Rise of the Phoenix

Yuki Sanger was forced to enter the imperial harem as a concubine in her cousin’s place. Betrayal from her family, abandonment by her lover, and the endless dangers of the inner court struck her one after another. But Yuki rose to the pinnacle of power through wit and ruthlessness. From a bullied concubine to the Empress of the realm, she took revenge on everyone who had wronged her — and in the midst of schemes and bloodshed, she protected both her dignity and her future.