With courtly intrigues roiling the former dynasty and secret attacks multiplying in the harem, every accusation, scheme, and suspicion bound them more tightly together. In this high-stakes gamble with the realm on the line, Xiao Si wanted more than an empty seat beside the dragon throne.
Xiao Si wanted power, so Xie Lingxian worked behind the scenes, maneuvered through six factions, and won people's hearts for her. Xiao Si wanted love, so Xie Lingxian made herself a chess piece and joined her in drowning in desire.
They were ruler and subject, confidantes, and lovers who yearned for one another.
As spring draws to a close and the orioles' songs grow faint,
My dear Xie, why not cherish this vast realm?
▲ A few warnings for my dear readers:
1. Not an all-female cast, not a matriarchal society, and not a strong female lead. The author isn't a good enough writer and really can't pull that off.
2. Beginner-level writing.
3. This is the first novel I've completed in the true sense of the word, with a beginning, middle, and end to the main plot. It has many flaws and is quite rough, so please think carefully before jumping in.
▲ Serialized on a paid platform starting 2026.2.11
Theme: Supporting each other to build a brighter future.
I almost never read first-person novels. But the author's writing style is so fluent, I'm already looking forward to the rest after reading the first chapter. The writing is awesome
Not many people watch it?! Surprise. It feels good to see this [make me well]
Oh my god, I watched it all night, it was so good
I feel like the teacher's words are light, and the turbulent and ignorant emotions are covered with a layer of fog. It feels like memories. I like 🤗
Wow wow wow the author wrote so well!! I want Amway to everyone around me!! 😭 😭 😭
The writing is very beautiful, I look forward to other works.
? There was a female emperor and a male emperor, and as a result, they developed a worship complex for the male emperor. Aitian can't hide secretly
Did you repair it again?