Liu Qing

The First Jasmine (莫离) – the title itself whispers of loyalty and betrayal. But what really happened eight years ago at the Prince Ding’s (定) mansion? Why did a young emperor secretly bring back a disgraced, crippled prince named Mo Xiuyao (墨修尧)? And where does Ye Li (叶璃) fit into this puzzle of blood and power? The answers lie not in official announcements, but in a forgotten imperial edict, a poisonous perfume, and a queen who wanted a throne. Let's tear apart the lies and rebuild the truth. The Official Lie The imperial court told the people a neat story. Prince Ding, Mo Xiuwen (墨修文), returned to the capital without permission. While he marched his elite Hei Yun Qi (黑云骑) inside the gates, the northern Bei Cang (北苍) enemy slipped through and seized three cities. The punishment was swift and brutal: execution for Mo Xiuwen and his riders. His younger brother, Mo Xiuyao, was dragged back in chains from the Huaguo Gong’s (华国公) frontier army, waiting for trial. The official record says Mo Xiuwen claimed he had the late emperor’s secret summons – but he could not produce it. A convenient excuse for treason, they called it. But a man…