Ashes to Crown (2026)

Chu Zhao, daughter of a general, refuses to be a mere stepping stone in Xiao Xun’s rise to power. Taking control of her fate, she escapes with Xie Yanlai’s help, escorting the emperor’s grandson to the palace. In a tense court showdown, she secures the young prince’s claim to the throne, blocking Xiao Xun’s ambitions. Yet a new emperor brings fresh turmoil. The kingdom faces internal conflict and external invasion. Together with Xie Yanlai, Chu Zhao navigates court intrigue, leads armies into battle, and forges her own path—sparing the people of Chu from war’s devastation.