More than a hundred years after the dynasty collapsed, the imperial capital Chaoge remains as prosperous as ever.
Across the land of the Nine Provinces, six kingdoms have claimed their territories and declared themselves empires, plunging the realm into chaos.
Xiao Yang is the son of the current dynasty's chief minister, a close friend of the crown prince, and the husband chosen for a princess of the commandery.
Xiao Yang is also a surviving descendant of the previous imperial house, a bearer of the sacred bloodline, and the one foretold by prophecy.
Though he struggles to reject the fate laid out for him, he is still helplessly pushed toward an outcome that was decided long ago.
Watch as he recalls the splendor of the imperial capital, destroys the six kingdoms, and restores Shaoshang!
(An alternate-history setting, with no harem)
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