The Wronged Bride's Revenge

She supported Zane Pei to become top scholar. He betrayed her for the Prime Minister's daughter, forcing her to be a concubine. She and her insane mother were abused, facing execution. Her mother held the Nine Phoenix Imperial Seal, commanding the Imperial Guard. The Guard knelt, the Emperor arrived. The top scholar begged for mercy. She executed the unfaithful man. The phoenix returns, reclaiming her empire.