Chronicles of the Twin Emperors' Palace Coup

Set against the Northern Song dynasty, this is a historical romance of court intrigue. Its central narrative revolves around twin brothers vying for the rightful claim to the throne, while its main storyline follows the legendary journey of Dali's legitimate princess, who disguises herself as a man to serve as an envoy to the Song. It weaves together palace power struggles, righteous rebels of the martial world, duty to family and country, and tangled love and hate. Centered on the opposition between "legitimacy and usurpation," "light and darkness," and "tenderness and brutality," it unfolds a legendary tale of revenge, redemption, understanding, and protection amid the chaos of the Central Plains dynasties. The novel portrays a vivid cast of fully realized characters with delicate prose and escalates its conflicts through a carefully unfolding plot. It features both treacherous political maneuvering at court and a moving romance in which two people find their way to each other, all set against a grand vision that cares for the people.