The Scheming Princess

Eighteen years ago, Pearl Sheridan was declared a 'Harbinger of Doom' and exiled; the Empress went mad. Pearl returns as a strategist after an assassination attempt. She exposes the Noble Consort, then turns the Crown Prince and State Oracle's schemes. The Empress, feigning madness, protects Pearl, joining Noble Consort to reveal the Emperor usurped the throne; Pearl is the former Crown Prince's daughter. Mothers perish with the emperor. Pearl leaves with Jasper Shaw, finding peace.