Tiger's Roar

"Father, how does one become a good emperor?"

"To become emperor, you must first become a lord."

"Then how can I become a lord?"

"Kill your father, your king, meaning me."

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In the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, seven-year-old Jiang Bomei was appointed heir of the Meng Kingdom, though she was a girl.

The child rose like the blazing sun, while her father was like an autumn leaf in decline. Even heroes grow old in the end.

Many years later, Jiang Bomei became King of Meng. In the distance, the red sun slowly sank, level with the river, dyeing the whole world crimson. How many heroes of the Three Kingdoms would bow before such a sight?

She gazed into the distance, watching the wild geese return. The river remained unchanged; life was, as ever, filled with the lasting sorrow of water flowing east.

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Ensemble cast | Coming of age | Full manuscript complete, currently being polished |

1) The female lead is a morally gray character, neither wholly good nor evil, and ruthless enough to do what it takes. She is the heir, holds power, and intends to rule, so she is not purely good and beautiful. Please view her as a crown prince.

2) The main story follows the female lead's rise from heir to lord. In the bonus chapters, she formally becomes emperor.

3) Female lead and male cast, all first-timers; no male lead, and the male supporting characters share the spotlight equally. Not a 1v1. Since there is no male lead, whether it counts as a bad ending is a matter of personal opinion. The female lead prioritizes her career, truly possesses an empire, and after her happily-ever-after with the realm, she can continue taking beloved husbands.

4) An alternate history, with countless original worldbuilding details.

5) The origin of the female lead's name: "Bo" means the first child, and "Mei" means mountain. Her childhood nickname is Bannu, meaning "tiger," signifying a mountain lord.

Theme: Life is, as ever, filled with the lasting sorrow of water flowing east