An imperial decree is issued. To preserve her dignity as emperor, the Empress decides to kill Li Mang, who three years ago helped her consolidate her hold on the court and willingly gave up the top scholar title.
What she never realized was that the man she dismissed was a once-in-a-millennium genius capable of swallowing the world whole!
The man she drove away was the greatest schemer under heaven, unmatched by anyone!
Nor did she imagine that after Li Mang left, the Great Qian Dynasty would descend into rebellion and chaos, beset by danger on all sides. The Empress humbled herself everywhere she went, yet found no one willing to help.
Only at the end did the Empress realize that Li Mang was behind it all!
She finally came to her senses and, offering her beauty in exchange, knelt and begged Li Mang to show mercy.
Li Mang waved her into prison and gave a cold laugh.
“I served as a subject, and you said I was unworthy. Then I have no choice but to become emperor!”
