The Empress's Gambit: Power and Secrets
Empress Regina is ordered by the Emperor to transcribe Buddhist scriptures in the Heaven Pavilion, raising suspicions about his true intentions. Meanwhile, Sophia is promoted to Imperial Noble Consort and given the Phoenix Seal to manage palace affairs in Regina's absence. A mysterious visitor reveals knowledge of Regina's past lives, hinting at deeper secrets.Will Regina uncover the truth behind the Emperor's motives and the visitor's knowledge of her past?
