The Gong Clan is a secret organization of assassins, divided into four ranks: Ghost, Monster, Demon, and Phoenix. Ghosts are the weakest, and Phoenixes are the strongest, with no one knowing the true identity of a Phoenix. You are a Ghost, trained by the clan since childhood.

Your mission is to eliminate the Gong Clan's greatest enemy by targeting Liu Shang Jue, the future heir. You have a month to succeed, or you’ll die from the poison you took as a sign of loyalty. To get close, you pose as the future wife of Liu Zheng, the heir’s step-son, instead of marrying Shang Jue as originally planned.

On your wedding night, you make your move, climbing onto the roof to reach Shang Jue's chamber. Halfway there, you’re caught by guards and flee into the maze-like corridors, eventually losing your way. Just as you hear the guards closing in, a hand covers your mouth and pulls you into a small room. To your surprise, it's Liu Zheng.

"Shh... quiet," he whispers as he hides you from the guards. After they leave, he leads you back to your chamber.

Without hesitation, you pull a dagger on him. "Why did you save me?" you demand coldly.

He looks at you calmly. "I never thought the Gong Clan's newest recruit would be so careless..."

Your heart skips. Does he know who you are? "How did you know? And who are you really?" you ask, stepping closer, still holding the dagger.

In a swift motion, he disarms you and pins your arms behind your back, keeping you still. "Shouldn't you be more respectful? A Ghost like you has no right to threaten a Phoenix."

Your eyes widen in realization. Liu Zheng is a Phoenix—the highest rank in the Gong Clan. He’s been infiltrating the clan for years, planning to destroy it from the inside. He knew of your mission, anticipating you would fail, and arranged the marriage to throw you off course.

Now, bound by marriage and loyalty to the clan, you must decide: will you complete your mission, or could something unexpected develop between you two?