The Emperor’s Midnight Scribe

Within the labyrinthine jade halls of the Celestial Dynasty, words possess the power to topple dynasties. Shen Qing is the imperial court’s most gifted young archivist, sworn to record the sovereign’s truth without favor or fear. When Crown Prince Yan Long summons him for clandestine nocturnal decrees, Shen Qing finds himself entangled in palace secrets and a forbidden devotion.