(Transmigration, bad ending, missed chances, lingering regrets, no System, no golden finger, a heroine who grows over time, no absolute villains, the greater good of the nation comes first)
When Zheng Lingze arrived in an unfamiliar world, she was utterly terrified at first. She knew how this world would unfold and that its splendid dynasty would eventually fall. She could have gone along with history, but instead she chose to defy fate. From then on, Dayong gained technologies far ahead of their time: iron smelting, waterwheels, and refined salt. She entered the imperial court as an official and took a prince as her disciple, stirring up a wave in a feudal age with her meager strength. Sadly, fate had other plans, and she feared her second life would prove as fleeting as a dream in Nanke.
Chen Jingchen met a strange young woman while putting down a rebellion. Her mind was full of incredible ideas. How interesting. She seemed to be hiding secrets, but that was fine. He was sure Zheng Lingze could never cause any real trouble. He never expected to be the first to surrender completely. What a pity: she loved him, but he did not love her.
Chen Wen and Chen Yu thought their father and their teacher were the most stubborn people in the world. Neither would ever give in first, so in the end, their teacher died and their father went mad.
Everyone knew that their emperor and commandery princess were ill-fated, but everyone also knew that their tragedy was the greatest fortune for all under heaven. Your Majesty, Princess, may you find happiness together in your next lives.