The Empress's Radiance

An endless empire, with a beauty by his side. Bring peace to the realm for generations to come and usher in a golden age of glory.

Ding Hanzhang is the legitimate daughter of the Ding family. Her grandfather was a former Grand Tutor and the emperor's teacher, while her father holds an important post at court. By all rights, a life of wealth and privilege should be hers for the taking.

She also has a cousin who has been her childhood sweetheart. If fate has marriage in store for them, their families will only grow closer still.

Just when she thinks her life will be spent within the walls of a grand estate, an imperial decree suddenly arrives, summoning her to the palace and selecting her as one of the emperor's consorts.

It isn't that the kindness of her parents goes unrepaid, only that the time has not yet come. And even the deepest bond between father and daughter is no match for overwhelming power!

Now that I've entered the palace, I won't make myself suffer anymore. All the emperor's favor is fleeting, so if I'm going to do this, I'll become the most exalted woman of all.

The emperor curled his lip into a smile. “All under heaven belongs to the emperor.”

Ding Hanzhang replied calmly, “Then I shall take my place in the central palace and claim the title of empress. Second only to one, above all others.”