A cool, clever Western Regions dancer × a rugged general devoted to defending his country
Sweet version:
Huo Qing says he first met Hua Ling at a palace banquet. Dressed in flowing robes, Hua Ling danced in the great hall, her graceful figure like a celestial maiden descended to earth. Every glance and smile tugged at the hearts of those watching. But at the time, Huo Qing thought, What a little enchantress. Whoever marries her will probably lose his soul. How can a real man get caught up in love? Later, he ate his words: Darling, how about giving me a few more babies...
What Huo Qing didn't know was that they had met even earlier, and their love had been fated from the start.
Bittersweet version:
He is an adopted son, a substitute; she is a pawn, a gentle blade.
The world reviles him, and the world has no love for her.
He cannot have the one he loves, and neither can she.
He defends his country; she prays with devout sincerity before the Buddha.
He loves her, and she loves him too.
All I can do now is pray before the Buddha with a sincere heart, asking that you return victorious, safe from misfortune and harm., Hua Ling
I am a general of Great Liang. I will defend Great Liang with my life. If Great Liang falls, I will not survive it., Huo Qing
This story weaves sweetness with heartbreak and features several couples. The male lead loses his memory, and there's a groveling-for-forgiveness arc.
A historical romance with no fantasy elements. There are no truly evil villains; each has their reasons.
The heroine has no golden finger and relies entirely on her own intelligence and ingenuity.
The male lead is no pushover. Early on, others plot against him; later, he plots against them.
Theme: When the darkness clears, the stars will shine bright once more.
This story is entirely fictional. Please don't nitpick historical accuracy.
