My mother was a general.
A powerful prince humiliated her, then spread vicious rumors to avenge his wounded pride.
When my brother sought justice, the prince’s sister accused him of rebellion.
The emperor condemned our entire household, and she was crowned empress.
They thought we were all dead.
They were wrong.
I survived—and entered the palace as the emperor’s favorite Go player.
Now I would become his favorite consort, and make every move count.