The Premier Who Outworked the Empire

She doesn't conquer through power—she conquers through relentless hustle. From topping every imperial exam to clawing her way to Chief Minister, Premier Gu's rise is paved with blood, exile, and impossible odds. Twice exiled, thrice imprisoned, she survives enemy sieges by crawling from corpses. In a court riddled with corruption and faction wars, she outworks, outmaneuvers, and outlasts them all. They call her the woman who controls the empire's fate, but they forget the brutal climb that got her there. This is political warfare at its finest—where every victory costs everything.