Ashes of Love

Zoe Shannon, once the Emperor's beloved consort, has been trapped in the palace for thirty years. With only seven days left to live, her final wish is to find the son stolen by the Empress and raised as a common gambler. When the Emperor tries to make amends, the ruthless Empress strikes—using Zoe's own son as her weapon. To protect him, Zoe endures torture and gives her last breath. Her death exposes a secret buried for thirty years. But by the time the truth comes to light, Zoe is gone, the empire is in ruins, and the Emperor is left alone with regret.

Zoe Shannon, once the Emperor's beloved consort, has been trapped in the palace for thirty years. With only seven days left to live, her final wish is to find the son stolen by the Empress and raised as a common gambler. When the Emperor tries to make amends, the ruthless Empress strikes—using Zoe's own son as her weapon. To protect him, Zoe endures torture and gives her last breath. Her death exposes a secret buried for thirty years. But by the time the truth comes to light, Zoe is gone, the empire is in ruins, and the Emperor is left alone with regret.