The only act more dangerous than a king is his heir in this first English translation of the romantic tragedy that inspired the popular TV series by one of China's most renowned authors about heartbreak—perfect for readers of Captive Prince and Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation.

There is no room for love in an empire. Kousiaofeng has been living in Shangting for three years. A naive, cheerful bride from the secluded kingdom of Xiliang, she has everything she could ever want as the princess heir of the Li Empire—all except the heart of Prince Li Chengyin. Because Li Chengyin is an indifferent boy. Hard, jealous, and ruthless, he has dedicated his adolescence to the relentless struggle for the throne and, now that he is the presidential heir, his attention is focused on a girl he seems to truly love, ignoring his bride. Kousiaofeng doesn't mind... much. It gives her time to sneak out of the mansion for drinks and riding through the streets, living exactly as she wishes.

But one day, another boy appears claiming to be the love of a lifetime she can't remember. As Kousiaofeng seeks to unravel the tangled threads of her past and her complex feelings for her enigmatic, distant husband whom she loves and hates equally, she doesn't realize she's setting a plan straight toward tragedy. Because the only place more dangerous than the palace is the prince's court, the only thing harder to be than a king is his heir, and the road to the throne is paved with blood. Power will always have its price—the only question is whether Kousiaofeng will survive long enough to pay it.