The New Empress
When a freak accident causes a top-level assassin to die, her soul finds its way into a neglected Empress who had mysteriously died. Living her new life as the Empress, she needs to find out how the old Empress died and who was to blame. Secrets pop up as she investigates and later she finds out that it wasn't just a simple death. Romance blooms between the Emperor and the Empress, causing the Empress to choose between finding justice or reconciling with the Emperor. Between trust issues, betrayal and living her new life, the new Empress has her work cut out for her. Will she be able to bring justice to the old Empress?
“Where am I?” I opened my eyes to an unfamiliar room. I sat up but was greeted with a sharp pain on my temples.“Your majesty, you’re awake.” I opened my eyes and saw a young girl wearing a bright blue kimono.
I opened the doors to the Cold Palace. Ah, this place sure lives up to its name. But I believe I can live here peacefully.
Yukio was back in his room. I have to know what happened. The whole room was heavily guarded but I was able to sneak behind the room and listened to the conversation.“It appears he’s been poisoned your majesty. He must’ve eaten some peanuts.”
“Empress Yukina… Come with us… Come Empress…”I saw a figure holding my hand but I can’t seem to make out their face. I wanted to ask who they were but I couldn’t speak.
After we had lunch, we headed back to the Emperor’s palace. The carriage ride was silent. Yukio fell asleep in my arms.I wanted to talk to him but I feel like we have nothing to talk about. I want to ask him about my accident but I feel like he’s going to be s
[The Emperor’s View]Yukina looked weak and frail. She’s standing in the middle of the courtyard, blood dripping from her mouth and hand.
It has been a week and I was asked to prepare for our trip to the Capital. Nothing has happened over the past week and I assumed that because Tsuya was gone, the problems would be gone too. Oh how wrong I was.
Sunlight filtered through the window and I felt its warmth. I woke up to a handsome face beside me. The events of last night were more than I can handle. I caressed his face and his eyelashes fluttered as he opened his eyes.“Good morning.” I smiled. His arms w