While her companions were left in the mortal realm, Shen Minyao found herself in a completely different place inside the mirror. In its last resort to protect itself, the mirror demon chose to absorb her and trap her in a fake reality.
As soon as she opened her eyes, the fox woman felt like she had returned to the past, to the days when she was still possessing Su Daji's body and living in the imperial harem along with Little Jiu.
In this concocted reality, she was still a noble consort that had risen through the ranks by gaining favors and without sleeping with the emperor. She had gained a larger courtyard that many consorts envied and coveted to have, which meant more hatred and animosity were sent her way—much to her delight.