The Emperor's Regret: When His Beloved Consort Chose Freedom

Ning Wanwan thought she'd found true love as the Emperor's most favored consort—until her family was destroyed overnight. Her brother died defending the empire, her clan branded traitors, and the man she loved revealed it was all a lie. When Emperor Pei Jinxiu coldly offers to keep her as his consort despite her fall from grace, Ning Wanwan does the unthinkable: she refuses. His cruel counter-offer? Become his foot-washing maid. But this former noble lady has had enough of palace games. If the gilded cage won't open, she'll break free herself. Now the Emperor who thought he held all the cards…