A Compendium of Jiankang's Streets and Lanes

The Xie family of Chen Commandery is famed for generations of loyal and brave souls. The family rose to prominence with Xie An, and later came Lady Lingjiang, who took up a blade to slay bandits. The Xies were loyal, valiant, and gifted in letters, their poem comparing snow to salt earning them lasting fame. But their descendants fell on hard times, just as Hou Jing proved an unworthy minister, abusing his power and ruling with tyranny. Xie Huai fought to the death, entrusting his sister, E Yan, with carrying on the Xie bloodline as she wandered the world. Yet the Xie family's most treasured possession remained safe. Though the family had fallen into decline, a glimmer of hope still remained. What does fate have in store? Hear what happens next...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.