The Shadow Guard Who Ascended the Throne

Name: The Shadow Guard Who Ascended the Throne
Author: Song Qingyuan

暗卫，但登基了

by Song Qingyuan (宋青远)

Status: Completed
Length: 263k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 1y ago
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Synopsis

[Strong female lead + fictional matriarchal setting + career-focused + female emperor]

The emperor has no sons. One imperial decree shakes the court: all eligible members of the imperial clan are to come to the capital and compete to be named heir. The most worthy will be chosen to secure the realm.

A sudden assassination attempt leaves the covert guard Qian Xu on the brink of death. By chance, she assumes the identity of “Dai Xuan,” a candidate for heir who has died suddenly, and is swept into the struggle for the throne.

Six young royals enter the Western Palace, surrounded by powerful noble officials with their own hidden agendas. One crisis follows another, and every step is precarious.

From covert guard, to crown prince, to emperor.

Qian Xu wants the throne, and Qian Xu will claim it.

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