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Countdown to the Ninth Prince's Throne

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The deep imperial palace is rife with schemes and power struggles. The Seventh Prince secretly intercepts an edict naming the Ninth Prince as heir, but it is swapped by the chief eunuch. To boost her family's power, the Empress Dowager teams up with the Second Prince to set traps, delaying the Ninth Prince's ascension. Pretending to be weak for years, the Ninth Prince secretly trains warriors and connects with key officials. Amid plots and suspicions, he remains reticent, making his final move at the emperor's deathbed— the timing of his ascension was all in his plan, ending the imperial power game quietly.

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