Shen Zhaoying ascended the throne as the empress, facing the dilemma of being surrounded by foreign enemies and powerful officials controlling the government. She was assassinated while patrolling the border. A young scout named Pei Jinghan risked his life to block the assassination, and was brought back to the palace by her. I originally wanted to train him as a chess piece, but I found that this person is not only brave and good at fighting, but also has a clear mind. In the court, the old ministers headed by the regent were pressing hard, trying to evade the empress; in the harem, various forces placed spies and were waiting for opportunities. Pei Jinghan started as a guard at the lowest level, and rose up step by step with his true ability, becoming the most trusted person of the Empress. The two went from being monarchs and ministers to confidants, and then to being connected, but they had to face the obstacles of disparity in status, the opposition of courtiers, and a huge conspiracy that could subvert the imperial power.
