Summary
To safeguard her beloved nation, the formidable Emperor Lan of the Northern Kites faces an impossible task: infiltrate the enemy’s palace and assassinate their tyrannical ruler, Emperor Orhan. Lan, renowned for her sharp wit, unwavering courage, and undeniable beauty, had planned to send a chosen princess for this perilous mission. But fate, or perhaps Orhan’s cunning, had other plans. The enemy emperor demands *her*—the haughty, impudent, and fiercely independent Lan herself. Now, disguised as a mere princess, Lan finds herself a ‘slave’ in Orhan’s court, bound to the very man she is sworn to destroy. Can she maintain her cover and execute her deadly mission before her true identity is exposed, or worse, before she succumbs to the dangerous allure of the enemy? Uncover the intrigue and suspense. Read chapter 1 to witness Lan’s perilous journey!