THE ROAD TO REVENGE IS A MADMAN'S PARADISE. Betrayal, Love and Revenge are three qualities that sum up Yuan Liqiu and Xiang Ziwei's lives in a nutshell. The Luxurious Life of Yuan Liqiu, the only daughter of a silk merchant changes after her father and brothers are wrongfully accused of treason and executed. She is sold as a slave to Banxi Pavilion and is trained to become a Dancer. Filled with the unyielding thirst for revenge, Yuan Liqiu makes a deal with Nie Shaoqing the son of the men responsible for her father's death and the leader of the blood Lotus society. Xiang Ziwei the Emperor of Western Liang lost everything in one day. After he was betrayed and killed by his wife and younger brother. He develops a deep-rooted grudge that is imprinted in his soul which prevents him from getting reborn. He wanders the world for years as a vengeful spirit, stuck in the land of the living but with the bonds binding him to the other side holding firm. Nearly two decades after his death, he is summoned by the sickly Concubine-born son of the Nie Family, Nie Shaoqing. Who at his death's bed offers his body to Xiang Ziwei as the Price for his revenge. Xiang Ziwei takes over the body of Nie Shaoqing, the son of the Duke Shenxiu The thirst for revenge brings Yuan Liqiu and Nie Shaoqing together. After overcoming many adversities, Nie Shaoqing and Yuan Liqiu gradually fall in love. Will they succumb to their feelings or give in solely to the madness of revenge.
Thirty Minutes Earlier, just outside the inner palace.
Minister Fu stood by the palace gates and started silently in the direction of the eastern palace. His earlier conversation with the Emperor replayed in his mind. He had never expected the Emperor to bring up dethroning the Crown.
He had been speechless when the Emperor brought it up but luckily he was quick to give a more neutral response. However, after some thought, he was starting to doubt if he had given the most favourable response.
Minister Fu Jumped and looked back as he felt someone pat his shoulder. "Brother Yong", he said holding his chest, "I did not see you".
Duke Shenxiu smiled, "how could you when you are so lost in your thoughts", he glanced around to ensure that there was no one at a hearing distance and continued, "what did his majesty say that has you so lost in thoughts?"