

Road to Empress
2025-09-09 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 10.0
A newcomer in the imperial harem must navigate deadly power struggles and human desires, using her wits to survive, seek revenge, and decide who is truly worth her heart. Here, you will face the toughest tests of human nature - how many episodes can you survive?
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- 橙光游戏
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Darren ChenLi Zhi, Prince Jin
Huang YiWu Yuanzhao
Yao ChiLi Tai, Prince Wei
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