You once sat upon the Phoenix Throne. And in that snowy night, you were sent to the Yellow Springs by a cup of poisoned wine. When you open your eyes again, nothing has happened yet. The great fire that will burn in three days has not yet started. The decree deposing you still sits in the Imperial Study. The Changchun Palace remains brightly lit, the Empress seated at the center of the inner court—and everyone still believes you are the same neglected consort they can push around. But only you know the truth. Within these palace walls, no one is innocent. This time, you will not lose again.