The Empress's Secret
Cecilia Vane, a former noblewoman now in a brothel, claims to be carrying the Emperor's heir, a revelation that threatens the powerful Empress Dowager's plans. The brothel owner, furious at the scandal, orders Cecilia's execution, but she fights desperately to protect her unborn child, invoking the Emperor's wrath as her only hope.Will the Emperor intervene to save Cecilia and their child before it's too late?
