The Advisor in His Palm

The sickly beauty Shang Luo goes to Chang'an with a head full of schemes. Whether it's the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, the chief counselor, or the Prince Regent, they're all just pieces on a chessboard.

But somehow, the tides of Chang'an's power struggle keep moving in an uncontrollable direction, with an unseen hand pulling the strings.

The new emperor is no good, and the Prince Regent is a lovesick fool?

Then what secret is the chief counselor hiding?

"My lord, this deal isn't worth it."

"I'll claim the realm, and make you my empress."