Divorcing the Husband, She Becomes Empress

The Story

The dying Empress searches for her lost daughter, Laurel, unaware that the woman has spent her life as the devoted wife of scholar Matt. After Matt achieves top honors in the imperial exam, he conspires with the Governor's brother to frame Laurel for infidelity and force a divorce. This betrayal strips away her hidden status, finally revealing her true identity as the Empress's daughter. The scheme exposes the harsh reality of her marriage and the secret lineage she carried all along, bringing her past and present into sharp focus.