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Two Imperial Edicts Summoned Me Back — I Seized the Throne as China’s First Empress Regnant

share time: 2026-03-21 06:02:16

Shen Wei, the renowned General of Zhenbei, earned unmatched military glory but fell under the emperor’s suspicion. She received two urgent imperial edicts summoning her back to the capital, fully expecting to be executed for her growing power. Unknown to the court, she had secretly rallied loyal followers and seized control of the imperial secret police over months. Upon her arrival, she swiftly seized the palace, deposed the child puppet emperor, and ascended the throne to become China’s first orthodox empress regnant. The court erupted in chaos as factions scrambled to align with the new ruler, setting the stage for a total rewrite of the dynasty’s fate.

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