[Decisive, ruthless female lead] X [Scheming, calculating male lead]
A priest's prophecy means that Xiao Jueyu, who should have been born into a life of luxury, is sent to a Taoist temple at birth. That same year, a new emperor ascends the throne.
At the time, aristocratic clans hold unchecked power, the new emperor is incompetent and bloodthirsty, the western barbarians eye the borderlands hungrily, and the common people suffer. The aristocracy resolves to overthrow the new emperor and install a puppet ruler.
After finally returning to the palace, Xiao Jueyu gets caught up in the power struggle between the emperor and the aristocracy. To protect herself, she proceeds with caution, step by step, until she ascends the throne.
"I will no longer let others control me."
P.S. The male lead has little page time. The story mainly focuses on the female lead's career.
The romance is a slow burn at first.
The female lead is a scumbag. She loves power more than she loves the male lead.
Theme: Take the initiative and embrace your ambition.
