Princess Elena of the Kingdom of Sahel was regarded as the kingdom’s lucky star from the moment she was born. She was cherished by King Alexander, Queen Isabella, and her nine doting prince brothers.
But Lilia, the royal family’s adopted daughter, grew consumed by jealousy after Elena took away the attention and affection she once enjoyed. In public, Lilia played the role of a gentle and loving older sister. In secret, however, she repeatedly poisoned and plotted against Elena, ultimately causing the little princess’s death at just three years old.
Miraculously, Elena is reborn as her six-month-old self, with all the memories of her previous life intact. Determined to change her fate, she begins fighting back from inside the cradle.
Though she is still only an infant with limited mobility, Elena possesses intelligence far beyond her age. Through crying, gestures, and the few words she gradually learns to speak, she manages to avoid one deadly trap after another—from poisoned milk and venomous snakes to hidden poisoned needles. At the same time, she subtly guides her parents and brothers toward the truth behind Lilia’s schemes.
As more of her crimes come to light, Lilia loses the royal family’s trust. Still unwilling to accept defeat, she secretly joins forces with Rolf, a prince from the Northern Wastelands, and plots to kidnap Elena.
When the plan is set in motion, Celens, the young son of a marquis, risks his own life to protect Elena. With the timely rescue of his parents,
