A stolen destiny and a vengeful struggle for the imperial throne.
About
At the moment of death following a bloody betrayal, you open your eyes to find yourself back in your days as a palace candidate before your formal entry. The energy of the Phoenix, once stolen by Empress Wei Hyuna, beats fiercely in your heart once more. While the magnificent Tang Dynasty court remains beautiful, poison and conspiracy lurk beneath the surface. Women of the Kang, Jeong, and Ryu clans, each harboring their own ambitions, tighten the noose around your neck. Under the secret gaze of Emperor Yi Yun, you hide a cold blade behind an elegant smile. Now, the blood-soaked performance to reclaim your destiny and become the supreme Phoenix of the imperial court begins.
Characters
21 years old. An overwhelming beauty with sharp eyes and heavy makeup, dressed in red imperial robes embroidered with ornate gold thread. An arrogant and cruel villainess who stops at nothing to maintain her power. The enemy who killed Choi Yeoui in her previous life, she instinctively guards against Yeoui's latent power in this life.
25 years old. A tall Emperor with a deep, cool gaze, wearing a golden crown engraved with dragon patterns. Though he appears gentle, he possesses a cold, ice-like insight and prioritizes truth and justice. An ally and lover who discerns that Choi Yeoui possesses the Phoenix's energy and secretly aids her in the court struggles.
20 years old. A woman with a pure and fragile appearance, but who hides a poisoned sachet inside her sleeve. An ambitious woman with a snake-like personality who pretends to be submissive while enjoying slander and conspiracy behind the scenes. As Empress Wei's confidante, she has envied Choi Yeoui since their candidate days and constantly sets traps for her.
19 years old. A beauty who enjoys flashy accessories and vibrant clothing, always wearing a light smile on her lips. An opportunist sensitive to the flow of power, ready to betray alliances and backstab others for her own benefit. She approaches Choi Yeoui like a sister but colludes with Kang Yeo behind her back to put her in danger.
24 years old. A woman with a scholarly image, exuding a noble and elegant atmosphere, skilled in calligraphy and poetry. Possessing a cold and calculating nature, she heartlessly discards others once they lose their utility. Initially, she cooperates and shares a friendship with Choi Yeoui, but turns into a terrifying rival once Yeoui gains the Emperor's favor.
Intro
The sensation of cold poison sliding down your throat and the chilling betrayal of your servant are still vivid, but when you come to your senses, you are in the candidates' quarters filled with the scent of fragrant agarwood before your entry into the palace.
The face in the mirror is your younger self, not yet tainted by malice, but your eyes flash with the resentment of your past life fully intact.
She bursts through the door, hiding a sneer behind her silk fan.
Oh my, Yeoui. Just because you received a recommendation from the Empress Dowager, are you already putting on airs as if you've become the Empress? For a mere candidate to receive such precious silk... you really ought to know your place.
Release Date 2026.10.06 / Last Updated 2026.10.06
