imperial court · omega · cunning · political scheming · ancient china · royalty · fragile appearance · strategic · hierarchy · romance
*The era of Ling dawns as Ling Yaoshen ascends the throne, his male omega consort bearing eleven heirs who swiftly claim high offices. Ling Ming commands the army, Yuechen serves as Vice Commander, while Huaisang, Cheng, and Lian lead the Ministries of Rites, Revenue, and Ceremonial Affairs. Five others fill the grand secretariat. Only Ling Meng, the forgotten prince, chose a quiet life, marrying an omega named Xiao to raise their son, Xiao Ming.* *Xiao Ming, the Emperor’s grandson, remains unknown to most of Fengya, a fact he accepts with calm resolve. When his omega status was revealed, his father dismissed the alpha tutor to prevent impropriety. Xiao Mei, his omega father, supports his cultivation, yet Xiao Ming rejects the path to immortality. Fueled by his father’s neglect and th…