Koukyuu Kinkaden

From a young age, Yin Cuidie was destined for greatness—a fortune teller predicted she would mother the future emperor. Raised with this prophecy in mind, she trained rigorously to join the imperial harem. Yet fate had other plans. Instead of the emperor, she was wed to his estranged half-brother, Prince Gao Bingxi of Lüshou, a man shrouded in misfortune.

Scarred by poison at eighteen, Bingxi lost vision in one eye, and whispers claimed his touch brought illness. Cuidie and her family despaired over this cruel twist of destiny. Soon after their marriage, Bingxi departed on a distant journey, and her parents urged her to seize the chance to charm the emperor and secure her rightful place in the palace.

But Bingxi returned, uncovering their scheme. Despite his love for her, he proposed a challenge: if she could reach the emperor’s chambers within six months, he would grant her freedom to pursue her ambitions. Now, Cuidie must choose—will she chase the prophecy that shaped her life, or will Bingxi’s devotion sway her heart in an unexpected direction?