An Inch of Longing, An Inch of Ash

Trapped in the deep palace for thirty years, Xie Qingyin has only seven days left to live. Her sole focus is finding her son, whom the Empress corrupted. The Emperor's belated attempt at redemption falls into the Empress's deadly trap, while her son is manipulated to stab his own mother. To protect him, Xie Qingyin endures brutal torture, leading to the tragic death of her nanny. In her final moments filled with regret, she dies, finally revealing the buried truth.