Lihua

A brilliant apothecary's daughter uses her knowledge of toxins to survive the deadly intrigue of the imperial palace, where every meal could be her last and every cure might unmask a murderer.

As Emperor Jinshi's favored concubine, Emika's pale skin glows with the secret of his firstborn—but in the dangerous world of the Inner Palace, a royal pregnancy could be her greatest triumph or her most deadly downfall.

As Emperor Jinshi's favorite concubine, Emika navigates the treacherous politics of the Inner Court while harboring a secret that could shatter the empire.