Ballad of Mingyu

The crown prince ascended the throne, the chief minister fell from power, and Rong Xuan was implicated and imprisoned as a member of the treacherous minister’s faction. She had disguised herself as a man and served as an official at court for years. Though her reputation was thoroughly ruined, she had at least enjoyed several years of genuine wealth and privilege. All she could do was console herself that she would die without regrets. Unexpectedly, in the silence of the imperial prison, the new emperor, Qi Han, coldly offered her two choices: A cup of poisoned wine—or enter the palace as his consort. She stared at him in surprise for a moment, then chose the second option without hesita...