“The True Colors of the Empress” marks the end of the “Heaven’s Beauty/Admirable Heaven” series by the author.
She is often regarded as an exceptionally lucky queen, greeted with thrones wherever she goes, and everyone bows in reverence. As per the belief in her reincarnation as the queen, she experiences wealth and prosperity in the human world.
However, the truth is, that she’s the most unlucky queen – power struggles among warlords, a puppet throne, and the constant fight for imperial authority define her reality. She’s merely a pawn in the unpredictable dynamics of power.
Being a queen manipulated by others, her only desire is freedom, a pursuit that proves elusive. Her romantic involvement with the national teacher becomes a hindrance to her quest for the throne.
The dignity she craves is also the barrier on his path to seizing the imperial throne.
Who brings disaster to whom, and who stands as the opponent for whom?
Who sacrifices for whom, and who schemes against whom?
“If there is only one road left in this world for her to walk alone, I will choose to send her on it. If that road needs to be filled with the corpses of all people, it can start with me.”
On this road, flowers and bones coexist, blending coldness with warmth.
In the end, it was Emperor Ge Xue Ye, who ended the relationship with one stroke.
This world is turning clouds and raining hands, pushing you and me to separate.
But trust me, I will return.