It was a time where demons roamed the earth and chaos reigned. The story took place in Luoyang, the legendary capital of the times. During the night, one could find people holding on to their food with dear lives as they faced off against stray dogs, people with weapons in hand vowing to fight against Fate to their very last breath. There was bloodshed everywhere as some died meaningless deaths, while the strong tyrannized the weak and the truth was frequently hidden. Some of the citizens had completely lost their mind, while some died on their travels. Most importantly, the words of a certain youth caused much panic in the human world. It was a time of little warmth as nights in the capital were frequently accompanied by gusts of wind and rain, and it would be covered with snow during winter. Such were the days…
She was an inconspicuous maidservant, who, in order to cure her gravely ill mother, stood in for her mistress to consummate her marriage with the Regent King. Little did she expect her mistress to break her promise, failing not only to cure her mother but also using her mother as a pawn for control. Concerned for her mother’s safety, she acquiesced and endured at every turn, gradually pushed to the brink. After awakening to the truth, she no longer held back, vowing to firmly tread upon all those who had mistreated and humiliated her. She took the initiative to approach the Regent King and, unintentionally, earned his favor, leading to a life without shame. Just as everyone expected her to be forsaken, the Regent King held two children in his arms, pitifully subjected to her scolding. Once she had voiced her grievances, the Regent King unexpectedly picked her up and said, “I am both physically and emotionally wounded, and I need compensation.” Is this… still the Regent King who is known for his ruthless ways?
