A Kingdom as My Betrothal: Love and Imperial Power in the Ming Dynasty
Amid the chaos at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, a young monk from a poor family, meets Ma Xiuying, whose life has been fraught with misfortune. Beautiful and resilient, she shares his hopes for the future and his discontent with the troubled times. Together, they embark on a legendary journey.
How will Zhu Yuanzhang, a young man with ambitions for the whole realm, overcome every obstacle in an age of turmoil and rise from obscurity to become a founding emperor? How will Ma Xiuying, a woman blessed with both wisdom and beauty, stay true to herself amid court intrigues and become Zhu Yuanzhang’s steadfast support?
With war raging and the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, can their love withstand the trials of power and desire? In this epic tale of life and death, love and hate, loyalty and betrayal, every choice could change the course of history.
