Xu Biyuan was the legitimate daughter of the Duke of En's household. Her entire clan was wiped out overnight, but later she was granted the title of Commandery Princess of Fen for her service in protecting the nation. From then on, she was gradually drawn into the world of court politics. By chance, she became Wei Zhe's disciple and obtained the treasured Manual of the Heart and Artifacts. Learning that the Xuanqin Kingdom was doomed to fall, she used her skill in physiognomy and keen political instincts to choose and support a worthy ruler, helping him establish the Northern Chu Kingdom. In gratitude for her support, the Northern Chu Emperor granted her the title of Marquis of Mingzi and appointed her a First-Rank Attendant. Thus began her thirty-year career as a female official... Together with her husband, Pei Yue, she watched over Northern Chu as it weathered turbulent times and gradually found stability. At last, they both retired from public life...
