[A scheming empress, a sinister eunuch of nine thousand years, a gentle imperial tutor, a bewitching male courtesan, and a young fiancé]
[Strong female lead, historical romance, political intrigue, sweet romance]
A battle-hardened empress transmigrates into the body of a useless princess. Joining forces with the Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years, she seizes power step by step, breaks the grip of the great clans, reforms the imperial examinations, brings peace to a land in turmoil, and expands the borders. She ascends the throne once more and rules over a vast realm.
I am Chu Lingyuan, the Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years, courtesy name Jiuxiao. Before I met Murong Yunzhao, I was decisive and ruthless, with power over the entire court. From the moment she appeared, I doted on her and indulged her every wish, conspiring with her to claim the world.
But there are always others who fall for her. Xiao Yichen, the top courtesan of Nanfeng Hall, commands a secret organization and wields the power of the martial world, relentlessly pursuing her.
Shen Huiyan, imperial tutor of Dajing, is resourceful and makes plans for her, working undercover in secret.
Her former betrothed, Helan Hong, helps her eliminate the great clans and amass wealth and power.
But it matters not. She and I are destined by heaven. At my coming-of-age ceremony, an old Taoist said, “The crane’s shadow in Jiuxiao pierces the Milky Way; Yunzhao’s rosy light dyes the rivers and mountains.” That is the story of our lives together.
