[Growth, revenge, household intrigue, family and country, evenly matched, a powerful alliance]
The Du family was framed and brought to ruin, and Du Chutang was forced into exile at the border, where she was made a servant to the soldiers stationed there. She thought this would be her lot for the rest of her life, and had given up hope, never imagining she would get a chance to escape. From then on, she would make a living, seek the truth, aid the poor and weak, and help the world!
Xu Keli, her childhood friend, concealed his identity and steadily made his way toward the heart of power, helping Du Chutang get closer to the truth and uncover it. But how much of his help was sincere, and how much came from affection?
The young master of the Xie family was gentle as jade, a modest gentleman of upright character who would give his life to protect his country. But the man in Du Chutang's heart, was he truly Xie Yuhan, or merely a substitute for someone else?
Qin Nanxing, the young Prince of Yan, was a dashing, free-spirited youth who roamed the land. In truth, he observed the lives of the people and harbored lofty ambitions, ultimately rising to great heights and realizing his grand vision.
At last, Qin Nanxing dared to ask, “A Chu, I offer you the whole realm as my bride price. Will you join me and give this a try?”
Not bad, the story has twists and turns but not bloody