The False Emperor

Achen was a nobody, but because he had a face similar to the emperor's, he was secretly selected into the palace and became a disposable substitute. A bout of illness, an imperial decree, and he was pushed onto the dragon throne. From then on, he had no name, no way back, and even a single wrong word could cost him his life. The imperial clan pressed him about old debts, the border army demanded provisions and pay, and all the court officials had their own schemes. Achen just wanted to survive and go home, but in one decision after another, he gradually grasped the power of the empire. Thirty years later, he quelled internal rebellions, promoted new policies, and created a golden age. Just as he was preparing to pass on the throne, the real emperor returned. One possessed royal blood, the other had sat on the throne for thirty years. Whom should the world recognize as sovereign? — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: The False Emperor — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠