Poisonous Power

This is an alternate-history novel centered on political intrigue and power struggles. All the characters and nations in the story are fictional! The Kingdom of Northern Zhao is in decline. Its aging king is addicted to wine, while powerful ministers close in from within, scheming to seize the throne. Beyond its borders, the Kingdom of Southern Chu eyes it hungrily, ready to launch an attack at any moment. The crown prince of Northern Zhao is weak-willed, and only the second prince, Zhao Hui, is filled with fiery ambition, determined to purge the corrupt ministers and unite the realm.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.