After Entering the Palace for My Sister, the Noble Consort Seduces the Emperor to Ascend
Liu Yuetang was abandoned in the countryside by her legitimate mother at birth. In the year of her coming-of-age, her legitimate elder sister gave up on entering the palace because of a dream, stole her destined marriage, and spent a night with her fiancé.
Liu Yuetang seized the opportunity, deciding to enter the palace to forge a bright path for herself.
After entering the palace, she bided her time, learning the arts of the bedchamber. Through feigned aloofness, coquettish charm, and skillful acting, she used every trick to secure a place in the emperor's heart, becoming the object of his blatant favoritism.
From a low-ranking Imperial Woman to one of the Four Consorts, Liu Yuetang only took two years to traverse this path.
Everyone said that although she was beautiful, she was deeply cunning and would stop at nothing to rise in power. Only Liu Yuetang herself knew how precarious her journey had been. If she had shown even a hint of softness, it would never have been her who reached such a high position. From beginning to end, what she sought was never love and affection, but the emperor's favor and immense wealth and glory.
Xiao Heng grew up in the treacherous depths of the imperial palace. From the moment he ascended to the throne, he knew he could not harbor emotions or have any weaknesses. Thus, even when the naturally enchanting Liu Yuetang appeared, he only granted her favor and power, never offering a shred of genuine affection. Yet, one day, upon seeing the woman trapped in a sea of fire, he frantically rushed in...
Theme: Loving oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. Tags: Extreme Push and Pull between Male and Female, Clear-headed Protagonist, Palace Intrigue Novel, Traditional Palace Intrigue, Male Lead is Not Chaste.