
Tales of the Distant Tang Dynasty
Authorwintercat
On GoingAfter Empress Eleanor's death, dark currents surge beneath the glittering surface of Chang'an. Stripped of her greatest protector, Princess Grace vows to follow in her mother's footsteps. With unmatched charm and cunning as her weapons, she sets out to claim the crown in a world ruled by men. She transforms her mansion into the most exclusive political salon in the capital, drawing ministers, poets, and generals into her orbit. Among them is the brilliant courtier Lord Marcus, who becomes both her lover and her political proxy. She also forges a dangerous alliance with her ambitious nephew Prince Edward, and together they move to destroy Empress Victoria's faction. The coup succeeds. Princess Grace rises to unrivaled power, the de facto "Empress without a crown." But when Edward is named crown prince, allies turn to enemies. Their battle for dominance ignites a silent war across the imperial court. The once-charming princess grows increasingly paranoid and ruthless, her soul corroded by the very power she sought. She uses desire as a weapon of control—only to realize that love, once corrupted, can devour everything.





