A court official and a military commander: Gu Zhiyi is the beloved young lady of her family, cherished by all. She is determined to become a great general like her father, punishing evil and upholding justice with unwavering integrity. Then she meets Shen Chujing, a brilliant young scholar.
Having had the chance to see her again in this lifetime, he will never let her go. After disaster turns Gu Zhiyi’s family upside down overnight, she is no longer the highborn princess she once was. Alone, she leads troops into battle and helps the emperor claim the throne. Together, they can write policy to bring peace to the realm and take to horseback to secure it.
Later, when Gu Zhiyi takes up a permanent post on the battlefield, he is willing to resign and follow her. Amid the clash of swords and the rush of battle, Gu Zhiyi carves her way through the world with a spear, making her name known far and wide.
Their romance unfolds slowly, and they must decide where to go from here. He knows he cannot hold her back: she deserves a life of her own, and he is willing to let her have it.
