During the Song Dynasty, the Middle Kingdom faces great turmoil as the Mongolian invades from the North and the Laotian invades from the South. In additional to the already unstable Empire, the Song Emperor grows weak and indecisive as to who would succeed his place and take the crown. His five sons, ranging from early twenties to mid twenties, have already begun forming their own allies to usurp their siblings in their struggle for the Royal Crown.

In the midst of the turmoil, each prince must also face the consequences of the actions they take and the choices they make.  The struggle for power will make them realize that they must sacrifice everything and everyone to achieve their main goal.  It takes more than scheming and treachery to get the Royal Crown. The princes need to be ruthless and brutal, even to their most beloved one.

Truths will spill and dark secrets will leak as both the internal and external battle become stronger and harder to resist.

Characters:

Sammul Chan – 1^st Prince / Prince Jian Feng

Prince Jian Feng is the sneakiest of his brothers and is not afraid to toy with the emotions of those around him to help him achieve his goal. He is known for forming close relationships with many of the royal subjects’ daughters and using them as a pawn. However, fate plays him one day as he falls in love with a girl who exacts the same revenge on him as he has done with countless others.

Nicholas Tse – 2^nd Prince / Prince Ting Fung

Prince Ting Fung is the son of the Empress, thus many have high hopes of him becoming the next successor. With the help of the Empress, he is able to persuade many supporters to help him become the next Emperor. However, his arrogant manner and ego has also made him many enemies.

Ady An – 3^rd Prince / Prince Yi Xuan / Princess Yi Xuan

Prince Yi Xuan is actually a princess in disguise. Her mother, a concubine, wanted to stay in favor with the Emperor so she disguised her as a boy from the day of birth. No one in the Palace knows her true identity other than her decease mother and the nanny who raised her from birth. The young princess learns at an early age that she must compete and excel in order to receive any recognition from the Emperor.  She is extremely quick witted in politics and does not allow anyone to bully her around. Because of her fierce nature, the Emperor has taken great notice and arranges a royal marriage.

Hu Ge – 4^th Prince / Prince Hu Ge

Prince Hu Ge birth mother is similar to Prince Yi Xuan. His mother is a singer from outside the Palace, thus many look down on him. Due to his low identity and the constant ridicule of many around him, he becomes cold and bitter. His greatest strength lies in military tactics and due to his ability to fend off the Mongolians for two years, the Emperor grants him the title of commander of the Middle Kingdom Northern Army.

Yuan Hong – 5^th Prince / Prince Yuan Hong

Prince Yuan Hong is the youngest and the most spoil of the princes. His deceased mother was the Emperor’s favorite concubine. Thus the Emperor dotes on him the most. However, he soon learns that the death of his mother is no accident. In order to find out who the murderer is, he joins the struggle against his brothers for the Royal Crown.

Others:

Kou Zhen Hai – General Kou Zhen Hai, commander of the Middle Kingdom Western Army.

Lawrence Yan – General Zhen Zhi Qiang, commander of the Middle Kingdom Eastern Army.

Nicky Wu – General Wu Qi Long, commander of the Middle Kingdom Southern Army.

Ruby Lin – Princess Xin Ru of Lao.

Lu Chen - Princess Lu Chen of Lao.

Ariel Lin - Lin Yi Chen, daughter of a swordsman.

Li Jie - Li Jie, sworn brother of Lin Yi Chen.

Liu Yi Fei - Princess Yi Fei of Mongolia.

Lu Xing - Kou Lu Xing, son of General Kou.

Louis Koo -  Koo Tin Lok, a wanderer and thief.