The Emperor Imprisons One Man in His Empire, Keeping Him by His Side for Life

#Power couple #Political intrigue #Ruler and minister #Angst-filled romance #Happy ending #Historical setting #Mutual devotion #Together in life and death

A bunch of transmigrators can’t beat the ancient prime minister, so the emperor sits back and watches them fight it out... And he’s proud of his prime minister, too. He’s mine!

Prologue: One Look, A Lifetime of Trouble

The new emperor ascended the throne, his crown beads swaying, the realm in his grasp.

Below the palace steps, the ministers bowed their heads. Only one man stood tall in purple robes, cool as snow.

The young emperor’s gaze swept across the court, then lingered for three breaths on the neck that shone brighter than white jade.

That glance was a calamity, a game of strategy, and the beginning of a love that outweighed a kingdom stretching ten thousand miles.

The game ended, and the realm was settled.

It began with one glance beneath the emperor’s crown, and he fell for the elegance of purple robes.

They played through the politics of a realm, making every move without regret as their love deepened.

He endured your every kindness and harsh decree with his frail, ailing body;

You offered him a kingdom stretching ten thousand miles, pledging to stay together until your hair turned white.

Blood and fire forged their devotion, while time deepened their love.

In life, they shared a bed and governed together; in death, they would rest side by side forever.

The history books recorded their achievements, while the people passed down their love story.

Under the Yuanping reign, two stars shone together;

Their legend endured for a thousand generations.

Lucky to find one heart, and stay together until our hair turns white.

In the emperor’s game, the final victory belonged to your heart.

Two powerful men face off and fall for each other. Emperor gong × sickly prime minister shou. Xie Xuan is forceful and possessive, yet willing to set aside the throne for one man. Shen Yan is a cool-headed strategist who ultimately lets one man breach his defenses. Political intrigue and deep affection intertwine, and neither of them truly loses or wins.