A gifted woman from a humble family takes the world as her board and all living beings as her pieces, plotting a game that will shake the realm.
The Heir of Prince Jing, caught between love and hate, ultimately bows his head and paves the way for her to become empress.
In this game for the phoenix throne, every move is final, and the winner takes all. When their fated showdown finally arrives, he thinks victory is assured, but she has already donned the imperial robes. In the Golden Throne Hall, he points his sword at her, love and hatred raging within him. She faces him calmly and declares his defeat.
“Murong Che,” she says, watching as his knees slowly bend, her voice cool and distant. “I’m claiming this realm.”
Hopefully there will be more to come.