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A gilded crown brings a golden cage. The coronation of Empress Xiao Zhan signaled not the end of a struggle, but the beginning of an unprecedented war-against tradition, ambition, and the sudden emergence of the supernatural.
After ascending the throne of the Great Liang Dynasty, the burdens on Empress Xiao Zhan-consort to the formidable Emperor Wang Yibo-become crushing. Juggling the demands of the cutthroat Imperial Court with the endless, subtle politics of the Ministerial Families residing within the Inner Palace leaves Xiao Zhan utterly exhausted, yearning for the simple life he left behind.
But just as the couple settles into their rigid new reality, their world is ripped open by forces they never imagined. Ancient seals break, and new supernatural beings-creatures of myth, magic, and immense danger-begin to interrupt the daily rhythm of their empire, blurring the line between politics and the arcane.
Amidst court intrigue, treacherous family feuds, and threats from beyond the human realm, the only constant remains the deep, unwavering bond and mutual kindness between Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo.
Can the Empress and the Emperor navigate a chaotic world, protect their people from unseen evils, and maintain the sanity of their love against overwhelming odds? Read to find out what new, terrifying challenges the couple will face this time.