Ashes to Crown

Beyond the post station, a handful of soldiers saved a little girl. That single act reshaped the destiny of an entire dynasty. From this moment, the epic tale of Empress Chu begins. ——— In that past life, she lived in confusion and died in vain. In this life, she will not retreat without a fight. She will learn to see clearly and to believe in herself—Even if she must tread over decay and thorns, she will carve her own path through the mud and mire. Leaving the capital, escaping that ill-fated bond—This is only Chu Zhao’s first step toward changing her destiny. And when danger closes in, the one who steps in to save her… Is the very person she wished most to avoid in this lifetime. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Ashes to Crown — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠