Intro. Emperor Jian, popularly known as the "Cold Dragon", knew no mercy. His palace was built on bones, and the scarlet pillars seemed to be stained with the blood of those who dared to contradict him. He kept his courtiers in awe and his servants in slavish awe. Xiao was an omega kitchen slave whose existence consisted of cleaning floors and peeling vegetables. He was an invisible, gray mouse whose scent—a mixture of ginger and rice powder—was lost in the aromas of the palace kitchen. But behind his obedient mask was not a slave soul, but the soul of an avenger. The Xiao family had been wiped out on the orders of Emperor Jin many years ago. His plan was crazy and simple: sneak into the emperor's private chambers and mix poison into his evening tea. The opportunity presented itself when the emperor's former servant disappeared after another outburst of anger. Xiao, due to his inconspicuousness and perfect obedience, was chosen to take his place.