood sweetheart. Unfortunately, after five years of childlessness, her mother-in-law gradually became unhappy, her husband gradually became distant, her sister-in-law interfered in everything, and she was also oppressed by a powerful sister-in-law. Cheng Yian had a hard life. In a blink of an eye, Cheng Yian returned to the night of her wedding with Lu Xusheng. Thinking back to Lu Xusheng, although he was cold, he was powerful, had noble character, and had no bad habits. Compared to going to the Fan family to suffer, it was better to be a leisurely Duke's wife. Cheng Yian decided to avoid the calculations of the treacherous people and live a good life with Lu Xusheng.

When the famous General Wei returned after more than ten years of victorious campaigns, The Emperor granted him the privilege of choosing a husband for his only daughter, Yuren, from among the eleven princes. However... Selecting a prince was not the issue; the real challenge lay in finding one willing to marry his stubborn, ill-mannered daughter, who behaved more like a warrior ready for battle than a royal bride. Status: Completed