On the eve of the Great Yan dynasty's fall, Pei Yan led his troops into the palace. The imperial clan was wiped out, leaving only Princess Yun Zhao.
He forced me to ascend the throne as Empress Yong'an, monopolized the court, and told the world I was his puppet.
The Northern Di and Western Liang lurked on our borders, while treacherous ministers hid within the court. I was wary at every turn of this powerful general who held the entire court in his hands.
No one knew the imperial secret: half of the Mountains and Rivers Register was sealed in my bloodline, and only sincere devotion could unlock the kingdom's hidden trump card.
I thought he was plotting to seize the throne. It wasn't until the chaos subsided that I understood all his feigned control had been to protect me.
[Princess of a Fallen Kingdom + Puppet Empress + Cunning Power Broker + Powerful Scheming Heroine + Mutual Secret Love + Kingdom in Turmoil + Secret Register of Mountains and Rivers]
