The Princess Only Wants to Become Emperor

Her ambition was to unify the realm, not get caught up in romance. But the two men her father left behind were always in her way: her consort, bright as the moon, urged her to follow the Way of Kings, while the fallen ruler, thorny as a briar, wanted her to descend into ruin with him. Warfires lit the capital, and the realm fell overnight. She went from princess to prisoner, then from prisoner to the imperial throne. The realm bowed before her, and the people paid homage. Then she drew her sword and pointed it at the two people she had once cherished most. “If they can sit upon this throne, why can't I?” “And you will either submit, or... be cut down at the foot of these steps by my hand.” The main story focuses on personal growth, political intrigue, and the fate of the nation, with family bonds, friendship, and romance.