by C. Masquerade
In the heart of the Yang Empire, power isn't held by the loudest voice, but by the one who knows when to remain silent. Yang Jian was born to rule, but he was forged in disgrace. As the eldest son of a fallen imperial family, he has spent years sowing seeds of dissent and gathering the secrets of his enemies while waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But the Empire is a powder keg, and the fuse has just been lit. When an evil conspiracy threatens to tear the empire apart, Jian is forced to choose. keep playing the long game from the shadows or become the very monster the Empire fears to save his legacy. The board is set, the match is struck, and the Steward is ready to watch the world burn
