The Emperor’s Side

[No abusing the chef in this establishment]

In the twenty-seventh year of Qingxi, an urgent report suddenly arrived from Prince Hui's residence.

The emperor had died without an heir, and the Grand Secretary chose a young lord to raise to the throne as the new emperor.

The following year, nine consorts were appointed and the imperial harem was established, while the realm expanded and the treasury grew ever richer.

He stood atop the vermilion towers of the Purple Palace, his golden dragon robe, embroidered with the Twelve Symbols, shimmering brilliantly.

His eyes took in the realm and its people, just as they had when his heart first stirred with deep affection in his youth.

He couldn't help but laugh at himself.

Who, in the end, would sleep at the emperor's side for a lifetime?

1. The female lead is Bai Jiao.

2. A palace and political intrigue story from the male lead's perspective, featuring infrastructure development, anti-corruption, and a strong nation.

3. The opening is inspired by the Jiajing era. The setting and historical conventions are entirely fictionalized. Readers who care about historical accuracy, please stay away.

Theme: May the seas be calm and the rivers clear, and may the nation flourish in peace.