The Emperor's Ambition (Original Novel of the TV Series The Rebel Princess, Starring Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Yuwei)

A thousand miles of blood mark the road to the throne; a lifetime spent hand in hand with a beloved woman ends in regret. A classic, acclaimed novel by Mei Yuzhe. It has won widespread praise and stands among the finest classics of palace intrigue. Its grand, sweeping narrative and gripping plot give it the feel of an epic classical masterpiece.