The Villain Prince's Empire

Adrian Garrison, the Ninth Prince, faces his wife Helena Jennings' divorce demand. He signs the papers. With foreknowledge, he regains Father Emperor's trust, controls Imperial Army. He saves Serena Jennings, foils Grand Marshal's poisoning plot, Crown Prince's birth scandal, Imperial Clan's grain deficit. He crushes Duke of Jin's rebellion, eliminates opposing forces, is installed as Crown Prince, restores dynasty.