In the powerful empire of Sai, which reigns supreme over the continent, there lived a woman of unmatched beauty—Li Kouran. Feared both within and beyond the borders as a ruthless empress known for lines like, "Behead that man." Kouran ruled with iron will and elegance alike. One day, upon the advice of her ministers, she decides to take a husband. Her chosen partner? Wang Ryuen, the fifth prince of Shu, a vassal state. “Let me be clear—very few men are worthy of becoming my husband.” “I will never bow to you of my own free will.” What seemed like a perfect match between a beautiful empress and a handsome prince quickly becomes a fiery clash of wills. What secret does Ryuen carry? What lies hidden within the inner palace? And what fate awaits the feared yet fated empress, Kouran? A dazzling, high-stakes romance set in a majestic Eastern empire—full of political intrigue, sharp tongues, and hidden truths!
