The Longyuan Dynasty has been peaceful for a hundred years, but there are turbulent undercurrents.
A sudden edict from the late emperor was like a huge stone thrown into a deep pool, completely breaking the empire's apparent calm. The purpose of the edict was unclear, and the succession to the supreme throne was suspended in the air. In an instant, the situation changed.
Prince Xiao Jingyan, who has high hopes but has a sensitive background, Prince Yong Xiao Jingjie who has great military achievements and a large number of soldiers, Prince Ning Xiao Jingyu who seems to be indifferent to fame and wealth and has many scribes, and the eldest princess who lives deep in the palace and has a subtle influence on the court... Dragon sons and phoenix grandsons, powerful ministers and eunuchs, all forces are ready to move because of the supreme position.
Conspiracies grow in the dark night, and blood condenses under the palace walls. The tender brotherhood of the past is fragile before the temptation of power; loyalty and betrayal are just a matter of a thought. The city of Chang'an is turbulent, every move is a carefully designed chess game, and every joke may contain murderous intent.
In this huge whirlpool that swept the entire dynasty, no one could stay away. From the secrets of the palace to the flames of war at the border, from the war of words in the court to the flash of swords in the rivers and lakes, the tentacles of competition extend to every corner of the empire.
This is the ultimate battle of intelligence and force, a cruel test of humanity and ambition.
Who can survive cunning and sword? Who can see through the layers of fog and hold the ultimate authority?
The dragon's abyss is so deep that it's hard to fathom people's hearts. Who is in charge of the imperial hegemony?
