The story takes place in an unknown era. Chu Jintian, son of Jing's richest man, and the Emperor of Jing vie for the same woman. Chu Jintian's father, Chu Xiong, is a merchant whose wealth rivals a nation. His family's main businesses are money houses, steel, and grain, and they nearly monopolize the entire market in Jing. The Emperor of Jing is a rare talent. In just five years on the throne, he reclaimed thirteen cities of various sizes lost by his predecessor, then went on to unite countless small states. Jing's economy, military strength, and overall national power expanded to an unprecedented degree. This epic novel, Claiming Heaven, tells the story of how the male protagonist, Chu Jintian, struggles to steal his wife away from Emperor Jing...
