A Thousand Years

Her ten years must be lived in splendor.

Four years of suffering as a concubine in the imperial mausoleum must not go to waste.

Her ten years must be lived with patience.

Choosing a new father for her son is the most important matter in the court.

Her ten years must be lived through schemes and power plays.

In troubled times, harsh measures are needed. Be patient. Once we’ve dealt with this batch, we’ll get ready tomorrow to hold another selection and bring in a new round of people.

Her ten years of splendor, patience, and political maneuvering were all for the sake of waiting ten years to hear him say

“Empress, I’m leaving you the Crown Prince, three thousand beauties, and the keys to my private treasury.”

This is the remarkable coming-of-age story of Empress Dowager Wenming, a famous historical figure from Northern Wei.

The author’s previous works are The World Knows and The Empress’s Decree. Fortune of the Emperor is coming soon, so stay tuned!