Scheming for the Throne

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From the moment Bu Xijun and her older brother were born, they were seen as blessings to the people. Naturally, her brother was made crown prince, given great expectations and the responsibilities of heir, while she was showered with boundless affection and endless riches.

As a princess, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she should have lived a carefree life, free to do as she pleased.

But a princess is also the emperor's child, and she is every bit as capable as her elder brother.

So why should she be confined to the inner quarters, spending her whole life supporting a husband and raising children?

Later histories would all say that Bu Xijun was born to rule.

But no one is born knowing how to do everything.

From a pampered princess to an emperor who ruled the realm, she gained supreme power, but lost the one she loved forever.

She was in pain, and alone.

She could only search endlessly for the shadow of someone from her past in the vast imperial harem.

People praised her devotion, ignoring the fact that the man's entire family had been executed.

By her own decree.

[Written on 2024.9.28, with revisions]

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Content warnings:

1. The heroine rises from princess to emperor and has a harem. She will sleep with the men, all of whom are chaste in body and heart. The male lead is her principal consort, and there will be rivalry and a love-triangle showdown among the men. Early on, the heroine is betrothed to a nobleman who is not the male lead. He will be the person she claims to love deeply, to create an image of devotion.

2. The heroine loves herself and power most of all. The career, family, and friendship storylines run alongside each other. Most romantic interests are one-sided, with the men liking her but her never truly loving them.

3. The heroine's protagonist aura and golden finger are maxed out. This is a self-indulgent story written by the author, with no real-life models and a fictional setting. Please don't read real-world details into it. If this isn't your thing, read with caution!

Theme: Flowers can bloom even from stone.