The Kingmaker Princess

Felicity Sterling, tortured by East Palace, reborn. She abandons relatives, chooses Julian Sterling, the wastrel Prince of Qin, as father. They fight East Palace and Empress. Felicity helps Julian shed disguise, reveal talents. Julian protects daughter, vies for Crown Prince. They win people, investigate corruption, control military. Avenge blood feud, Julian becomes emperor, rewriting destinies.