A princess from the Cold Palace
Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the Tree of Knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and pushing her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down on her. Will she be able to win his heart, or will he conquer her first? In time, as she showed her abilities, she was given a fief, a barren land. Now, will she be able to turn this wilderness into a blossoming rose? Or will she give up and just live a carefree life? Let's read and find out.
Book 2 A Dark Heart
Chapter 62 Book 2 A Dark Heart
In the grand hall of Empress Dowager Ao Fang's residence, the air felt heavy despite the faint scent of sandalwood lingering in the air. A brazier crackled softly, casting flickering shadows on the jade-inlaid walls. Seated gracefully on a high-backed chair draped in silk, Empress Dowager Ao Fang sipped her tea, her expression serene but her eyes sharp. Across from her, Emperor Gu Han Di stood, his hands clasped tightly behind his back. Despite his regal bearing, his tense jaw betrayed the storm brewing within him.
"Mother," he began, his voice steady but low, "I've come to discuss a matter of great importance."
Ao Fang set her cup down with deliberate care, the porcelain making a faint clink against the lacquered table. She studied her son, her gaze piercing. "When the emperor himself visits his mother unannounced, it is either a sign of filial piety or grave urgency. Which is it this time?"