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A crown prince destined to rule an empire. A young woman who refuses to bow to anyone. And a devotion powerful enough to make her the most cherished jewel in the imperial court. In Great Qi, where family secrets, exchanged identities, and aristocratic rivalries shape the fates of noble households, Jun Dai has never been one to quietly accept her circumstances. But when the truth surrounding her birth comes to light, the life she once knew begins to unravel, drawing her into a world far greater than the Wei household. Enter Xiao Mingxuan, the Emperor’s eldest son, Crown Prince of Great Qi, and the future ruler of an empire. Cunning, calculating, and notoriously difficult to read, he is a man accustomed to getting what he wants. Yet, when it comes to Jun Dai, his composure gives way to an unmistakable and rather shameless devotion. He indulges her temper, encourages her mischief, and makes little effort to conceal that she is his greatest weakness. But being cherished by the future Emperor comes with its own complications. Behind the splendour of the imperial palace lie delicate alliances, watchful eyes, and expectations that neither affection nor rank can entirely escape. Meanwhile, A Chou’s unexpected marriage to Lu Zhuo sets another story into motion, as two people brought together by deception must navigate an unfamiliar household, overcome their differences, and discover what their marriage might become. Their circumstances remain intertwined with the Wei family’s secrets, bringing their own share of unexpected turns to Great Qi. With the Empress firmly seated upon her throne, the Crown Prince’s succession secure, and the imperial court watching his every move, Jun Dai finds herself at the centre of a future she never could have anticipated. After all, an empire may belong to its Emperor, but the Crown Prince’s heart belongs to her.