Reborn in 19th-century China, Shuyin should be terrified-she's the first daughter of a minister's second wife, trapped in a world of strict etiquette, deadly court politics, and cunning half-siblings. But Shuyin isn't ordinary. A modern-day physician and plastic surgeon from 2015, she's brilliant, resourceful, and armed with the uncanny ability to disguise her face as anyone-even a man. Her genius saves lives, her humor defies the rigid rules of the palace, and her mischief... well, it lands her in trouble more often than she'd like.
Then there's Junshen, the emperor's elder brother-the 1st Prince, cold, mysterious, and untouchable. Tasked with winning his attention, Shuyin discovers that beneath his icy exterior lies a sharp mind that matches her own. Their first encounter-disguises, clever banter, and unexpected sparks-sets the stage for a battle of wits, laughter, and slow-burning attraction.
In a world ruled by appearances, secrecy, and power, one brilliant, modern woman must survive ancient court politics with courage, cunning, and charm... while trying not to fall for the coldest, most fascinating prince she's ever met.
Inspired by the spirit of ancient C-dramas, reimagined with a modern twist.
When fiction becomes fate, even the author has to play by the rules.
Ji Yunqing wakes up as Shen Zhiwei-the lovesick heroine of her own novel and fiancée to the aloof scholar Pei Yan. Determined to escape the tragic fate she once penned, she scrambles to rewrite the story, only to find the plot fighting back. Every change twists the tale further out of her control... and now the man she swore to protect may pay the ultimate price.