After the Emperor’s Death, I Ruled from Behind the Curtain with My Young Brother

【One woman, multiple male leads + Strong heroine + Political scheming + Chaotic times + Ensemble cast. From regent princess to empress. The heroine has a harem. There’s plenty of political intrigue and romance】 The emperor of the Shu Kingdom dies, leaving only two princesses in the royal family. An adopted prince is hastily pushed onto the throne, while the eldest princess, Yun Wen, takes up the imperial seal and governs from behind the scenes. She purges treacherous officials and seizes control of the court, securing the realm at home before repelling its enemies abroad. Through her own efforts, Yun Wen changes the world’s perception of women. She ascends the throne as a woman, recruits troops, gathers talented people, claims the Central Plains, and brings an end to the age of chaos. When scholars discuss the romantic exploits of this first empress in history, they can’t help marveling. The empress herself, however, says that seven men are nothing more than a little diversion on her road to power: “Yun Wen, let’s have a contest. If you win, I’ll hand over the kingdom of Jing, and myself, with both hands!” “I am the princess’s consort and a general of the Shu Kingdom. Whether it means protecting her or defending her lands, I will do so without hesitation.” “Why do I always oppose her? Ha, I simply want to see what the first female ruler under Heaven can accomplish.” “…Want to stay? Of course I do. But there are things I must do, and vengeance I must have. When I return, I’ll reclaim everything that’s mine!” “The entire Huo family will stand behind the princess… I ask for nothing in return, only the chance to become her favored companion.” “I came to the capital to sit the imperial examination, only to have that woman take a fancy to me and insist I become her husband… I beg the princess to come to my aid. If I pass the exam, I’ll be at your service.” “So what if I become a sharp blade in her hand? As long as I can stay by her side, I’ll gladly be her hound or her hawk.”