They Tried to Kill the Emperor

They Tried to Kill the Emperor

After time-traveling into the body of Shattock, Emperor Ling of Great Xia, the male protagonist discovers he is destined to be a puppet ruler who will ultimately be executed by dismemberment. Refusing to follow the same tragic path, he uses a supernatural System ability to systematically dismantle the Empress Dowager's grip on power. Through decisive action, he steadily reclaims imperial authority, wins the Empress's loyalty, and overcomes every threat against him.