At the end of the Warring States period, seven powers vied for supremacy.
Though the mighty First Emperor, Ying Zheng, had already revealed his extraordinary ambition to unite all under Heaven, he also bore a loneliness and isolation known to no one.
As the First Emperor’s younger brother, Ying Cheng, the Lord of Chang’an, has been given a new life and knows all too well the burdens his elder brother shoulders and the worries he keeps hidden within.
This time, he remains a staunch supporter of the First Emperor, but he also understands that he cannot let himself be used as a pawn and manipulated by others.
In Xianyang, where undercurrents run deep, powerful ministers scheme against one another and spies from the Six States abound. Every step Ying Zheng takes is fraught with danger. Ying Cheng steps forward without hesitation, using his wit and courage to clear the way for his brother. He masterminds court intrigues and charges into battle on the front lines. From conquering the Six States to bringing all under Heaven to heel, he remains Ying Zheng’s sharpest sword and strongest shield.
Yet unifying all under Qin is not the end. Governing the empire is an even more arduous journey. Ying Cheng pours his heart and soul into helping Ying Zheng implement new policies, but in the whirlpool of power, he also witnesses the complexity of human nature and the empire’s hidden troubles.
With the brothers united, can they truly forge an empire that will endure for all time?
